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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER 1 or 2 (LSEM)

Salary

$2,732.00 - $4,682.00 Monthly

Location

Shreveport, LA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

216586

Department

DOS-Secretary of State

Opening Date

01/16/2026

Closing Date

1/23/2026 11:59 PM Central

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About this Job

The mission of the Secretary of State's office is to serve the public by meeting its legal responsibilities of collecting, securing and communicating information that enhances commerce, ensures the integrity of Louisiana's elections and preserves, presents and makes accessible government information essential to Louisiana's operations and its recorded history.

Join our team and drive the communications strategy for the Louisiana State Exhibit Museum as a Public Information Officer 1 or 2.

AN IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD POSSESS THE FOLLOWING COMPETENCIES:

+ Building and Supporting Teams: The ability to combine one's actions and efforts with others to work toward achieving a common goal.

+ Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

+ Demonstrating Accountability: The ability to take ownership of actions, behaviors, performance, decisions, and outcomes.

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 Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be foundhere.

Job Duties and Other Information

Job Duties:

+ Scheduling and leading tours.

+ Scheduling and coordinating special events.

+ Experience in marketing to include social media (preferable)

+ Ability to work independently, as well as collaborate with schools, teachers, support groups, and museum staff

+ Occasional work outside of normal schedule (evenings and weekends)

Position-Specific Details:

Division: Museums - Louisiana State Exhibit Museum / One (1) vacancy

Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Public Info Officer 1 or 2.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order 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:

Ashley Rathcke, HR Specialist

Secretary of State Nancy Landry

Human Resource Division

P. O. Box 94125

Baton Rouge, LA 70804-9125

[email protected]

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Louisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity tomake a differencethrough public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career.

As a state employee, you will earn competitive pay, choose from a variety of benefits, and have access to a great professional development program:

Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https://info.groupbenefits.org/

Parental Leave– Up to six weeks paid parental leave

More information can be found athttps://www.civilservice.louisiana.gov/Parental-Leave/Default.aspx

Holidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year:

+ New Year's Day

+ Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,

+ Mardi Gras,

+ Good Friday,

+ Memorial Day,

+ Independence Day,

+ Labor Day,

+ Veteran's Day,

+ Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

***** Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the Governor

State employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use. Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase.

Retirement – State of Louisiana employees are eligible to participate in various retirement systems (based on the type of appointment and agency for which an employee works). These retirement systems provide retirement allowances and other benefits for state officers and employees and their beneficiaries. State retirement systems may include (but are not limited to):

+ Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www.lasersonline.org). LASERS has provided this video (https://lasersonline.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Your\_Retirement\_System.mp4) to give you more detailed information about their system

+ Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www.trsl.org),

+ Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.lsers.net), among others

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BST - 26: Building and Supporting Teams - How well do you work with others to achieve shared goals and contribute to a positive team environment?

+ I avoid teamwork, create conflict, or don’t contribute.

+ I contribute to team efforts with encouragement and guidance.

+ I work well with others, contribute consistently, and support the team.

+ I unite teams, build trust, and help others work through conflict.

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BST - 26: Building and Supporting Teams - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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CE - 26: Communicating Effectively - How well do you share information and ideas in ways that others can understand, relate to, and act on?

+ I communicate unclearly, use poor tone, and ignore the audience.

+ I share main ideas clearly and adapt to the audience when reminded.

+ I communicate clearly, listen actively, and explain complex ideas well.

+ I craft messages that connect, inspire, and drive action across audiences.

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CE - 26: Communicating Effectively - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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DA - 26: Demonstrating Accountability - How well do you take responsibility for your actions, results, and performance?

+ I avoid responsibility, deliver poor work, and resist feedback.

+ I take ownership when prompted and meet basic expectations.

+ I own results, meet standards, and respond to feedback professionally.

+ I drive high performance, prevent issues, and model accountability.

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DA - 26: Demonstrating Accountability - Explain your selection by providing specific examples from your experience. Tip: Use the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to explain how you have demonstrated this competency. Examples from work, military service, volunteering, education, or other life experiences are all valid.

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Employer

State of Louisiana

Address

For agency contact information, please refer to

the supplemental information above.

Louisiana State Civil Service, Louisiana, 70802

Phone

(866) 783-5462

Website

http://agency.governmentjobs.com/louisiana/default.cfm

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