Public Information Officer

Posted 2 months ago
North Carolina Dept of Environmental Quality, Wake County, NC, Openings : 1,
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Description of Work



Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? DEQ has an open opportunity for a Public Information Officer .

  • This is a REPOST of position 65034867.
Previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered. *

  • This is a time-limited position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months).
If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position,
you may inquire at the interview. *
* This position is pending reclassification to an Information &amp Communications Spec II *
This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office and remote workdays. The NC Department of Environmental Quality trusts our employees to be self-motivated and successful in hybrid/remote roles. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.


Description of Work:

This position serves as a Public Information Officer (PIO) for DEQ’s Permitting Transformation Program. The PIO is responsible for internal and external communications for the program and supports the work of the agency-wide initiative designed to streamline DEQ’s permitting processes while improving public access to permit information. The PIO serves a key coordinating role across multiple divisions for online permit launches and support of the AccessDEQ portal.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop communication materials such as press releases, website content and training guides and/or videos.
  • Facilitate communication between PTP development and permitting programs.
  • Responding to inquiries from stakeholders, media and the public
  • Organize and supporting public information sessions, events, meetings and webinars.
  • Assist division staff with planning, reports, presentations, and other materials as appropriate.
  • Fulfilling public records requests in accordance with the state public records law
  • Maintain and update web pages and supporting materials.
  • Assist with stakeholder outreach and public engagement.
The Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs: The Office of Environmental Education and Public Affairs is responsible for supporting the department’s initiatives and objectives through communications, outreach, and dissemination of information to the public. Public Affairs coordinates the department’s communications, public information and outreach efforts through interaction with residents and the news media, publication production, special events and public information programs and initiatives, and serves in an advisory position to the Secretary and senior management regarding a broad array of internal and external communications issues.
The NC Department of Environmental Quality: The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolinas environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the publics health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolinas needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the states school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.
If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
#24-03508 DEPA65034867
Recruitment Range: $ 46,817 .00 – $64,373.00
This position is located at: Green Square Complex – 217 West Jones St. Raleigh, NC 27603

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies


To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
  • Documented experience drafting or publishing press releases.
  • Documented experience maintaining or updating websites.
  • Demonstrated work experience planning public information meetings and/or stakeholder outreach activities.
  • Demonstrated experience editing and/or analyzing information, materials, or publications.
Management Preferences:
  • Experience with developing technology program launch communications and supporting user guides.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See https://oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public affairs, media journalism, English, or a related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in communications, public relations, or publicity work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.

DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
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