Public Information Officer I

Job Description And Duties The Department of Industrial Relation’s Office of Communications and Media Relations (COMMS) is hiring a motivated and detail-oriented Public Information Officer I to craft compelling stories, build relationships with media partners, and keep the public informed about critical programs and services. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to help amplify our department’s message, we encourage you to apply.

Under the direction of the Information Officer II Supervisor (IO II Supervisor), the Information Officer (IO) I responds to media inquiries, facilitates media-related Public Records Act requests, and assists in preparing subject matter experts for media interviews. The IO I will, in collaboration with other Office of Communications and Media Relations (COMMS) team members, make recommendations to the IO II Supervisor and COMMS leadership on how to improve the department's communications to ensure equity-embedded messaging. The incumbent will also be relied upon to take an active role in press and outreach events across the state.

Only one position is available to fill in either the Sacramento Office or the Oakland Office. Please see other posting under a different job control in CalCareers for the other location. If you are interested in the one position at more than one location, please submit a new application for each job control.

Refer to the duty statement for full details about the position.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR

• 249.3

To be considered for this Information Officer I job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://www.calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1275

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions The office is located at:

1416 9th St. 13th Fl

Sacramento, CA 95814

The incumbent will be required to travel (10-20%) to public events, meetings and departmental events. This position also requires responsiveness to the public and media, and attendance of public meetings outside of normal business hours. The incumbent is expected to maintain a hybrid work schedule with a minimum of four days per week in the office, or more based on operational needs. The position requires the ability for prolonged sitting and to work at a computer for extended periods of time, and to move and transport office items in a safe manner.

The incumbent must handle sensitive and confidential materials and matters in a professional manner and establish cooperative working relationships with others. The incumbent has daily contact with other Comms staff and also has contact frequently with staff in other DIR divisions, programs and units, as well as frequent contact with stakeholders and members of the press.

Special Requirements A statement of qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the Standard State Application (STD 678). The SOQ must state the applicant's name and the classification/position they are applying for at the top, right corner of the page. Additionally, it must be 12-pt Arial font and no more than three (3) pages in length typed. Clearly label the SOQ and re-state each question preceding each response. Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered.

• Describe your work experience collaborating with various government agencies, elected officials, media and/or the public.
• Describe your experience working on high-priority assignments or projects. How did you manage your time effectively?
• Describe your experience, if any, working in/for marketing and public relations.
• Explain your background and experience working with social media.

Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 10/28/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Industrial Relations

Cert Mailing Address Sacramento

Attn: Human Resources/Certs Unit

1416 9th Street, 13th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Industrial Relations

Cert Drop Off Address Sacramento

Human Resources/Certs Unit

1416 9th Street, 13th Floor

Sacramento , CA 95814

08:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Special Requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.