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Company Name : Benton County Oregon
Location : Corvallis, OR
Position : Public Information Officer (BA42)

Job Description : Job Summary

The Benton County Board of Commissioners Department is currently seeking a Public Information Officer to join the team.

Job Summary
The Public Information Officer oversees public information and public engagement for the Benton County organization. Responsibilities include working collaboratively with the Board of Commissioners (BOC), County Administration, Directors, communications staff in County departments, management, and staff, to inform and educate the public, media representatives, community partners, stakeholders and other governmental agencies through a variety of communications, marketing, media relations, and community engagement and public relations activities.

Click here (Download PDF reader) for a complete list of the duties, responsibilities and physical requirements of this position.

We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and LGBTQIA+ community members. The strength of our organization lies in the diversity of our workforce and the perspectives our employees bring to their work at Benton County.

The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
Bachelor’s Degree in journalism, communications, public relations, marketing, public or business administration, or related field.
2 years of professional work experience in Public Relations, Marketing or Communications.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Please ensure you have provided a thorough and updated application as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Your application materials will be used to determine salary based on a pay equity assessment. For further information, please click on the link: Oregon Pay Equity Law

Special Requirements
Valid Oregon Driver’s License. This position may require driving and using of a personal vehicle.
The Ideal Candidate
Bi-lingual in Spanish / English.
3+ years of directly related professional work experience in Public Relations, Marketing or Communications.
Your Total Compensation / Benefits
Annual salary range of $57,781 – $77,983.
Rewarding work in an inclusive, team-oriented, productive, innovative, and creative environment; allowing an outstanding quality of life.
Colleagues who are passionate about public service.
Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave; and a great work-life balance.
Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with Benton County.
Choose between a traditional PPO (low deductible) medical plan in which you pay a portion of the monthly premium or an employer-paid (high deductible) medical plan with additional options for an HSA or HRA account.
The County funds up to $1400 (available for the high deductible plan only) for the HSA or HRA account.
Choose between two dental group plans – MODA or Willamette Dental Plan.
The Vision plan is embedded in the medical plans.
Employer paid Life and AD&D insurance coverage, plus optional supplemental available for employee/spouse.
Employer paid Long Term Disability coverage.
Employer paid retirement contribution towards Oregon PERS.
Deferred Compensation 457b Plan with employer contribution and optional employee contribution.
Live, work, and play in Corvallis, Oregon.
Application Requirements
For your application to be fully considered, please submit the following with your application as an attachment:

Three (3) portfolio examples:
Graphic design or art direction (post card, flyer, brochure, multi page publication, etc.)
Writing sample (feature writing or news releases, preferred)
Website content strategy and information architecture (URL or screenshot)
For each portfolio example, describe the deliverable or project, the team, your role producing the deliverable and if applicable, how your role fit into a larger project team, and how you measure the success of each example. Example portfolio description must be 500 words or less.

Working & Living in Benton County
Perfectly placed in the Willamette Valley, 90 miles south of Portland and 40 miles north of Eugene, Benton County has easy access to urban areas with ample opportunities for cultural activities. Combined with outdoor recreation galore in the Cascade Range 80 miles to the east and the Coastal Range and Pacific Ocean 50 miles west, the county’s 90,000 residents like to say they “have it all.”

Working at Benton County
Living in Benton County

How to Apply
To apply for this position, click on the “Apply” button to fill out all information in the online application and complete the questionnaire. Failure to do so may result in your application being removed from consideration.
Only complete applications received by the posted application deadline date, or the first review date will be considered.
Answer all supplemental questions.
After you Apply
You will get an email stating your application has been submitted. Log in to your NeoGov account before the job announcement closes to see if you have any pending tasks or notifications, and make sure to complete these tasks before the job announcement closes. These can be found under the “My Applications” section.
Be sure to check both your email and NeoGov account for updates regarding this recruitment.
Additional information
This is a FLSA exempt position.
This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Primarily sedentary, may be required to lift up to 25 lbs.
Please save a copy of this job announcement for your reference, as it may not be available for you to view after the job closes.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please see the following website: Veterans Resources. NOTE: If claiming veterans’ preference please be sure to attach your DD214 or Disability letter from the VA.
Benton County does not offer VISA sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. Benton County will review these documents to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, please contact the Benton County Human Resources Department by calling 541-766-6081.
Benton County is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer committed to work force diversity, fair employment practices and non-discrimination, including pay equity for all employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income.

Helpful links and contact information
Learn more about Benton County
Understanding the County Application Process
Job Interest Cards webpage

For more information you may contact us by e-mail at recruiting@co.benton.or.us or by phone at 541-766-6081.

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