Strategic Public Information & Communications Officer

Automatic Data Processing, Inc.; Pecos (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeves County Emergency Services District Nos. 1 & 2 in Pecos, TX seeks a Public Information Officer to plan, coordinate, and execute public information, media relations, and emergency messaging.

The PIO serves as the District’s primary communications professional and spokesperson when designated. The role requires advanced writing and media relations skills, strong crisis communications expertise, and the ability to manage digital platforms and community engagement across District operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a communications-related field.
• Minimum five years of progressive experience in public information or media relations.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement communications, media relations, branding, digital communications, and community engagement strategies for RCESD1 and RCESD2.
• Serve as the Districts’ Public Information Officer and official spokesperson when designated by the Joint Emergency Services Chief.
• Advise executive leadership on public messaging, crisis communications, and community engagement.
• Prepare, review, and distribute press releases, speeches, newsletters, and other public information content.
• Coordinate media inquiries, interviews, briefings, and on-scene media access as appropriate.
• Manage the Districts’ website and social media platforms with an editorial calendar.
• Coordinate emergency public information during incidents, severe weather, and other emergencies.
• Support the Incident Command System and Joint Information System when activated.
• Maintain confidentiality and discretion with sensitive information.

Skills

Public information writing

Media relations

Crisis communications

Social media strategy

Website content management

Editorial calendar

Public speaking

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications / Public Relations / Journalism / Marketing / Public Administration / Emergency Management / Political Science / Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft 365

Video editing

Graphic design basics

Job description

Reeves County Emergency Services District Nos. 1 & 2 in Pecos, TX seeks a Public Information Officer to plan, coordinate, and execute public information, media relations, and emergency messaging.

The PIO serves as the District’s primary communications professional and spokesperson when designated. The role requires advanced writing and media relations skills, strong crisis communications expertise, and the ability to manage digital platforms and community engagement across District operations.