About This JobAbout LASERS: The Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) provides secure retirement benefits to over 100,000 current and retired state employees. Our mission-driven team values transparency, integrity, and service. Within the LASERS Public Information Division, you’ll work in a collaborative, supportive environment with opportunities for growth and meaningful impact. LASERS is looking for a talented and motivated Public Information Officer (PIO) 1 / 2 / 3 to join our Public Information Division in Baton Rouge, LA. If you're a creative communicator who thrives on content strategy, digital engagement, and public service, this role could be a perfect fit. Other Details: Location:
LASERS is easily accessed near the I-10 / I-12 split on Essen Lane. The building is far from the downtown congestion, and the facility provides ample parking, on-site security, and a dedicated employee entrance. Benefits: LASERS offers a generous benefits package, including a defined benefit pension plan, health insurance, 10 plus paid holidays, rollover leave that does not expire, and a deferred compensation plan. An Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Competencies: Communicating Effectively: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. Displaying Expertise:
The ability to exhibit specialized skills or knowledge gained from experience or trainingDriving Results: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them. Using Data: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action. Minimum QualificationsThree years of experience in public relations, journalism, marketing, content creation, social media management, or graphic design; ORSix years of full-time experience in any field; ORA bachelor's degree. Experience Substitution:
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field. Job SpecificationThe official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here. Job Duties: Job Duties and Other InformationThe Public Information Officer 1/2/3 Will:
Create and manage content across web, email, and social platformsMaintain and improve our website and intranet using WordPressLead employee newsletter planning and productionSupport the LASERS Web Accessibility implementation projectCoordinate educational events and webinarsTrack and manage projects using AsanaCollaborate with internal teams and external partnersTools You'll Use: WordPress | Constant Contact | Canva | Sprout Social | Microsoft Office | AI tools | Adobe Creative Cloud | and othersPosition-Specific Details: LASERS requires all new hires to serve a minimum of eighteen (18) months not to exceed twenty-four (24) months in probational status including permanent state employees.
As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Public Information Officer 1, Public Information Officer 2, or Public Information Officer 3, depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant. The maximum salary for the Public Information Officer 3 is $84,302. 00. Please refer to the Job Specifications tab located at the top of the LA Careers 'Current Job Opportunities' page of the Civil Service website for specific information on salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level. How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application.
Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *For Further Information About This Vacancy Contact: Andrea H. RogersP. O. Box 44213Baton Rouge, LA 70804-4213lasershr@lasersonline. orgLouisiana State Government represents a wide variety of career options and offers an outstanding opportunity to make a difference through public service. With an array of career opportunities in every major metropolitan center and in many rural areas, state employment provides an outstanding option to begin or continue your career. As a State Employee, You Will Earn Competitive Pay, Choose From a Variety Of Benefits, And Have Access To a Great Professional Development Program:
Insurance Coverage More information can be found at https: //info. groupbenefits. org/Parental Leave – Up to six weeks paid parental leaveMore information can be found at https: //www. civilservice. louisiana. gov/Parental-Leave/Default. aspxHolidays and Leave – State employees receive the following paid holidays each year: New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Mardi Gras, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Additional holidays may be proclaimed by the GovernorState employees earn sick and annual leave which can be accumulated and saved for future use.
Your accrual rate increases as your years of service increase. Retirement – State Of Louisiana Employees Are Eligible To Participate In Various Retirement Systems (based On The Type Of Appointment And Agency For Which An Employee Works). These Retirement Systems Provide Retirement Allowances And Other Benefits For State Officers And Employees And Their Beneficiaries. State Retirement Systems May Include (but Are Not Limited To): Louisiana State Employees Retirement System (www. lasersonline. org). LASERS has provided this video to give you more detailed information about their system Teacher's Retirement System of Louisiana (www. trsl. org), Louisiana School Employees Retirement System (www.
lsers. net), among others01CE: Rate your ability to communicate effectively based on our definition: The ability to relay information correctly and appropriately to connect people and ideas. 1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable communicating effectively2= I have limited experience or require assistance to communicate effectively3= I can communicate effectively4= I can communicate effectively and help others improve their communication02CE: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 03DR: Rate your ability to drive results based on our definition: The ability to identify important goals and work to achieve them.
1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable driving results2= I have limited experience or require assistance to drive results3= I can drive results4= I can drive results and help others improve their ability to drive results04DR: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. 05UD: Rate your ability to use data based on our definition: The ability to use relevant and valid data to inform a recommendation for action.
1= I have no experience and/or am uncomfortable using data2= I have limited experience or require assistance to use data3= I can use data4= I can use data and help others improve their ability to use data06UD: Explain your rating by providing specific and relevant examples in the box below. Required Question
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