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AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitlePublic Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content)

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary Grade18

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

Salary RangeFrom $66951 to $85138 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 625 Broadway

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12233

Duties Description Job Duties Include:

• Serve as administrator for SharePoint for assigned divisions/programs. Collaborate with program staff on site planning and development, content organization, and troubleshooting. Provide training to agency program staff

• Provide technical support for DEC.ny.gov, the agency’s public website (Drupal CMS experience preferred) and the content request system (Microsoft 365/PowerAutomate/Planner/Teams experience preferred)

• Manage development of agency’s online forms using Drupal, Adobe Acrobat, and NForms solutions

• Assist with coordination of agency digital technology needs

• Coordinate web posting for the Environmental Notice Bulletin with program and executive staff

• Assist with posting regulations and related content

• Assist with special web and digital projects for the agency -- high-profile web page development, intranet management (SharePoint communication site experience preferred), digital analytics reports, etc.

• Apply style guidelines to produce high-quality and accurate work in accordance with agency policies and strategies for digital communications

• Oversee content development on agency priority messages related to health and safety concerns, regulations, regional offices, and press release posting coordination.

Minimum Qualifications Six years of experience in public relations, social media, and digital
communications. Associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree in Communications,
English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or similar degree,
substitutes for two, four, or five years.

Additional Comments Telecommuting may be available, will be discussed at interview.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

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

Name Karen Price

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email/mail your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #25-187219 on your resume and also in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.