DCMO BOCES does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, religion, religious practice, national origin,
ethnic group, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, marital status, military status, veteran
status, disability, weight, predisposing genetic characteristic, domestic violence victim status, or any other basis
prohibited by New York State and/or federal non-discrimination laws.

01/25/2022

VACANCY NOTICE

TITLE: Public Information Specialist

LOCATION: BOCES Wide

REPORTS: Print Shop Supervisor

TERMS: Full time, 12 months

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in PR or closely related field or combined experience to meet Civil
Service requirements

RESPONSIBILITIES/DU
TIES:

Serves as an information liaison between the agency and the community at large
including keeping the community informed about activities through news releases and
providing prompt responses to requests for public information about agency programs;
Supervises, coordinates and participates in the production and distribution of various
types of multi media material; Develops and collaborates on web content, exhibit
designs, booklets, pamphlets, flyers and articles for public distribution; Maintains an up-
to-date file of all newspaper clippings resulting from information output as a way of
monitoring the local media; Supervises and coordinates photography to be used for
publication and maintains a file for future use; Sets annual objectives for public
information program; Does staff training in communications including writing for the
general public, public speaking, and projection of positive image about their place of
employment; Coordinates group tours of the facilities by outside visitors; Assesses public
reaction to agency activities by providing verbal or written response, working closely with
agency staff; Stays abreast of professional practices in the field of communications by
attending regional conferences and through membership in professional organizations.

SALARY/BENEFITS: 53,000 – 80,500 depending on experience.

STARTING DATE: As soon as possible.

TO APPLY: Send cover letter, resume, Delaware County civil service application and DCMO BOCES
application.
Applications reviewed as received.

DCMO BOCES Application found at:
http://www.dcmoboces.com/application

Delaware County civil service application found at:
http://www.co.delaware.ny.us/departments/pers/docs/employee_docs/DC%20Application
%2020191121%20savable.pdf

Apply online:
www.OLASjobs.org
-or-
https://dcmo.mightyrecruiter.com

By mail:
Human Resources Department
Delaware-Chenango-Madison-Otsego BOCES
6678 County Road 32
Norwich, NY 13815-3554