INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST)

Public Information Officer Department of Transportation

JC-521704

- Public Information Officer

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(SPECIALIST) $6,031.00 - $7,775.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

6/30/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the Public lnformation Branch Chief the Public Information Officer (PIO) is responsible to communicate to general public and will manage multiple tasks and assignments with attention to detail. The PIO is responsible for department and community advocacy, media relations, strategic planning, and project delivery support. Punctual, regular attendance and able to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of California. Parf 04-26-0687 JC 521704 This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's evolving telework policy. Caltrans supports telework, recognizing that in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksites with minimum notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate will be required to commute to the headquartered location as needed to meet operational needs. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee's designated headquartered location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate. Please take this 1-minute Caltrans Recruitment survey to tell us how you found out about this job.

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//forms.office.com/g/RyK102ty4G https://youtu.be/oC9wIp8QalI Apply today to join our team! We especially encourage applicants to check out our Caltrans Career Compass tool! The Caltrans Career Compass is a tool to assist and help candidates understand and succeed in applying to Caltrans positions. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Position located at 111 Grand Ave Oakland, Alameda County. While at the district office, employee will work in a climate-controlled office under artificial light. Employee will primarily work in a workstation cubicle in a shared office. Core working hours will be set sometime between 7:30am and 5:30pm; however, may need to respond to incidents within the District's nine (9) counties at night, on the weekend or after work hours. Employee may also be exposed to a variety of hazardous and/or unpleasant field conditions including working next to high speed traffic, during darkness, during wet, rainy, cold or hot weather or any other type of weather conditions. Employee may be exposed to unpleasant traffic accident scenes which could include seriously injured or deceased persons. Frequent travel is required throughout the nine counties of District 4 boundaries or infrequently statewide. Travel to Caltrans projects will be necessary. Overtime may be required and vacations may be restricted during peak periods. Employees will also periodically be required to travel and work outdoors and may be exposed to dirt, noise, uneven surfaces, or temperature extremes. This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on Caltrans's current telework policy. While Caltrans supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. The selected candidate may be required to conduct business travel on behalf of the Department or commute to the headquartered location. Business travel reimbursements considers an employee's designated Headquarters Location, primary residence, and may be subject to CalHR regulations or applicable bargaining unit contract provisions. All commute expenses to the headquartered location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate." Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

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(SPECIALIST) Additional Documents Job Application Package Checklist Position Details Job Code #:

JC-521704

Position #(s): 904-012-5601-014

Working Title:

Public Information Officer

Classification:

INFORMATION OFFICER I

(SPECIALIST) $6,031.00 - $7,775.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of

Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time Department Information Caltrans Mission:

Improving lives and communities through transportation.

Caltrans Vision:

A thriving and connected California. The Caltrans workforce is made up of diverse and unique individuals who contribute to our organizational success.

Department Website:

www.dot.ca.gov

Director's EEO Policy:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity

Director's EEO Policy Statement:

https://dot.ca.gov/programs/equal-employment-opportunity Special Requirements Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Failure to submit a Statement of Qualifications will disqualify candidates from the hiring process. Please include a 1-page Statement of Qualifications, answering the following: 1. What is your experience, if any, working with or for newspapers, television, radio and/or online media? 2. Please detail duties, and years of experience fielding complaints and inquiries, researching and analyzing for answers and solutions, and providing responses in writing or verbally. 3. Describe experience crafting speeches, talking points, sound bites or other informational broadcasts. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

6/30/2026