PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSOCIATE

Position/Program Information

**THIS IS NOT AN OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT FOR A CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATION**

TRANSFER OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT

LATERAL TRANSFER

Restricted to permanent employees of Los Angeles County

VACANCY INFORMATION
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking a highly qualified and motivated individual to fill a Public Information Associate position. Positions allocated to this class assist in the administration of public information programs and services, utilizing various media channels to engage the public and promote departmental activities. Incumbents are responsible for writing and editing press releases, coordinating media relations, researching programs for media opportunities, and applying communication best practices across traditional and digital platforms.

POSITION DETAILS:
This Public Information Associate position is located within the Administrative Services Division at 1816 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90015. The Public Information Associate may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed to support departmental public information activities and respond to media or public inquiries.

Essential Job Functions

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Duties and Responsibilities may include, but not be limited to:

• Develops digital media content for web and social media platforms.
• Develops and maintains contact lists for various media outlets, including hyperlocal and ethnic media outlets.
• Coordinates and assists with public information-related special projects, research, events, and programs requiring knowledge of community and/or department concerns and issues.
• Researches and reviews new and emerging media as an avenue for use in community outreach and public communications.
• Establishes, develops, and maintains interactions with the media, community groups, and department managers to proactively provide information on departmental affairs.
• Receives and responds to public information inquiries from the public regarding available services; prepares correspondence in response to inquiries, general complaints, and recommendations relative to the County's various programs and activities; and consults with appropriate staff members to secure pertinent facts and information.
• Handles intake and response to media requests for information under the California Public Records Act, in coordination with departmental management, County Counsel and the department’s Public Records Act coordinator.
• Assists in analyzing and evaluating data to develop appropriate communications recommendations for management.
• Assists in developing and maintaining internal communication projects.
• Prepares releases, web and social media posts, and related materials that may be delivered through press conferences or other communication channels.
• Serves as liaison between the department and media representatives.
• Monitors and tracks issues affecting the department, monitors media channels, and informs management accordingly.
• Assists in assessing effectiveness of communication efforts.
• Assists in maintaining departmental website’s public information content.
• Manage a photo archive of key word-searchable photos, as necessary.
• Staff public information booth and make presentations to community groups, as necessary.
• Assist with emergency and crisis communications, as necessary.
• Drive to different sites, as necessary.

Requirements

***DO NOT APPLY ONLINE***
Restricted to permanent County of Los Angeles employees who have successfully completed their initial probationary period and currently hold a payroll title of Public Information Associate - OR - equivalent class performing similar work at an equivalent salary and complexity in accordance with Civil Service Rule 15.

HOW TO APPLY
Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by submitting the following documents via email to MVA Human Resources at hr@mva.lacounty.gov :

• Letter of Interest
• Resume highlighting relevant education and experience
• Copies of your two (2) most recent performance evaluations

All materials must be received before the application closing date and time listed in this bulletin.

Please note that your resumé will be reviewed and only the most qualified candidates will be considered for an interview.

Additional Information

WHO TO CONTACT: If have any questions regarding this transfer opportunity, please email Kristine Papazyan at kpapazyan@mva.lacounty.gov .

LICENSE:
A California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternate method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light

COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES

Employment Information

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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to non-discrimination in the County workforce, regardless of age (40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information, please visit: https://employee.hr.lacounty.gov/eeo-programs/ .

Testing Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations, please visit: https://hr.lacounty.gov/accessibility/ .

Fair Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, which may include, but is not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952).

Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.

Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at http://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov .

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Closing Date/Time: 5/2/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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