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AgencyAlcoholic Beverage Control

TitleSpecial Assistant (Public Information Officer) VID 168387

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Managerial/Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $100845 to $127474 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 80 South Swan Street

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12210

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

*Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or an associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for a 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.

Duties Description The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control/State Liquor Authority (ABC/SLA) is seeking applicants for the position of Special Assistant who will serve as the Public Information Officer. The incumbent of this position will work to prepare and/or distribute materials regarding the programs, policies, and activities of ABC/SLA to the general public, media, and other relevant audiences.

Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Draft press releases, informational materials, publications, and social media announcements targeted to the regulated community, the general public, and other audiences.
• Serve as the Agency spokesperson, maintain relations with media, and cultivate new contacts to provide accurate and timely information on Agency policies and initiatives.
• Prepare speeches, briefings, and other informational materials for the Chair.
• Prepare social media plans and draft content for ABC/SLA’s social media platforms.
• Conduct outreach to necessary parties as needed.
• Work with various Agency staff to ensure the implementation of an integrated communications.
• Perform the full range of supervisory responsibilities.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.

Additional Comments NOTE:
• Travel may be required (approximately 15%), including during evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience are encouraged to apply. New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

Name Human Resources/AS

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.