PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 1/2/3 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/louisiana/jobs/newprint/5037335) Apply  PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 1/2/3 Salary $2,732.00 - $4,682.00 Monthly Location Baton Rouge, LA Job Type Classified Job Number PIO123-211670-8-8-25KK211670 Department LWC Workforce Support & Training Opening Date 08/21/2025 Closing Date 9/4/2025 11:59 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions About this Job Public Information Officer 1/2/3 Office of the Secretary Location: East Baton Rouge Parish Announcement: PIO123-211670-8-21-25KK Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) is seeking a Public Information Officer to join the Office of the Secretary. The Public Information Officer's job is to work toward the Louisiana Workforce Commission's strategic priorities-and to provide support to LWC staff and programs, in the form of written communications, media relations and outreach, communications consulting, delivering and crafting targeted messaging, and other communications-related support tasks. AN IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES: •Communicating Effectively:The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. •Displaying Expertise: The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or training. •Driving Results: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them. •Demonstrating Innovation: The ability to generate original ideas that create value, improve processes, or provide new products or services. •Developing Performance: The ability to assist others in advancing their skills, knowledge, and performance levels over time. •Managing Projects: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close out all project goals within the established timeline. •Thinking Creatively: The ability to generate ideas, manipulate ideas, and make unconventional connections to develop original approaches. Minimum Qualifications Three years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR A bachelor's degree. EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job Specification The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere. Job Duties and Other Information Job Duties: + Writes, edits, and distributes press releases + Manage and keep current all media contact lists; monitor and, when directed, respond to media inquiries. + Become proficient in the use of the LWC's online content management system, Intranet administration, and social media platforms. + Collaborates with LWC staff across programs and departments to develop messaging and communication materials. + Works with the Executive Team to develop, communicate, and implement crisis management plans for both the public and employees. + Prepares LWC informational packets and materials for key LWC stakeholders such as legislators, partner agencies, or event audiences. + Crafts presentations for LWC leadership, such as PowerPoint, Prezi, speeches, and talking points. + Other duties as assigned Position-Specific Details: Work Location: East Baton Rouge Parish Appointment Type: This position may be filled as either a Probational or a Job Appointment (open to all qualified applicants); a Promotion (open to all statewide classified and agency-wide permanent status employees); or by Detail to Special Duty. Current permanent status, classified employees may be required to accept a Probational appointment if selected. If filled as a Job Appointment, there is a possibility that this position may be converted to a Probational Appointment should funding become available. Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group (CPG) and may be filled as a Public Information Officer 1, 2 or 3. The level at which the vacancy is filled will be determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position is an opportunity to advance within this job series. The actual starting salary depends on the education and experience of the selected applicant. + Please click on the links below to learn more about each job level: + PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 1 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=164820) + PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 2 + PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 3 (https://apps01.civilservice.louisiana.gov/onestopjobinfo/DisplayJobSpec.aspx?JobCode=164840) How To Apply: No Civil Service test scoreis required in order 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 applications 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. For further information about this vacancy, contact: Kedrick Kennedy kkennedy@lwc.la.gov The Louisiana Workforce Commission is an equal employment opportunity employer andSAMEagency that 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 Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program: Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/ Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: + New Year's Day + Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, + Mardi Gras, + Good Friday, + Memorial Day, + Independence Day, + Labor Day, + Veteran's Day, + Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. ***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to): + Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system + Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org), + Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others 01 1. How do you stay updated on current events and emerging communications trends that could impact the Louisiana Workforce Commission? 02 2. How do you ensure that your communications efforts align with the overall goals and objectives of the organization? 03 3. Describe your experience with different communication channels, including social media, websites, and traditional media. 04 4. What are your strengths as a Public Information Officer, and how do they align with the requirements of this role? 05 5. What draws you to the marketing/communications field? What do you enjoy most about the work? 06 6. Communications is always changing. What’s a creative idea you’ve brought to life, and how did you adapt it as trends evolved? 07 7. What’s your social media/content creation pet peeve? 08 CE: Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively + 3= I can communicate effectively + 4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication 09 CE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 10 DPe: Rate your ability to develop performance based on our definition: The ability to assist others in advancing their skills, knowledge, and performance levels over time. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable developing performance + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to develop performance + 3= I can develop performance + 4= I can develop performance and help others improve their ability to develop performance 11 DPe: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 12 MPr: Rate your ability to manage projects based on our definition: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close-out all project goals within the established timeline. + 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable managing projects + 2= I have limited experience or require assistance to manage projects + 3= I can manage projects + 4= I can manage projects and help others improve their ability to manage projects 13 MPr: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 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