Public Transportation Inspector jobs in Albany, NY

In order to be considered for appointment, candidates must be reachable from the appropriate Civil Service eligible list or be eligible for reassignment or transfer in accordance with Civil Service Law.

Duties Description:
The Public Information Specialist 2 will join the NYSDOT Communications team, contributing to its overarching messaging objectives and strategies. The Public Information Specialist 2 will work closely with NYSDOT employees within the Office of Communications as well as policy and engineering professionals throughout New York State, using the information provided to develop clear, concise messaging for the Commissioner and other Executive Team members as well as the general public.

Other duties include but are not limited to:
? Write press releases, speeches, briefings as well as web, publication and social media content.

? Serve as agency spokesperson, working with policy experts to meet strict deadlines.

? Promotion of NYSDOT internal and external events, including but not limited to press conferences, storm briefings and internal celebrations.

? Identify and coordinate appropriate media needs for public information strategies, including press releases, graphics, photography, and video.

Preferred experience:
? Experience in a government communications office with specialization in writing/editing speeches, press releases, briefings and related materials.

? Media relations professional who can effectively comprehend complicated issues and turn them into
concise, understandable information.

? Working knowledge of social media applications and practices.

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

Telecommuting: The Department’s current telecommuting agreement is valid through February 15th,2023 and is subject to extension beyond that date.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or
mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any
prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment
with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the
Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.