Date Posted:

February 13, 2024

Salary:

$91,769.81 – $149,355.36 Annually, plus Benefits

Description:

Under general direction of the VCERA Chief Operations Officer, this position manages a communications strategy which fosters public understanding and awareness of the agency’s goals, policies, programs and services to all VCERA members and stakeholders. The position provides the public and VCERA members with accurate, timely and consistent information. The ideal candidate will: • Be self-motivated and take initiative. • Engage with the population we serve. • Stay informed of key issues pertaining to VCERA members. • Demonstrate creativity through their work, including graphic design. • Have polished written and verbal communication skills including providing presentations to small and large audiences. PAYROLL TITLES AND APPROXIMATE SALARIES: • Agency Public Information Officer II: $91,769.81 - $128,477.73 Annually • Agency Public Information Officer III: $106,682.40 – $149,355.36 Annually

Qualifications:

EUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Extensive experience in communications management in the public sector or similar environment which has led to the acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of a qualifying education and experience is: Agency PIO II: • A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Administration, Business, or a related field; and, • Two (2) years of recent, paid, and progressively responsible experience serving as a public information officer in the public sector or similar environment equivalent. Agency PIO III: • A Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communication, Public Administration, Business, or a related field; and, • Three (3) years of recent, paid, and progressively responsible experience serving as a public information officer in the public sector or similar environment. NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS • Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. • Intermediate proficiency with graphic design software. • Excellent written communication skills. • Contingent upon position, supervisory experience may be required.

How to Apply:

To apply online, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. NOTE TO APPLICANTS: Applicants must provide sufficient information under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire. NOTE: The selection process will likely consist of an Oral Exam, which may be preceded or replaced with the score from a Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E). In a typical T&E, your training and experience are evaluated in relation to the background. It is recommended that your application materials clearly show your relevant background. It is also highly recommended that the supplemental questions within the application are completed with care and diligence. Responses such as “See Resume” or “Refer to Resume” are not acceptable. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all. CONTACT INFORMATION: For further information, please contact Michelle Antonetty by e-mail at Michelle.Antonetty@ventura.org or by telephone at (805) 477-7260.

Filing Deadline:

2/28/2024