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Agency Health, Department of

Title Assistant Public Information Officer - 99917

Occupational Category Administrative or General Management

Salary Grade 661

Bargaining Unit M/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary Range From $88283 to $111592 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

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 Erie

Street Address NYSOH - Outreach

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14201

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and four years of relevant experience. Substitutions: four years of specialized experience or associate’s degree and two years of specialized experience may substitute for 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.Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated experience in public relations in a public or private sector including experience in developing and implementing outreach and marketing campaigns that include community engagement and media relations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Chief Marketing Officer for the NY State of Health, the Assistant Public Information Officer will be responsible for the following: Working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer to use internal and external data about the demographics of new York’s uninsured population to develop a comprehensive public relations plan; Identifying and establishing relations with community partners to increase awareness about and promotion of enrollment in health insurance coverage through NY State of Health; Reviewing requests for public appearances by the Executive Director to determine the appropriateness of the request and recommend participation and/or presentation, functioning as point of contact for logistical arrangements, supporting media relations related to the appearance and performing necessary follow-up after presentations are made; Evaluating proposals for event sponsorships to determine the appropriateness of the event based on demographic and financial considerations, among others, makes recommendations for sponsorship, functioning as point of contact for logistical arrangements, supporting media related to the event, securing staffing for the event, if necessary, and performing necessary follow-up after event is made; Overseeing website content development, organization, and posting—working closely with appropriate IT and technical staff to ensure updates as necessary to keep the public informed and to make available vital information and resources that allow those seeking health insurance to learn how to apply through the NY State of Health marketplace; Researching and writing NY State of Health statements, press releases, responses to media inquiries, periodic reports, newsletters articles and other materials to present NY State of Health in the most accurate and favorable light; Overseeing the development and execution of the social media calendar to increase consumer awareness of NY State of Health and increase engagement; Working with external advertising and public relations agencies and media buying firms to ensure that development and execution is accomplished and that goals of the campaign are met; Coordinating with the Department of Health’s Public Affairs Group and Press Office to ensure coordination of activities.

Additional Comments 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 NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

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

Name Human Resource Management Group - JGL/99917/APIO

Telephone 518-486-1812

Fax 518-473-3395

Email Address resume@health.ny.gov

Address

Street Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12237

Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference JGL/99917/APIO included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, JGL/99917/APIO, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position.