Information Officer II

State of California; California; Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California, Office of the Attorney General, seeks an Information Officer II to lead public relations strategies and public information campaigns. This role advances education and information to the public across multiple media channels.

Under administrative direction, you will advise executive staff on PR implications, coordinate communications, and help shape the department's public-facing activities to ensure accurate, timely information delivery.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to reason logically and creatively to resolve problems.
• Experience managing projects and meeting deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and consult, advise, and collaborate to achieve results.
• Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and independence of action.

Responsibilities

• Conduct public relations strategies and communications to increase public information and education.
• Consult with and advise executive staff on PR implications related to department activities.
• Coordinate and oversee communications across various media forums.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cooperative relationships

Logical reasoning

Creative problem solving

Project management

Deadline management

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Consultation and collaboration

Initiative and independence

Job description

Under administrative direction of the Supervisor II in the Office of Communications, the Information Officer (IO) II has responsibility to conduct public relations strategies and communications to increase public information and education associated with the Attorney General’s Office, through various media forums. The IO II will consult with and advise executive staff of the public relations implications related to the department’s activities.

Working Conditions

This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote-centered position. The position may however require in-person attendance when requested. The selected candidate would report to Department of Justice office in Sacramento when required to attend mandated in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office for required events are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION OFFICER II

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills, as well as excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Ability to reason logically and creatively to resolve problems
• Experience managing projects and meeting deadlines
• Possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work well under pressure and consult, advise, and collaborate to achieve results
• Demonstrate the highest degree of initiative, flexibility, and independence of action