Emergency Services Sr. Marketing Specialist/ Public Information Officer

Senior Marketing Specialist / Public Information Officer

The Senior Marketing Specialist / Public Information Officer performs advanced, responsible, professional public communications, marketing, and emergency public information duties. This position coordinates the development, administration, and release of information regarding a wide range of programs and services to foster and improve media and community information throughout Volusia County. The position performs both customary marketing and public information activities as well as work in videography, photography, and social/electronic media for Volusia County.

In addition to standard community information and marketing functions, this position serves as a Public Information Officer (PIO) in support of the Emergency Services Department and its Divisions, including Fire Rescue, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Medical Administration, and Emergency Management. This includes supporting the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Joint Information Center (JIC) and acting as a Joint Information System (JIS) Coordinator as assigned. A key component of this position is the competence and capacity to perform marketing, communications, and digital media production activities in a time-sensitive, deadline-driven environment, including during emergency activations.

Note: This position will be on call 24/7 as part of emergency operations. Availability after hours and on weekends.

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance
• Retirement options
• Supplemental insurance
• Paid time off
• Additional benefits

Minimum Requirements:

Seven (7) years of experience in marketing, public relations, advertising, emergency public information, or a related field to include experience in audio/visual technology and video program production.

OR

Bachelor's degree in public relations, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Journalism, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a related field, and a minimum of three (3) years of experience in marketing, public relations, advertising, emergency public information, or a related field to include experience in audio/visual technology and video program production.

A comparable amount of education, training, or experience may substitute for the minimum experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license at the time of hire.

Must possess a valid Florida driver's license within 30 days of hire and maintain thereafter.

Completion of the following FEMA Independent Study and Classroom Courses required within one year of appointment:

• IS-29 – PIO Awareness
• G-290 – Basic PIO
• G-291 – JIS/JIC Planning for Tribal, State and Local PIOs
• E-388 – Advanced PIO
• E/L-952 – NIMS ICS All-Hazards Public Information Officer Course