Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleSpecial Assistant

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade23

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $84246 to $105255 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

Location

County Erie

Street Address Communications

100 Seneca Street

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14203

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:

• Overseeing the public information program in the NYSDOT Region 5 (Western NY) region.

• Working independently while communicating within the Department and the public, including writing Department documents such as press releases and materials for multi-regional public meetings.

• Serving DOT as regional spokesperson for news media, and overseeing communications for the Region 5 office

• Serving as the point of contact for media in the region during extreme weather events.

• Serve as key liaison to the regional director and senior staff, and liaison to the community as needed through various projects.

• Represent the agency at public events including but not limited to public meetings, open houses, job fairs and stakeholder meetings.

• Advise Regional Director and main office communications staff on public relations matters within the regions.

• Perform internal communications functions within the region as needed, including targeted messages from the Regional Director and the regional Intradot.

• Critical thinking and strong writing skills required. On camera experience preferred.

• Responsible for social media account representing NYSDOT 5.

• Active knowledge of the Incident Command System, which is critical during emergency situations.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree and three years of relevant experience.*

*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience (four years of experience in public/media relations, social media, and digital communications) or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for bachelor’s degree; J.D. or master’s degree may substitute for one year of specialized experience; Ph.D. may substitute for two years of specialized experience.

Additional Comments _______________________________________
The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
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In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Sarah Sheridan

Telephone

Fax

Email Address dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation, Personnel

50 Wolf Road

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12232

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number MO-25-007 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than January 27th, 2025 to dot.sm.mo.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov