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Full-time
2-5

Public Information Officer 1, 20057539

3/20/2026

The Public Information Officer 1 will collaborate with the Officer 2 to act as a spokesperson for ODOT District 6, handling communications with the public, media, and partners. Responsibilities include developing clear messaging about construction impacts, managing social media content, and preparing informational materials.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Employment with the State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – it is a privilege to serve our families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state. We are a team of dedicated public servants committed to high performance, innovative thinking, and delivering excellent and efficient services. Our goal is to recruit and retain the best talent for our positions, because when we have the best talent, we get the best results for our community. We are #TeamOhio.
About the Role

Public Information Officer 1, PN 20057539

What You Will Do:

  • Work alongside the Public Information Officer 2 to serve as a spokesperson for ODOT District 6, managing inquiries from the public, media, and local partners.
  • Track public inquiries and coordinate timely responses with the appropriate staff.
  • Develop clear and accurate messaging to communicate construction impacts, detours, and traffic updates to the public.
  • Manage and create content for district social media channels, including graphics, photos, and videos highlighting transportation projects and safety messages.
  • Assist in the preparation of presentations, fact sheets, and informational materials for internal and external audiences.

Who we are looking for:

An outgoing, creative, and energetic professional who is eager to learn, demonstrates strong attention to detail, and adapts quickly in a fast‑changing environment.

 

Benefits to you:

  • ·         Enjoy an excellent work/life balance.
  • ·         Receive paid time off with vacation, sick and personal leave.
  • ·         Receive 11 paid holidays per year.
  • ·         Receive regular pay increases; 1st increase after 4 months.
  • ·         Receive an extensive benefits package; including Medical and FREE Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance after completion of eligibility period.
  • ·         Experience growth opportunities within organization.
  • ·         Participate in employee tuition reimbursement programs.
  • ·         Receive a pension plan with 14%25 employer contribution. 

For a list of all the State of Ohio benefits, please visit the Total Rewards website!



30 mos. exp. in field of journalism or communication dealing in public multi-media techniques & relations, public speaking, news writing, reporting & editing or technical report translation & communication dealing in public meetings; valid driver's license.

-Or completion of undergraduate core program in journalism or communication; 6 mos. exp. in public multi-media techniques & relations in field of journalism or communication; valid driver's license.

-Or 12 mos. exp. as Public Information Specialist, 64420; valid driver's license.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Communications

Key Skills
Public RelationsSpokespersonMedia RelationsPublic Inquiries ManagementContent CreationSocial Media ManagementGraphic DesignPhotographyVideographyPresentation PreparationFact Sheet DevelopmentCommunicationNews WritingReportingEditingTechnical Report Translation
Categories
Government & Public SectorCreative & MediaTransportationAdministrative
Benefits
Work/Life BalancePaid Time OffVacationSick LeavePersonal LeavePaid HolidaysPay IncreasesMedical InsuranceVision InsuranceDental InsuranceBasic Life InsuranceGrowth OpportunitiesTuition ReimbursementPension Plan
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