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Information Specialist

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Exam #: OC-64974
Title: Information Specialist
Deadline: August 29, 2017 5:00pm
Exam Date/Time: October 28, 2017 8:30am
Salary: Varies with other agencies

Description of Duties

This is an entry-level professional position in the public communications field involving the preparation of written material for inclusion in in-house material and other publications and for dissemination to the news media, special groups, or the general public.  The incumbent works to promote an understanding and general knowledge about events, programs, and policies of the government, school system, agency, or specific office or bureau and may receive direct inquiries from the news media or public requiring an oral response. The employee reports directly to and works under the general supervision of the department head or other administrative supervisor.  Supervision of others is not a responsibility of this class.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma plus EITHER:
(A) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree in
Journalism, Public Relations, English Communications (not English Literature), Media Broadcasting (Writing and
Programming), or closely related fields; OR,
(B) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with a Bachelor's degree
plus one (1) year of paid full-time or its part-time/volunteer equivalent* experience involving the preparation and
presentation of material for public dissemination, including news releases or special reports; OR,
(C) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s degree
plus three (3) years of paid full-time or its part-time/volunteer equivalent* experience as defined in (B) above; OR,
(D) Five (5) years of full-time or its part-time/volunteer equivalent* experience as defined in (B) above; OR,
(E) Any equivalent combination of education and experience as defined by the limits of (A), (B), (C), and (D) above.

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