Information Specialist (Information Specialist III) 2025-38

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Performs informational and communications work, including the collection of information, organization, and editing of written materials to develop, create, and produce content and materials for final publication.
• Develops publication-ready reports and graphics for use by the agency, the general public, and other government agencies.
• Corrects basic spelling, typographical and grammatical errors (proofreading) and checks accuracy of facts presented and ensures departmental style and formatting consistency.
• Coordinates the writing, proofreading, and editing of briefs, digital content, technical documents, materials, and reports.
• Coordinates the preparation and distribution of content and materials for final publication.
• Develops and delivers periodic electronic correspondence to stakeholders and council members regarding meeting materials, publications, and other updates.
• Coordinates with staff in the development of formats, graphics, and assists with the layout of publications.
• Drafts, edits, and posts website content and graphics as required.
• Coordinates to obtain recommendations in the development of policies and procedures, including social media policies and procedures.
• Works with management to develop, prepare, and disseminate policies and procedures for written documents.
• Coordinates, prepares, and refines materials for briefs and presentations.
• Ensures all correspondence accurately reflects the Council's perspective and is well-written, grammatically correct, and accessible.
• Performs research to write and respond to complex technical issues.
• Verifies project deliverables comply with Council expectations, agency style, and communication guidelines.
• Verifies and researches source information to ensure accuracy prior to release.
• Establishes and maintains recordkeeping and work papers of research sources, editorial recommendations, and errors.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of experience in journalism, public relations, public information, communications, media relations, or relevant work.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in planning, prioritizing, organizing, and managing multiple tasks, deadlines, and projects effectively.

Nice to Have

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in digital technologies, public relations, journalism, communications, advertising, or a relevant field.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three years of relevant experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical insurance, sick leave, and vacation leave.
• Eligible for a defined retirement plan.