Public Information Officer 1-3

Public Information Officer II

The mission of the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East (SLFPA-E) is to ensure the physical and operational integrity of the regional flood risk management system across the East Jefferson, Orleans, and St. Bernard Parishes. This includes safeguarding against storm surges from hurricanes and other flood-related events. SLFPA-E is responsible for managing 192 miles of levees and floodwalls, 246 floodgates, 3 Permanent Canal Closure Pump Stations (PCCPs), and 8 marine navigational gates/complex structures.
The Public Information Officer II serves as a key communications support role for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East, which includes the Orleans Levee District, East Jefferson Levee District, and Lake Borgne Basin Levee District. This position supports the Public Information Director in media relations, public messaging, website maintenance, social media coordination, newsletters, outreach, photography, emergency communications, and agency-approved public information efforts. The role also serves as a liaison with the Orleans Levee District and East Jefferson Levee District Police Departments and supports basic IT-related initiatives as directed.
The position is considered essential personnel and requires 24/availability during incidents, accidents, storms, flooding, tropical events, and other emergencies. The incumbent must be able to communicate clearly and professionally with media partners, members of the public, internal staff, state, and local entities.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas.
Managing Projects: The ability to initiate, plan, execute, manage, and close out all project goals within the established timeline.
Thinking Critically: The ability to objectively question, analyze, interpret, and evaluate information to form a conclusion.
Accepting Direction: The ability to accept and follow directions from those higher in the chain of command.
Adapting to Change: The ability to demonstrate flexibility in thoughts, behaviors, and actions in response to evolving circumstances or unexpected change
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to be consistent, honest, and a trustworthy steward of State resources.
Demonstrating Initiative: The ability to assess information and take action independently to help the organization achieve its goals.
Learning Actively: The ability to pursue learning, seek feedback, and integrate new knowledge to improve personal and professional performance
Leveraging Technology: The ability to use digital tools, systems, and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; OR
Six years of full-time experience in any field; OR
A bachelor's degree.
Experience Substitution: Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.
Job Duties:
This position serves as the Public Information Officer II for the Southeast Louisiana Flood Protection Authority-East, which includes the Orleans Levee District, East Jefferson Levee District, and Lake Borgne Basin Levee District. The SLFPA-E has a combined budget of $55 million and encompasses many funds, expenditure types, and income sources.
The Public Information Officer reports directly to the Public Information Director and assists in several vital functions of the Public Information department. The PIO will be on-call 24/7 in the event of incidents, accidents, or emergencies, including flooding or storms. The PIO is considered essential personnel and is required to remain during tropical events. The incumbent will act as a liaison for the Orleans Levee District and East Jefferson Levee District Police Departments. Additionally, the incumbent will perform website updates and maintenance, including press releases, marketing materials, and digital assets, related to the agency.
The PIO will assist in all media relations aspects, including responding to and communicating with media partners and members of the public, as well as federal, state, and local entities.
The PIO will help coordinate and develop content for the internal and external agency newsletter, message boards, including photography. This person will provide support to the Administration for the use of third-party notification systems.
The PIO will support the Public Information Director in facilitating, maintaining, and posting agency-approved social media content on the agency's various social media accounts. The PIO will be a part of our outreach efforts and provide tours.
The incumbent will also support the Information Technology Department with basic IT initiatives as directed by the Public Information Director.
Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This appointment type can be filled as Probational, Promotional, Lateral Transfer, Detail to Special Duty or Job Appointment.
Career Progression: This position participates in a Career Progression Group.
Work Schedule: Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday.
Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
For further information about this vacancy, contact:
Sage Celestin
SELA Flood Protection Agency-East
504-286-3112
scelestin@slfpae.gov