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Job Description
Announcement Number: 52497 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 09/30/2025 Close Date: 10/07/2025
Recruiter:
SUSAN ASHLEY
Phone: (775)684-0132
Email: q.ashley@admin.nv.gov Applications accepted for another 7 Days 1 Hrs 33 Mins
The Position
Public Information Officers manage the public relations and information program for an agency on a statewide basis; write media releases, newsletters, and informational brochures; produce audiovisual presentations and take photographs.
Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.
The Nevada Department of Agriculture (NDA), Division of Administrative Services is recruiting to fill a Public Information Officer 1 position in Las Vegas. Under the supervision of the Public Information Officer 2, this position will primarily do communications and promotions production work for the NDA, including writing, production/preparation and proofreading of outreach materials (reports, digital media, news release and other promotional publications) in print and online. The position produces, coordinates and reviews design, graphics and printing functions; plans, implements and updates social media and websites; and shoots and edits photography and videography projects. The position also develops strategic communications plans, stakeholder communications and materials for presentation at board meetings, conferences, trade shows and other events. In addition, the position assists with public outreach, media relations and interviews, key message development and public information requests. Applicants must attach at least 3 writing samples writing and creative examples such as an article, blog post, speech, communication/public relations plan, annual report, press release, video, website, or advertisement to the application. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-7_0/
To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, English, public or community relations, communications or closely related field and two years of professional experience in public relations or public information including writing media releases and newsletters, preparing speeches and multimedia presentations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Special Requirements This position may require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. This position requires travel up to 25% of the time. A valid drivers license or evidence of equivalent mobility is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment
1) Describe your experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
2) Describe your experience in writing and implementing communications or public relations plans.
3) Have you attached at least 3 writing samples to your application?
INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: https://pebp.nv.gov/
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management Northern Nevada
515 East Musser Street,
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
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STATE OF NEVADA
Show moreThe presence of Nevada's earliest inhabitants, beginning about 12,400 years ago, is marked by many petroglyphs and archaeological sites. Baskets, decoys, and ingenious traps are evidence of the resourcefulness of these early people in a harsh and arid environment.
European explorers traveled through Nevada in the early 19th century, but it was not until 1851 that the first settlements were established. An Act of Congress created the Territory of Nevada on March 2, 1861. James W. Nye of New York was appointed Nevada's first Territorial Governor by President Abraham Lincoln later that year. On October 31, 1864, President Lincoln proclaimed Nevada's admission to the Union as the 36th state. The State's first elected Governor, Henry Blasdel, took office on December 5, 1864.
Today, Nevada is the nation's seventh largest state in land area. Several hundred mountain ranges cross its landscape, many with elevations over 10,000 feet. In contrast, the State's lowest point (along the Colorado River) is only 470 feet above sea level. From majestic mountains to desert valleys, nature has endowed Nevada with diverse and unique ecosystems.
The Nevada Legislature has honored the State's natural resources and cultural heritage with a variety of State designations described below.
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