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Job Posting End Date:
May 27, 2026Job Title:
Information & Education SpecialistSalary Range:
N/APosition Salary:
6,043.00 USD MonthlyLocation:
Department of Water - AdminCivil Service or Non Civil Service:
Civil ServiceJob Summary:
Plans, directs and implements a comprehensive information and educational program for the public and employees of a major operating department that includes community relations activities; maintains effective working relationships with members of the media, community groups, and key individuals in the public and private sectors; coordinates and facilitates departmental training and strategic planning to improve organizational effectiveness; and performs other related duties as required.Examples of Duties:
(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position).
Plans and executes a comprehensive information program to publicize the activities and accomplishments of a major operating department to improve the public’s perception and support of its various programs and projects;
Recommends and implements policies and procedures relative to the department’s public information program and the dissemination of information;
Conducts fact-finding studies and surveys; evaluates information and opinions; prepares reports of findings with recommendations for administration’s response, informational presentations, or for a review of an operational concern identified in the survey;
Determines choice of media and methods for disseminating information; writes news releases, articles, bulletins and radio announcement scripts; speaks before government, business and community organizations;
Meets with appropriate community organizations and/or concerned and interested residents; interprets and explains the department’s policies, programs and operations; clarifies department’s policy decisions; provides information on CIP projects, program design or construction status;
Plans the layout and design and arranges for printing of informational material; arranges for photographs and other illustrative material; assists with demonstrations and exhibits for public display;
Coordinates tours of department’s facilities and coordinates informational presentations by staff;
Plans and develops video and power point presentations; develops and maintains social media sites and departmental or county websites;
Identifies potential sources of loan/grant funds from federal, state and private sources; evaluates appropriateness of loan/grant funds relative to department goals; prepares loan/grant applications and supporting documentation;
Assists in the preparation of annual and special reports and publishes internal newsletters;
Organizes and coordinates the department’s participation in community projects and events to foster community relations;
Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the press, radio and television executives, and with other business and community representatives;
Serves as departmental liaison to coordinate county-wide public informational and/or educations activities and programs with the Office of the Mayor;
Keeps abreast of communication and social media technology and practices; modifies departmental programs to improve its effectiveness;
Provides coaching and support to all groups and keeps stakeholders informed of status and progress of plans;
Assists superiors in contracting for or developing strategic planning training; meets with core group, management, staff and stakeholders;
Assists staff with implementation of new initiatives and strategies to improve organizational effectiveness; and
Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications:
Training and Experience:
A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in journalism, public relations, communications, public administration or a related field; and
three (3) years of specialized work experience; and
one (1) year of experience in conducting informational workshops and coordinating or facilitating press conferences.
Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:
Professional work experience in public relations, journalism, communications or public administration that included experience in researching, organizing and developing newsletters, brochures, websites, press releases and other informational materials for the media.
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Work Shift/ Schedule:
Monday-Friday (United States of America)Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378.
Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination
