INFORMATION OFFICER II

State of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California Information Officer II position seeks to advance public information and education through strategic communications. Telework is eligible and this remote-centered role may require in-person attendance at times, with travel to the San Francisco or Sacramento offices as needed.

Administrative direction comes from the Supervisor II in the Office of Communications. This role advises executive staff on PR implications for department activities and supports public outreach

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Reason logically and creatively to resolve problems.
• Experience managing projects and meeting deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Conduct public relations strategies and communications to increase public information and education through various media forums.
• Consult with and advise executive staff on the public relations implications related to the department’s activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Cooperative relationships

Project management

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

Initiative independence

Job description

Information Officer II
INFORMATION OFFICER II

$7,498.00 - $9,317.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/19/2026

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 San Francisco 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.

Minimum Requirements

• INFORMATION OFFICER II

INFORMATION OFFICER II $7,498.00 - $9,317.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

Day

Work Week:

Monday-Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Directorate Division, Office of Communications,Media and Strategic Section and may be filled in either Sacramento (JC-534279) or San Francisco(JC-534281).Please indicate your county of interest in the "Explanations" section of your State application.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov .

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit HumanResources Manual - CalHR

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control Code (JC-534281) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
• Please be certain that your application package is thorough and completely filled out describing in detail your background experience and/or education and duties. All applications will be pre-screened and only the most qualified and competitive applicants will be included in the interview and hiring process.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. An official transcript will be required upon appointment.

Desirable Qualifications

• 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

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

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
[phone]
[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Job Related Information

Additional Application Filing Information : Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

This position may be filled in either Sacramento (JC-534279) or San Francisco (JC-534281).If you have previously applied to JC-534279 or JC-534281, please do not re-apply as your application is already in consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.