Public Affairs Specialist I (Info Officer)

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

CAL FIRE is seeking an Information Officer I (Specialist) to plan and craft information materials for broad dissemination. You will serve as a spokesperson, engage with news media, and coordinate speakers for events.

The role emphasizes clear communication and public information strategies across multiple channels. The position requires strong writing/editing skills, media relations experience, and the ability to advise agency officials while maintaining public trust.

Qualifications

• Experience in planning and producing information material for dissemination through major channels.
• Ability to analyze situations, communicate clearly, and advise agency officials.

Responsibilities

• Plans, writes, edits, and prepares information material for dissemination through major channels.
• Disseminates information material through appropriate channels and responds to difficult correspondence.
• Acts as spokesperson for the agency before public groups, media, and inquiries.

Skills

Writing

Editing

Public speaking

Media relations

Spokesperson

Education

Public administration training

Job description

CAL FIRE is seeking an Information Officer I (Specialist) to plan and craft information materials for broad dissemination. You will serve as a spokesperson, engage with news media, and coordinate speakers for events.

The role emphasizes clear communication and public information strategies across multiple channels. The position requires strong writing/editing skills, media relations experience, and the ability to advise agency officials while maintaining public trust.