Join our team at the McHenry County Division of Transportation as a Public Information Officer.

SUMMARY:

The Public Information Officer (PIO) will manage and implement internal and external communications activities for the McHenry County Division of Transportation (MCDOT).

Essential Job Functions:

Serve as a spokesperson for the MCDOT.
Communicates with residents, businesses, organizations, government communicators, etc. via all media forms, including email, phone, social media sites, and McHenry County Division of Transportation website.
Plan, develop, design and produces a wide variety of marketing, recruiting materials, reports, displays, flyers, multi-media projects, etc. for external and internal use.
Serve as the Adopt-A-Highway Liaison.
Serves as the Social Media Specialist. Develops and administers content to promote services, activities and programs; formulates communications policies; monitors visitors posts and practices social listening. Develop social media campaigns for special events. Identify new ways to use social media to identify, cultivate, and drive engagement with McHenry County residents.
Create, manage and execute day-to-day social media strategy, content and campaigns on social channels with guidance as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

Associate or bachelor’s degree (Highly preferred) in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism or a related field; or
Equivalent experience working in communications; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.

Experience:

2-3 years’ experience in related field.
Experience in developing multi-media work products with emphasis on writing and producing publications such as presentations, videos, or brochures.
Preferred knowledge of government and/or transportation related services and projects.
Emphasis on strategic communication, digital or social media courses/experience is desired

Certifications (preferred):

Completion of FEMA’s Basic Public Information Officer Course E/L/K105
Part 107 Drone License

REQUIRED LICENSES:

Possess a valid Driver’s License

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $59,859.00 - $65,844.00 per year

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

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Public Information Officer