Job Description

Public Information Officer (66086) - ( 23143484 )

Note: Employees for the State of Montana must reside within Montana. MISSION STATEMENT:
Empowering all Montanans through work and opportunity. DLI CORE VALUES:

• Responsiveness
• Respect
• Integrity
• Excellence
• Cohesiveness

It\xe2\x80\x99s about the people and the impact we make in our communities every day. We are proud of our open, team-based, supportive, and collaborative work environments. Learn more about DLI here. Watch this short video to see why people love working for DLI: DLI Employee Testimonials BENEFITS:
Being able to enjoy the quality of life in the beautiful state of Montana is one of the benefits you will love about this opportunity! Our mountains, waterways and open spaces provide not only beautiful scenery but year-round recreational opportunities including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, boating, hunting, skiing and snowmobiling. Montana boasts a high-quality education system and a variety of entertainment including fairs, rodeos, and theaters. Read more about our great state here. See our other incredible benefits here. These are some of our benefits just to name a few:

• Work/life balance with hybrid schedules or partial telework maybe available within the state of Montana.
• 38 paid days off a year including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Military leave: You\xe2\x80\x99ll get up to 15 days of military leave with full pay.
• Longevity raises with continuous service, as well as any negotiated market increases and state statutory raises.
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance coverage, flexible spending accounts, EAP - click here to learn more.
• Free telehealth and access to free employee medical clinics through our medical plan.here to learn more.
• Choice between two retirement plans with an employer contribution between 8.73% - 9.07% of your annual salary. A third optional 457(b) deferred compensation plan is also available. \xe2\x80\x93 Click here to learn more.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Employment with the State of Montana may qualify you to receive loan forgiveness- click here to learn more!
• Career progression, training opportunities and room for professional growth.
• State employee discounts at various businesses across the state.

• This position may be covered by a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association (VEBA)

JOB DUTIES: As a Public Information Officer, you will:

• Provide direction and expert advice to the Commissioner\xe2\x80\x99s Office and Division Administrators in developing responses and strategies for dealing with issues of public interest and/or controversy to ensure effective and consistent communication.
• Participate in developing agency policies and procedures for communicating with the media, the Governor\xe2\x80\x99s office, legislators, local businesses, special interest groups, other agencies, etc.
• Direct agency responses to public information inquiries and serves as the primary point of contact with the press and the media for interview requests, press releases, position statements, etc.
• Provide guidance, direction and agency-wide training to other members of Executive Management Team and staff on their interactions with the media.
• Actively works to build positive working relationships by establishing trust, credibility and rapport with employees, leadership, other agencies, community members, the media and press, customers, and members of the public.
• Hold primary responsibility for the quality and accuracy of all written communications for the Data & Communications Office including writing and/or editing press releases, brochures, public announcements, press articles, fact sheets, and social media posts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITES:
If you are the right person for this opportunity, you will have the following knowledge, skills or abilities: Knowledge of (or ability to learn in a reasonable amount of time):

• Concepts and theories of journalism; communications; media, and public relations.
• Issues and concerns affecting the agency\xe2\x80\x99s mission; the direction and policies of the agency; and issues regarding the state\xe2\x80\x99s economy.
• Methods and techniques of writing; public speaking and editing; the role and responsibilities of public agencies and private businesses; mass media; and newspaper, radio, television, and on-line news practices.

Skill in:

• Excellent writing, editing and speaking skills developed through demonstrated professional expertise and experience.
• Leadership, program planning and implementation, and research and analysis while organizing the thoughts and ideas of others into a coherent and concise message either verbally or in writing.
• Developing approaches to sensitive issues that have significant public impacts.
• Dealing with controversy in a professional and objective manner; and in establishing and maintaining effective relationships with others.
• Discerning underlying concerns, persuading, conciliating, and devising appropriate communication strategies and timing.

Ability to:

• Assess complex economic and regulatory issues to determine their impacts on the Department, Montana citizens and the economy.
• Communicate effectively, remain calm and professional, and respond articulately under significant pressure.
• Negotiate with and persuade a variety of individuals; and motivate and communicate with a variety of personnel.
• Align behavior with the needs and goals of the organization and serve as a role model for others.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the link between his or her own job responsibilities and overall organizational goals and needs and perform the job with broader goals in mind.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Your preparation for this opportunity could include a combination of relevant experiences including a degree in a field such as journalism, public relations, communications, or a related field or at least 5 years of job related progressively responsible related experience. A combination of education and experience will be considered. HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY:
A complete state application is not required; however, you will need to initiate the application and attach the resume, cover letter or other required documents at time of application to be considered for this position. Resume will auto fill the application, but the application will not be scored or reviewed. Failure to attach the cover letter and resume will result in your application being considered incomplete and will not be considered further. Materials submitted but not requested will not be considered in the selection process. Tip: When attaching your resume, cover letter or other required documents you must mark the attachments as \xe2\x80\x9cRELEVANT\xe2\x80\x9d or we will be unable to view your documents. Required application materials:

• Cover Letter - Letter of Interest
• Resume - include all work experience you have held that would help you qualify for this position, including duties, dates of employment.

Only online applications will be accepted. By applying online, you can receive updates and monitor the status of your application. All documents for Veteran or Disability preference must be received or date stamped by the closing date. You will receive an email with instructions on how to submit such documents. If you need an accommodation with the application process, please contact the HR office.


Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection.
Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.



Salary: $ 35.43 - 43.92 Hourly
Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.)
Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan



Number of Openings : 1
Employee Status : Regular
Schedule : Full-Time

Shift : Day Job
Travel : Yes, 5 % of the Time



Primary Location : Helena


Agency : Department of Labor & Industry
Union : 000 - None



Posting Date : Nov 27, 2023, 1:03:08 PM
Closing Date (based on your computer\'s timezone): Dec 13, 2023, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Resume



Contact Name : Office of Human Resources | Contact Email : dliapps@mt.gov | Contact Phone : 406-444-7069