Public Information Specialist 1 (Digital Content)(SG -18)Item# 04124

About the role

This position involves creative development, technical implementation, and curation of online content for websites and related digital platforms. You will work within the Report Development Unit (RDU), collaborating with staff and management to edit audit reports and other publications, including editing, proofreading, designing, and formatting print content, charts, graphs, and other figures.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Update and maintain the Division’s Style Guide and other comment libraries of approved wording for audit reports.
• Assist with 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. Education substitutions are as follows:

• An Associate’s degree in Communications, English, Public Relations, Social Media, Digital Communications, or a similar field 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 cannot exceed five (5) years of total experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 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 (e.g., Word, Excel, Teams).
• Knowledge and use of Adobe products (e.g., Acrobat).

Location

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

Telecommuting

The Office of the New York State Comptroller (OSC) supports telecommuting where reasonable based on the agency’s mission and operational needs. Generally, new employees may telecommute up to 5 days per pay period after an initial 8-calendar-week restriction, provided their duties, work performance, and primary residence align with telecommuting policies.

Benefits

• A state pension with vesting after five years of 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 accrued leave for a health insurance credit.
• 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, including informational Brown Bag sessions.
• Wellness at Work Programs to promote employee health and wellness.
• OSC Mentoring Program to network, contribute, and strengthen competencies.