<p>General Statement of Duties</p> <p>This employee exercises independent judgment and performs a variety of high level tasks as the Public Information Officer in the Police Department, including assisting with the Department's communication plan, enhancing the visibility and image of the Department, and developing and maintaining partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders. Works under the general supervision of the Public Information Office commander and requires considerable knowledge of journalism and public relations in order to supervise personnel involved in the preparation and distribution of informational and educational materials reflective of the department. Duties may also include making public presentations; coordinating public speaking events; and preparing emergency communication plans. The employee assists the department in communicating through the news media and may serve as spokesperson for the department. Performs related duties as required.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)</p> <p>(Illustrative only. Any one position may not require all of the listed KSAs nor do the listed examples include all the KSAs which may be required.)</p> <p>Knowledge of:</p> <p>Professional journalism methods, practices and procedures.</p> <p>Public relations methods, practices and procedures. T</p> <p>he Rules, Regulations and Procedures of the City of Cincinnati and Police Department. Principles and techniques of individual and mass communication, including public speaking and media interviews.</p> <p>Development of general public information plans.</p> <p>Techniques of preparing, producing and disseminating information, utilizing all major media of communication.</p> <p>Appropriate city, state, and federal laws, regulations, and procedures.</p> <p>Legislative and administrative policies, procedures, and functions of municipal government.</p> <p>Civil Service Rules, Human Resources Policies and Procedures.</p> <p>Correct English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation.</p> <p>Principles of composition and report writing.</p> <p>Professional standards and ethics when communicating with the mass media.</p> <p>Community event planning.</p> <p>Photography and video production techniques and tools.</p> <p>Graphic design principles and familiarity with desktop publishing software.</p> <p>Advanced functions/use of computers and commonly used business/office work processing software, graphic arts, desktop publishing and spreadsheet software applications.</p> <p>Skill to:</p> <p>Utilize verbal and written communication in the development of responses, correspondence, public relations and media releases, and newsletters.</p> <p>Use computer software in the development of publicity campaigns, publications and newsletters.</p> <p>Communicate orally and in writing in individual or group settings with news media representatives and the general public.</p> <p>Conduct media interviews.</p> <p>Provide instructions and guidance to public officials and employees related to responding to media inquiries.</p> <p>Develop public information and publicity plans.</p> <p>Skill in managing websites and social media communications.</p> <p>Provide information to reporters, media, and the public.</p> <p>Operate appropriate computer equipment; use properly all related hardware and software. Operate assigned vehicle in the course of duty (as required).</p> <p>Ability to:</p> <p>Develop information dissemination approach to reach a target audience.</p> <p>Process information with a high degree of attention to detail and logical analysis.</p> <p>Assess the impact and effectiveness of specific public information materials or activities in meeting the interests of the public or media and the needs of the department Research, analyze and interpretation information.</p> <p>Maintain professional media image.</p> <p>Write, edit and prepare for publication or reproduction news releases, magazine articles, and correspondence.</p> <p>Work on multiple projects simultaneously and adjust priorities to meet evolving deadlines. Identify, analyze, and solve complex problems.</p> <p>Develop graphic presentations.</p> <p>Develop and deliver speeches to specialized audiences and the general public.</p> <p>Establish and maintain effective work relationships with officials, colleagues, and the general public, including implementing and maintaining positive employee relations. Ensure timely customer service to internal and external customers.</p> <p>Develop and apply agency policies and procedures for the public information function. Plan and organize the operations of a public information function.</p> <p>Maintain confidentiality of City or employee information from files, memos, etc. as well as handle sensitive inquiries from contacts with officials and the general public.</p> <p>Required Education and Experience</p> <p>Each applicant must have a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, or related field. A Master's Degree in one of the above fields is preferred.</p> <p>Minimum of three years of experience working in an agency setting.</p> <p>OTHER REQUIREMENTS</p> <p>Must be an excellent communicator and team builder.</p> <p>Must have knowledge of emerging trends in the field of communications, including use of new technologies.</p> <p>Must have knowledge of the principles of public administration, public information, and/or intergovernmental relations.</p> <p>Experience speaking to the public, giving interviews to the media, and delivering presentations to a live audience.</p> <p>Experience writing and/or designing public information materials such as brochures, flyers, and articles for public dissemination.</p> <p>Experience working in or with a government organization is preferred.</p> <p>Must successfully pass a background investigation.</p> <p>MILITARY EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION</p> <p>Military education and experience may be substituted for college level course work at the lower and upper division baccalaureate and graduate levels and apprenticeship training at the vocational certificate level on a case by case basis based on the American Council on Education (ACE) Military Guide recommendations.</p> <p>Working and Physical Conditions</p> <p>Environmental Conditions: Indoor and outdoor environments; exposure to office computer screens; exposure to extremes in weather conditions; automobile travel within the City may be required.</p> <p>Physical Conditions: Duties may require maintaining physical conditioning necessary for sitting and standing for prolonged time periods; light lifting and carrying; general manual dexterity required; must be able to operate assigned vehicle.</p>