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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/16/16

Applications Due08/25/16

Vacancy ID32378

NY HELPNo

AgencyNYS Gaming Commission

TitleAssistant Public Information Officer

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)

Salary RangeFrom $0 to $0 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Pending Exempt

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Schenectady

Street Address One Broadway Center

City Schenectady

StateNY

Zip Code12305

Minimum Qualifications Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of experience in digital communications
• Strong understanding of best digital practices
• Experience with web writing
• Ability to work under pressure to complete assignments quickly and accurately
• Detail Oriented and extremely organized
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Professional manner with co-workers and clients


Desired Attributes

• Experience with the Drupal content management system and HTML
• Website management experience preferred
• Basic graphic design and user experience understanding
• Apply customer service approach to web, social media and online interfaces

Duties Description Under the general direction of the Director of Communications, the Assistant Public Information Officer will serve as the Digital Information Officer for the NYS Gaming Commission. The position will develop and execute a strategy for digital channels including the website, email and social media. Additionally the position will work collaboratively with the Cluster Digital Information Officer and NY.Gov Digital team. Duties will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Update and manage the agency website and social media channels, ensuring they are up to date and relevant. Responsible for the implementation and expansion of the use of social media technologies for the NYS Gaming Commission;
• Lead redesign of agency website working with the NY.Gov Digital team to develop a new content strategy;
• Work closely with agency program areas to identify content for digital channels;
• Train and educate program areas on how to write for the web and update the agency website;
• Set goals for agency website and social media channels and develop reports for senior staff;
• Create and re-write content for the agency website
• Develop and execute digital campaigns for initiatives or programs;
• Be an advocate for best digital practices within the agency;
• Work closely with your Cluster Digital Information Officer to collaborate on digital campaigns and work with diverse members from across multiple agencies;
• Manage and grow agency social media channels on a day-to-day basis to build branding;
• Optimize images and videos for the web and social media;
• Participate in STAR social media task force meetings;
• Keep up with media trends, and explore opportunities for new communications channels;
• Ensure consistent messaging across all platforms;
• Assist the Communications team in everyday activities, including writing, researching and responding to inquiries received via digital channels.

Additional Comments The work schedule is Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Some flexibility is available. Applicants must be able to work nights and weekends as required.

Appointment will be contingent upon completion of a fingerprint background check before an official appointment offer can be made.

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax (518) 388-3368

Email Address Human.Resources@gaming.ny.gov

Address

Street Attn: Human Resources

PO Box 7500, One Broadway Center

City Schenectady

State NY

Zip Code 12301

 

Notes on ApplyingThe NYS Gaming Commission has several vacancies for which we are currently recruiting. Please specify the title and Vacancy ID number in the Subject Line of your email or fax submission.

Please submit a cover letter and resume indicating that you are applying for Assistant Public Information Officer and include the Vacancy ID number. Please include your current Civil Service title (if applicable) and clearly indicate how you meet the qualifications for this position. Your Social Security Number may be required in order to confirm your eligibility.

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