Public Information Officer

OVERVIEW

At the direction of the President's communications team or at the request of the

Department/Bureau Head, the Public Information Officer is responsible for assisting in the

drafting or review of internal and/or external communications providing information to the

public, other County Departments, Bureaus or agencies, and the press or other media relative

to points of information, programs, policies, procedures, processes, operations and other

relevant information regarding the Department/Bureau.

Assist the Department/Bureau in the

management of its communications and the time and manner of policy and/or operational

communications.

Provides accurate and supportive press coverage of Department/Bureau

efforts and accomplishments of the Department/Bureau and coordinating agencies thereof as

required.

Works directly with the President's communications team to authorize any quotes

or statements to be issued by the Department/Bureau or the President or his/her designee.

Assists in drafting communications and correspondence or reviews such communications on

behalf of the President or Department/Bureau Head or his/her designees and assists in

drafting newsletters, resolutions, congratulatory letters, press releases or proclamations as

directed.

May speak on behalf of or for the Department/Bureau Head, as necessary and

approved by the President's Department of Public Affairs and Communications.

Assists the

Office of the President in the response of Freedom of Information requests.

WHY PURSUE A CAREER WITH COOK COUNTY?

In addition to providing employees with a challenging, rewarding environment for

career and personal growth, we are proud to also offer some of the best benefits in

the public sphere, including:

Top Tier Medical Benefits: Medical Plans, Prescription Drug Benefit, Dental

Plans, Vision Plan and 7 Additional voluntary benefit plans

Flexible Teleworking Options

Generous, Flexible Paid Time Off (13 paid designated holidays; Minimum

of 10 vacation days annually; Up to 4 personal days annually; and Paid sick

leave)

Pension Plan

Financial Support Programs and Resources: Life Insurance, Flexible

Spending Accounts - Dependent Day Care, Commuter Benefits, Discounted

Parking, PSLF Eligibility, Deferred Compensation and Education Tuition

Stipend

POSITION PROFILE

Health/Wellness Perks: Flexible Spending Accounts-Health Care, Employee

Assistance Program and MyHealth Connections wellness program.

Please review carefully the Employee Benefits page.

For benefits questions contact

Risk Management at 312-603-6385 or email risk.mgmt@cookcountyil.gov.

SNAPSHOT OF COOK COUNTY:

Serves 5.28 million residents of Chicago and its inner suburbs

o 2nd largest county in America

o Larger than 27 states

Cook County employs over 22,000 employees who work in a variety of skilled jobs and trades.

o Nearly 80% unionized workforce

o 15 unions represented

o 63 separate collective bargaining agreements
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