Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content)(SG -18)Item# 04123

Responsibilities

• Participate in the creative development, technical implementation, and curation of online content for websites and related digital platforms.
• Use the digital content management system to create, modify, and edit webpages.
• Implement recommended updates to agency online documents, including PowerPoint, forms, reports, and training and guidance documents using Adobe Acrobat.
• Follow best practices and style guidelines to produce high-quality and accurate work.
• Adhere to agency policies and strategies for digital communications.
• Collaborate with the Report Development Unit (RDU) staff and management to edit audit reports and other publications, including editing, proofreading, designing, and formatting print content, charts, graphs, and other figures.
• Update and maintain the Division’s Style Guide and other comment libraries of approved wording for audit reports.
• Assist with the corrective action plan and report tracking processes.

Requirements

To be appointed to this position, you must have at least six (6) years of experience in public relations, social media, and digital communications.

• An Associate’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or a similar degree can substitute for two (2) years of general experience.
• A Bachelor’s degree in the same fields can substitute for four (4) years of general experience.
• A Master’s degree in the same fields can substitute for one (1) additional year of general experience.
• Education substitutions are not to exceed five (5) years of total experience.

This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility. For more information, visit the NYS Department of Civil Service website.

Skills

• Strong editing skills
• Strong formatting skills, with a focus on formatting figures in reports (charts/graphs/tables)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge of and experience with producing ADA-compliant content
• Knowledge of and experience working with content management systems
• Ability to handle multiple and competing priorities
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to think and work independently
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft Suite of products (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams)
• Knowledge and use of Adobe products (e.g., Acrobat)

Benefits

• A state pension with vesting after five years’ service
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance available to all employees and their dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health care
• Productivity Enhancement Program (PEP), allowing eligible employees to exchange previously accrued leave in return for a credit toward their health insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• Holiday and paid time off
• Shift and geographic pay differentials
• A committed continuous learning environment
• Informational Brown Bag sessions
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and strengthen competencies

Schedule

This position can be located in LGSA’s Albany Central Office or available Regional Offices.

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where reasonable. Generally, employees new to OSC will be restricted from telecommuting for at least 8 calendar weeks. After this period, employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period if their primary residence location, duties, and work performance align with telecommuting and operational needs.