SENIOR PUBLIC INFORMATION ASSISTANT
 
 DEFINITION

 Under direction, performs the more responsible work involved in
 helping to collect, put into proper form, and disseminate
 informative materials including audio and visual communications
 designed to aid the public information and publicity program of
 the unit; does other related work.

 NOTE: The examples of work for this title are for illustrative
 purposes only.  A particular position using this title may not
 perform all duties listed in this job specification.  Conversely,
 all duties performed on the job may not be listed.

 EXAMPLES OF WORK:

 May gather informative materials concerning current and proposed
 programs of the unit or jurisdiction.

 May plan and coordinate various aspects of radio and television
 programs.

 Reviews production to ensure unit's objectives are attained.

 Write scripts for radio and television presentation such as spot
 announcements, cooperative broadcasts, or educational programs.

 May substitute for the person conducting a radio or television
 program.

 May prepare and distribute news releases, speeches, films,
 feature news stories, bulletins, pamphlets, circulars, and other
 informational materials designed to acquaint the general public
 with the functions, aims, programs, regulations, policies, and
 procedures of the unit or jurisdiction.

 Helps to compile, edit, and make drafts of materials to be used
 in house papers and bulletins.

 Helps to prepare posters, charts, graphs, exhibits, and other
 visual aid materials.

 Collects, compiles, and tabulates statistical and other
 information and puts it into understandable form for the use 
 of the general public.

 May attend meetings, conferences, committee hearings, and other
 group meetings pertinent to the work of the unit or jurisdiction.

 Prepares correspondence concerning public information and
 publicity activities.

 Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
 and/or manual recording and information systems used by the
 agency, office, or related units.

 REQUIREMENTS:

      EXPERIENCE:

      Two (2) years of experience in work involving the
 collection, analysis, and dissemination of information in the
 field of news, media, public relations, and/or advertising.

      LICENSE:

      Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
 valid in NJ only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than
 employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of
 the position.

 KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 Knowledge of the methods and techniques involved in collecting
 factual data.

 Knowledge of the rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and
 methods of the unit or jurisdiction, and their application to
 specific cases.

 Knowledge of public relations and advertising techniques and
 devices.

 Knowledge of the form and style required for press releases for
 print, radio, and television.

 Knowledge of the sources from which significant information may
 be obtained.

 Ability to assist in preparing informative articles and news
 releases for publication via the media of print, radio, and
 television.

 Ability to review and edit written material, and to proofread
 copy.

 Ability to maintain records and files.

 Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
 recording and information systems used by the agency, 
 office, or related units.

 Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in
 English sufficiently to perform duties of this position.
 American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as
 acceptable forms of  communication.

 Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long
 as they can perform essential functions of the job after
 reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.  If
 the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the
 employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.

 This job specification is applicable to the following title code:
Job
Spec
Code
Variant
State,
Local or
Common
Class of
Service
Work
Week
State
Class
Code
Local
Class
Code
Salary
Range
Note
03538
L
C
  
N/A
05
-

This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.

MCK   09/27/2001