Public Information Manager - Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry

Full-Time • Oklahoma City, OK • Closes January 23

Job Description

The Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food and Forestry (ODAFF) is seeking a full time Public Information Officer in the Executive Office. This position is in state government, located in Oklahoma City, OK. The State of Oklahoma offers a comprehensive Benefits Package, including a generous benefit allowance to offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents. 

The hourly pay for this position is up to $34.85 based on education and experience.

Position Description:   This position will direct the Public Information and Communications program for the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture, Food, and Forestry

Typical Functions: Plan and implement public information programs and projects; Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with officials and state agencies; Serve as agency liaison with media; Represent the agency at public programs, on official business and at professional conferences and seminars; Advise management on matters concerning agency’s public image; Serve as public information consultant to agency

Level Description: Responsible for the management of a public information program for an agency

Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in journalism, English or a related field and six years of professional-level experience in writing, editing, radio and/or television, public relations or serving as a public information manager; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities: Knowledge of public relations principles and techniques; of gathering and analyzing data; of planning, composing and editing; of various media used to present information to the public; and of supervisory practices and techniques.  Ability is required to communicate effectively; to analyze situations and make decisions; to develop and monitor a budget; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: This position is set in a climate-controlled office environment with minimal travel required throughout the year. This position is a stationary position often required to remain in a stationary position more than 50% of the time while operating office equipment and communicating with both employee and non-employees. On occasion some travel including overnight stays may be required.

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