This is the supplemental questionnaire for the classification of Public Information Specialist (Public Information Assistant). This questionnaire will be scored based on your checked responses. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored but will be available to the hiring authority.
By continuing in this examination process, you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.
If selected for interview, you may be required to display and respond to questions to validate your responses to this exam.
I have read and understand the above instructions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NOT SCORED)
This section will not be scored but may assist with determining how the applicant reports meeting the minimum qualifications for this classification.
1.
Do you possess two years of increasingly responsible professional level communications, media and/or public information experience including spokesperson responsibilities and/or developing and implementing public relations programs?
Yes
No
If you answered yes, please describe below.
2.
Do you possess the equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in English, journalism, marketing, communication, public relations, or a related field?
Yes
No
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EXAMINATION (SCORED)
This section of the supplemental questionnaire is the Civil Service examination for this position. This supplemental questionnaire will be scored based on your checked responses below. Narratives provided by applicants describing training and/or experience will not be scored, but will be available to the hiring authority and may be utilized for interview and selection determination. Scores received from this section will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list.
For the items in this section, please indicate your level of training and experience and then provide a brief description of your related experience in the space provided.
Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated nor considered as responses to the items in this supplemental questionnaire. In addition, responses to this questionnaire will not be used for determining minimum qualifications for this position.
1.
Researching and writing news releases, newsletter articles, brochures, fliers, and other materials in support of the public information effort.
No Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year to less than 2 years of experience
2 years to less than 4 years of experience
4 or more years of experience
If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below. Include in your response the methodology that you rely on to get your facts and messaging correct and in line with stakeholders.
2.
Communicating complex and/or sensitive information to the media and public via news releases and other forms of messaging.
No Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year to less than 2 years of experience
2 years to less than 4 years of experience
4 or more years of experience
If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below. Include in your response the strategies you have implemented to encourage the press to share your messaging.
3.
Developing strategies to ensure successful education campaigns.
No Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year to less than 2 years of experience
2 years to less than 4 years of experience
4 or more years of experience
If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below. Include in your response the strategies you employed to ensure success and how you measured outcomes.
4.
Effectively and efficiently dispersing information to the public through the use of various social media platforms.
No Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year to less than 2 years of experience
2 years to less than 4 years of experience
4 or more years of experience
If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below. Include in your response your most creative or effective social media campaign including successful outcomes.
5.
Assisting with planning, organizing, staffing, and managing community outreach activities, employee activities, and significant public projects.
No Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year to less than 2 years of experience
2 years to less than 4 years of experience
4 or more years of experience
If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe below. Include in your response an example of a time you have worked on a team that had a successful conclusion. What were some of the difficulties you faced and how did you overcome them?
6.
Using photography, videography, and other audio-visual tools to convey information.
No Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year to less than 2 years of experience
2 years to less than 4 years of experience
4 or more years of experience
If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe it below.
7.
Responding to a wide variety of questions from the public and helping them to obtain correct information about technical topics.
No Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year to less than 2 years of experience
2 years to less than 4 years of experience
4 or more years of experience
If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe it below.
8.
Updating and maintaining websites for public information purposes.
No Experience
Less than 1 year of experience
1 year to less than 2 years of experience
2 years to less than 4 years of experience
4 or more years of experience
If you indicated experience above, please briefly describe it below.
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