OES Media Specialist I

The Job

The Office of Emergency Services (County OES) is recruiting for a Media Specialist. Media Specialists use social media, videography, photography, and audio to develop written and electronic marketing/outreach materials for internal and external publications. Media Specialists also participate in outreach events/activities and support the agency during major media/communications incidents.

The Office of Emergency Services (County OES) is responsible for countywide emergency planning, mitigation, response and recovery activities. The OES works with all County departments and 24 cities, and many non-government organizations. In the event of an emergency, the OES manages the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and coordinates the County's disaster response with local, state and federal governments. The Director of Emergency Services oversees the day-to-day administration of the County's disaster preparedness and response program and development of the County's Emergency Operations Plan. One of the primary functions is to ensure that the EOC is in a constant state of readiness.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Media Specialist I job description.

Review the job-specific Benefit Summary .

For additional Benefits details, please refer to the MOU .

EXCELLENT BENEFITS PACKAGE :

HEALTH BENEFITS

PAID TIME OFF

RETIREMENT PERKS

- Medical and Dental: Family Coverage

- Vision: Employee Coverage

- Premium Subsidies to offset health costs

- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified health care expenses

- Up to 4 weeks with accruable vacation with
cash-out option

- 11 days accruable sick leave

- 15 paid holidays

- Perfect attendance leave

- Generous Pension

- Retirement reciprocity may be available!

- 457(b) Deferred

- Retirement Medical Trust

DCAP Account - County Paid Life Insurance - AD&D Insurance - 529 Savings Plan -Short & Long Term Disability - Wellness Program

Commuter Services - Employee Discounts - Annual Tuition Reimbursement

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Work Hours: In order to meet the business service needs of the public that we serve during emergency activation , this position may be required to work extended hours including nights, weekends, holidays and may work substantial overtime as needed and during emergency activation.

Background Investigation: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education.

Travel: A valid California Class C Driver License is required to carry out the essential job-related functions of this position. Mileage reimbursement and proof of automobile liability insurance must be maintained.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet both the education and experience requirement for one of the following options.

Option

Education

Experience

Option 1
Bachelor's degree in English, Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Relations or Mass Communications or related field.
One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience writing and editing educational/informational brochures, news releases and/or promotional materials for internal or external publications; organizing, coordinating and overseeing outreach programs to promote organizational events and activities; and creating content for a variety of social media platforms and/or updating website content to disseminate public information, particularly during disasters or while supporting a Joint Information Center (JIC) within an emergency response setting.
Option 2 Thirty (30) semester (45 quarter) units of completed college coursework from an accredited college or university, in English, Journalism, Business/Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Relations or Mass Communications. *
Two (2) years of full-time equivalent experience as listed in option 1.
*Note: A list of coursework in a qualifying field or legible copies of transcripts (unofficial transcripts are preferred) and must be submitted with the application if a degree is not conferred.

**Note: Applicants are requested to attach a sample of a press release, newsletter, or brochure they have developed as part of their application.**

Desired Qualifications

If you possess the following experience, we strongly encourage you to apply!

• Worked in coordination with the Public Information Officer to manage public communications and information flow during EOC activations
• Ability to record and edit videos
• Expansive experience developing and maintaining social media content
• Ability to utilize Adobe Creative suite programs, Microsoft Publisher, or similar design programs
• Public Information Officer training
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including use of proper grammar and ability to edit others' written materials
• Experience working in a government/public sector setting responding to major incidents
• Experience photographing events

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Be sure to clearly describe on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire your experience in meeting the minimum requirements, particularly in the areas of:

Marketing/Printed Media

Social/Multimedia

Outreach/Public Relations

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

If you require technical assistance , follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Information(Download PDF) .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process .

Administrative Services Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

Closing Date/Time: 8/15/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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