Public Affairs Manager

Under administrative direction of the Deputy Director of Communications and Public Affairs (CEA), the Public Affairs Manager (Information Officer II) is responsible for managing the Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Communications and Public Affairs raises awareness of traffic safety issues and promotes a positive traffic safety culture. The incumbent oversees and promotes agency activities through traditional and emerging media that positions the agency as the subject matter expert and voice of traffic safety. The incumbent acts as a lead on many education campaign initiatives and projects, as well as managing the OTS social media content strategy and public outreach and engagement efforts.

The incumbent utilizes principles of graphic design, photo/video production, and storytelling to publicize agency programs and services in a variety of media, offers communications support to key stakeholders and partners, works closely with the media to leverage positive stories about agency programs, and coordinates related internal and external communications with OTS grant sub-recipients and other traffic safety partners.

Eligibility for hire may be determined by your score on the Information Officer II exam. For those who do not have current eligibility (e.g., transfer, permissive reinstatement, or voluntary demotions) and/or who will be new to state civil services employment, you must be on the state examination list to be eligible for these positions. To apply for the exam, please click here and search by typing in the classification title.

PARF #91-26-0014 / JC-517182

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: