Job Number2025-10Application Deadline8/3/2024Position Start Date8/5/2024
LOCATION: Engagement & Development Services – Mohawk Valley/Oneida County
BASIC FUNCTION:
This is professional public relations work with responsibility for developing and implementing a program of planned and strategic two-way communication, which also includes publicizing and distributing information about school district or BOCES news, events, programs, services and facilities. Employees in this class maintain close contact and cooperate with policy-making officials, school staff, local media representatives and the public. Work is performed independently in accordance with established policies and practices. Supervision of program projects and activities may be required. Does related work as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
TRAINEE LEVEL: Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Journalism or a closely related field.
JOURNEY LEVEL:
NOTE: Following successful completion of a two-year traineeship, individuals with permanent competitive class status as Public Information Specialist Trainee (BOCES) mature to Public Information Specialist (BOCES) without further examination.
Vacancies are filled by certified list provided by Albany County Civil Service. Should no certified list be available, candidates appointed to this position will be serving in a provisional appointment in accordance with New York State Civil Service Law. The candidate must successfully complete a competitive examination and be eligible for appointment in accordance with Civil Service Law and the Civil Service Rules for Albany County to obtain a permanent appointment.
The selected applicant will be subject to a fingerprint supported criminal history background check in accordance with SAVE Legislation effective July 1, 2001.