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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- Location: Chicago, US-IL
- Type: Permanent
- Industry: Finance
- Recruiter: Cooks County Government
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- Reference: 494174615
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