Associate Public Information Officer - Albany

Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree and three years of relevant experience. Four years of specialized experience or associate's degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor's degree; J.D. or master's degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Preferred Qualifications: The preferred candidate will have a bachelor's degree in communications, Media/Public Relations, Journalism, Marketing or related field; and 5 years professional experience in public and/or private sector public relations, communications or speechwriting.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Communications Director and Deputy Communications Director, the Assistant Public Information Officer will be primarily responsible for writing and managing press inquiries for the Department's Public Affairs Group. Writing assignments may include press releases, press statements or inquiry responses, talking points, briefings and social media content. Other duties may include: researching and writing Department or Commissioner statements, executive proclamations, newsletter articles, legislative hearing statements, responses to correspondence, and any other writing assignments; performing research utilizing internal and external resources including conducting interviews; researching appropriateness of requests and recommending participation/presentation at particular functions; performing the necessary follow-up after presentations are complete; and working closely with Public Affairs Group staff to help ensure assignments/projects are accurate, complete and timely.

Additional Comments For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

This position may require travel throughout New York State including overnights to areas not served by public transportation.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health's Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees' Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more..

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resource Management Group - MV/APIO/00121

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MV/APIO/00121 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group,MV/APIO/00121, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.