Public Information & Outreach Specialist

Jobless; Largo (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW) seeks a Public Information Officer (Production Control Clerk) to support Vision Zero communications through graphic design and content management. You will create brochures, newsletters, and posters, and coordinate with divisions to ensure information accurately reflects the department's services.

You will manage social media content, assist with outreach events both virtually and in person, and provide administrative support to senior

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• A1. Assists the Vision Zero Coordinator and Public Information Officer (PIO) with the design and production of publications such as brochures, newsletters, flyers, and posters for the public that accurately reflect the Department's services and programs.
• A1a. Upon approval, meets with the PIO and other Divisions to obtain concise and accurate information on the content of publications and suggestions for design layout.
• A1b. Drafts and edits publications and assists with the typesetting of forms.
• A1c. Works closely with the Vision Zero Coordinator in researching illustrations and photographs that heighten visual impact and clarifies written information
• B1. Participates in outreach events and concisely presents information that is accurate and consistent with Vision Zero and the Department's mission, goals, and objectives.
• B1.a. Assists with outreach and promotion efforts virtually and in-person.
• B1.b. Develops and coordinates the development of print and visual informational/promotional materials consistent with the chosen theme/objective and contain accurate information.
• C1. Assists with managing and updating the information on the department's social media network to ensure that it accurately reflects the services and programs of the Department.
• C1.a. Serves as Content Contributor for all social network media sites to include the Intranet, Internet, Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
• C1.b. Reviews and updates information on the Intranet, internet, and social networking sites on a weekly basis to ensure that information is accurate and updated.
• D1. Provides administrative support and assistance to the Vision Zero Coordinator, PIO Manager, Section Managers, and other personnel from the Director's Office as needed.
• D1.a. Accurately prepares correspondence and memorandums in correct format.
• D1.b. Proofreads and edits all letters, memorandum, narrative reports, and publications to ensure correct format, punctuation, spelling and grammar.
• E1. Performs other related duties as assigned. Participates as a critical/essential employee in the Department Snow and Ice Control Program and other emergency or special activities as assigned.
• E1a. Willingly and cooperatively perform duties and tasks which may not be specifically listed in the job description, but which are within the occupational category and responsibility level typically associated with the employee’s class of work.
• E1b. Responds promptly to call-out for Snow and Ice Control programs or other emergency operations
• E2. Possess a valid driver's license.

Job description

The Department of Public Works and Transportation (DPW) seeks a Public Information Officer (Production Control Clerk) to support Vision Zero communications through graphic design and content management. You will create brochures, newsletters, and posters, and coordinate with divisions to ensure information accurately reflects the department's services.

You will manage social media content, assist with outreach events both virtually and in person, and provide administrative support to senior