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Job Description
Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF MARCH 24TH.
We are seeking a temporary Public Information Officer (PIO) with expertise in public relations, media relations, and community engagement.
This position will work full-time in the office (40 hours per week with occasional nights and weekends) for approximately 6-months and will be offered medical coverage. Please upload and attach a cover letter and current resume to your application.
Do you enjoy educating the public about programs and projects in easy-to-understand language? Are you comfortable engaging face-to-face with the community? Have you worked with local media to answer tough questions under deadline or during an emergency? If so, the communications and outreach team would like to learn more about how you could demonstrate those skills in the temporary PIO position.
The PIO reports to the County’s Assistant County Executive Officer and will help manage the public information and community relations program. A successful PIO requires a high degree of proficiency, initiative, independent judgment, and decision-making skills.
Our goal is transparent and ongoing communication with the community through media relations, social media, websites, and newsletters. We strive to develop sound and innovative public policy and deliver excellent services. As a part of the County Executive Office, you would be a crucial part of a leadership team working closely with County executives, elected officials, and community stakeholders.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
For more information, review the full job description.
Education and Experience Required
Minimum Requirements for Education and Experience:
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in in Business or Public Administration, Journalism, Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Political Science or related field;
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Four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in public communications, public relations, marketing or program management.
Closing Date/Time: 3/17/2025 8:00 AM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Nevada
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Nestled into the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Nevada County is known as the heart of the “Gold Country.” Nevada County is known to provide its residents with a great quality of life.
The economy is well supported by a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, retail, technology, agriculture, construction and health services.
Nevada County has an above-average high school graduation rate, accessibility to traditional, charter and private schools, and higher-level education at two local Sierra College campuses.
Infrastructure projects such as the broadband initiative and library technology center offer opportunities for viable expansion while maintaining a small-town feel. The Gold Country is often a recommended tourist destination and stands out for its rich history, museums, and quaint Victorian architecture coupled with an assortment of outdoor, arts, and cultural activities offered yearround.
Residents and visitors enjoy Nevada County’s historic foothill towns nestled amidst pristine rivers, picturesque forests and the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nevada County offers a rural, small-town lifestyle, while still being located within a convenient distance from urban centers in Sacramento, the Bay Area and Reno.
Weather:
The weather of Nevada County is another valued feature of the area. Residents enjoy a long, warm sunny season while experiencing color changes in the fall with cool, occasionally snowy winters. Summer temperatures are typically mild, with average highs near 85 degrees in July. Rain in January typically averages ten inches per year and the highest elevations receive an annual average of 206 inches of snow.
Recreation:
Scenic trails, alpine lakes, the Yuba River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains all support numerous recreation activities, including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting and backpacking. With a calendar packed with street fairs, festivals, art exhibits, local theater and children’s activities, visitors and locals can experience small-town life without having to forgo indulgence in pleasures more typical of an urban setting.
Arts and Culture:
Nevada County is a creative hotspot in the Sierra Nevada, offering an array of experiences, including concerts, film festivals, street fairs, dance performances, poetry readings, studio tours and galleries. The county also has numerous venues for performing arts, many of which are historic settings. The arts have a large economic impact, which has become a vital component to life in Nevada County.
We strive to be an employer of choice through active engagement with employees, development of programs that both support employees and align with Board of Supervisors' strategy, and the creation of a culture that fosters innovation.
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