Information & Education Specialist

Job Posting End Date:

May 27, 2026 🛑

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Job Title:

Information & Education Specialist Salary Range:

N/A Position Salary:

6,043.00

USD Monthly Location:

Department of Water -

Admin Civil Service or Non Civil Service:

Civil Service Job Summary:

Plans, directs and implements a comprehensive information and educational program for the public and employees of a major operating department that includes community relations activities; maintains effective working relationships with members of the media, community groups, and key individuals in the public and private sectors; coordinates and facilitates departmental training and strategic planning to improve organizational effectiveness; and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

(The following are examples of duties and are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in this class. The omission of specific duties statements does not preclude management from assigning such duties if such duties are a logical assignment for the position). Plans and executes a comprehensive information program to publicize the activities and accomplishments of a major operating department to improve the public's perception and support of its various programs and projects; Recommends and implements policies and procedures relative to the department's public information program and the dissemination of information; Conducts fact-finding studies and surveys; evaluates information and opinions; prepares reports of findings with recommendations for administration's response, informational presentations, or for a review of an operational concern identified in the survey; Determines choice of media and methods for disseminating information; writes news releases, articles, bulletins and radio announcement scripts; speaks before government, business and community organizations; Meets with appropriate community organizations and/or concerned and interested residents; interprets and explains the department's policies, programs and operations; clarifies department's policy decisions; provides information on CIP projects, program design or construction status; Plans the layout and design and arranges for printing of informational material; arranges for photographs and other illustrative material; assists with demonstrations and exhibits for public display; Coordinates tours of department's facilities and coordinates informational presentations by staff; Plans and develops video and power point presentations; develops and maintains social media sites and departmental or county websites; Identifies potential sources of loan/grant funds from federal, state and private sources; evaluates appropriateness of loan/grant funds relative to department goals; prepares loan/grant applications and supporting documentation; Assists in the preparation of annual and special reports and publishes internal newsletters; Organizes and coordinates the department's participation in community projects and events to foster community relations; Establishes and maintains effective relationships with the press, radio and television executives, and with other business and community representatives; Serves as departmental liaison to coordinate county-wide public informational and/or educations activities and programs with the Office of the Mayor; Keeps abreast of communication and social media technology and practices; modifies departmental programs to improve its effectiveness; Provides coaching and support to all groups and keeps stakeholders informed of status and progress of plans; Assists superiors in contracting for or developing strategic planning training; meets with core group, management, staff and stakeholders; Assists staff with implementation of new initiatives and strategies to improve organizational effectiveness; and Performs other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Training and Experience:

A combination of education and experience substantially equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in journalism, public relations, communications, public administration or a related field; and three (3) years of specialized work experience; and one (1) year of experience in conducting informational workshops and coordinating or facilitating press conferences.

Qualifying Specialized Work Experience:

Professional work experience in public relations, journalism, communications or public administration that included experience in researching, organizing and developing newsletters, brochures, websites, press releases and other informational materials for the media. For additional details about the job and information on minimum qualification substitutions, if any, click here.

Work Shift/ Schedule:

Monday-Friday (United States of America) Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of the County of Kauaʻi that there shall be no discrimination in employment pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 as amended, and the Hawaii Revised Statutes Chapters 368 and 378. Except for bona fide occupational or other legal requirements, no individual employed by the County, or applying for employment with the County, shall be subjected to discrimination on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, age, religion, color, ancestry, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy or reproductive health decisions, arrest and court record, assignment of child support, national guard participation, Veteran status, credit history, domestic/sexual violence victim status, or any other basis covered by state or federal laws governing non-discrimination Join our Team of over 1,300 employees on the island of Kaua'i and start building a better tomorrow for you, your family and the Kaua'i community! I've submitted my application, what happens next? For civil service positions, applicants will be evaluated based on the content of their applications and depending on the position, may require additional assessments such as a written examination, performance examination or evidence of a valid driver's license before being placed on an eligible list for that class of work. Depending on your ranking on the eligible list, you may be invited to participate in the remainder of the selection process. For non-civil service positions, applicants do not need to meet minimum qualification requirements. Oral Interviews are conducted with a panel of interviewers and if you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by the hiring department. Employment references will be conducted for the final applicant. After offer, depending on the position, other requirements such as criminal background check, physical examination, and drug testing may be required. What is an eligible list? Applicants for civil service positions who meets the minimum qualification requirements are placed on an eligible list which will be used by departments to fill a vacant position for that class of work. An applicant will remain on an eligible list for 6 months. What is the difference between a civil service and non-civil service position? A civil service position must be filled through the merit system whereby applicants must be qualified to fill a position. Becoming a civil service employee provides an individual with various rights not afforded to non-civil service employees. For more information about civil service recruitment, visit our website: Employment Opportunities - Kauai County, HI Hiring for a non-civil service position is usually processed by the hiring department. There are no minimum qualification requirements and your employment is considered "at will" which means that you may be discharged by the hiring department at any time. Do you allow substitutions for minimum qualification requirements (education for experience or experience for education)? Yes we do! For more information about allowed substitutions for a specific position, visit Class Specifications and search the specific job description that you are interested in. What benefits does the County of Kaua'i offer? The County of Kaua'i offers generous leave time that employees start earning as soon as you are hired! 21 days of vacation leave 21 days of sick leave 13 paid holidays (14 in an election year) FREE medical for your entire family! Vested retirement benefits after 10 years of service! And much more! For more information about benefits, visit our website: Benefits of Becoming a County of Kaua'i Employee Didn't see a job that fits your career goals? Don't worry, we are always updating our career site! Sign up for alerts to know when new jobs are posted! Start by creating a Candidate profile by going to "Sign In" located in the top right corner of your screen and you'll be able to set up job interest alerts! This means you would know when we post a position that matches your desired role!