Posting number: PIO12-224340-8426KK
Department: Louisiana Works
Division: Office of the Secretary
Job classification: PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 1
Posting type: Open
Categories: Public Relations, Miscellaneous, Customer Service, Communications
Office of the Secretary
Division: Public Relations Media
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
The Public Information Officer 1/2 supports Louisiana Works' communications efforts by developing and distributing clear, accurate, and timely information for external audiences. This position may draft press releases and other public-facing materials, create graphic, photographic, and video content for print, digital, and social media platforms, capture photos and videos at agency events, assist with media relations and public outreach activities, and help execute communications initiatives that support the agency's priorities. The Public Information Officer works within the Public Affairs team to ensure messaging and visual materials are consistent, accurate, and aligned across communication channels.
The Office of the Secretary (OOS) is responsible for setting the overall vision, mission and long-term goals of the department. OS provides leadership and management of all departmental programs, communicates departmental direction, ensures the quality of services provided, and fosters better relations with all stakeholders, thereby increasing awareness and use of departmental services.
AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:
The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here
Position Specific Details:
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Appointment Type: Probational / Job Appointment / Promotional / Detail to Special Duty
How to Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
All applicants selected for employment must submit to drug screening and a background check.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Kedrick Kennedy
kedrick.kennedy@la.gov
Louisiana Works is an equal employment opportunity employer and SAME agency, which serves as a model employer for the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities • TDD# 800-259-5154.
Our mission is to foster accountability and transparency in Louisiana government by providing the Legislature and others with audit services, fiscal advice, and other useful information.
The Legislative Auditor is one of the largest public accounting practices in the State of Louisiana and certainly one of the largest employers of certified public accountants. However, in addition to accountants, the Legislative Auditor also employs public administrators, attorneys, actuaries, computer analysts, Information Technology auditors, and many other individuals who offer the public a broad spectrum of skills.
