Description

Description Title: Public Information Specialist
Position Number: 0081595
Hiring Unit: Water Resources Research Center
Location: Manoa Campus
Date Posted: 02/25/2024
Closing Date: 03/15/2024
Band: A
Salary: salary schedules and placement information
Full Time/Part Time: Full Time
Month: 11-month Temporary/Permanent: Permanent
Bargaining Unit Code: 08
Water Resources Research Center, University of Hawai\'i at Manoa, invites applications for a full-time, 11-month appointment of a Public Information Specialist position number 0081595. This is a non-faculty, permanent Administrative, Professional and Technical (APT) position. The WRRC (wrrc.hawaii.edu) is an Organized Research Unit of the University of Hawai\xe2\x80\x98i whose mission is to promote understanding of critical state and regional water resource management and policy issues through research, community outreach, and public education. The center has eight tenured or tenure-track faculty, 24 affiliate research faculty, four permanent staff members, and nine extramurally-supported researchers. WRRC supports water research across the campus and serves as the coordinating entity for water research and community engagement by faculty, staff, and students from all relevant disciplines. WRRC is seeking an individual who will be responsible for preparing various digital and printed scientific/technical materials, and disseminating these materials. Ideally, the person hired should have a strong track record in editing scientific reports. You will be responsible for editing, proofreading, distributing, and promoting our research to various stakeholders and to the general public. To be successful in this position, you should be able to work independently as well as in a group environment, pay attention to technical details, be resourceful as well as proactive, and have effective time management skills. Duties and Responsibilities

• • Prepares maps, graphs, and other graphics-related materials for digital/printed materials and scientific/technical products; as needed, provides research support, such as data analysis assistance.
  • Develops and maintains relationships with various stakeholders.
  • Serves as a point of contact for WRRC seminar series and press, including preparation and dissemination of announcements, setting up Zoom meeting registration, managing the Zoom session, recording the seminar, and posting the recording to the WRRC website.
  • Compiles, formats, and edits content from PIs for the WRRIP annual report; compiles and input information for the WRRIP 5-year evaluation report.
• Maintains flexible work schedule to accommodate various project deadlines.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Denotes Essential Functions

Education and Professional Work Experience

• Possession of a baccalaureate degree in communications, media studies, information technology, engineering science or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for public information; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of public information demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
• Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with public information.
• Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of public information.
• Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software, including desktop publishing software, office and multimedia software suites.

Supplemental Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellent writing, proofreading, and editing skills.
• Demonstrated experience in editing scientific reports.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as well as independently.
• Efficient time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule outside of business hours, including evenings, weekends and/or holidays.

Desirable Qualifications

• Functional knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques used in water research demonstrated by knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply principles, concepts, methodology, and terminology.
• Basic understanding of biostatistics.
• Experience with web-based content management systems, basic web posting and editing skills
• Ability to work variable work schedules (nights, weekends, holidays) as needed.

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Submission: Click on the "Apply" button to complete an application and attach the following required documents. Electronic applications only to <neogov.com>. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• Cover letter explaining your credentials and interest in this position.
• Resume;
• A copy of your academic transcript(s) appropriate to the position are required to be attached in order to verify all courses completed and/or degree conferred (unofficial transcripts are acceptable; copies of diplomas will NOT be accepted). Official transcripts are required at the time of hire. Transcripts issued outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA will be required before date of hire. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant;
• Names and contact information of three (3) professional references familiar with your job performance.

Letters of recommendation are welcome. All minimum qualifications must be met by the closing date. The application will be considered incomplete if material is unreadable. Incomplete applications will not be considered. If multiple applications are submitted, only the last application received will be considered.

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Questions: Dr. Thomas Giambelluca (thomas@hawaii.edu), WRRC.

EEO/AA, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai\'i is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, sex, gender identity and expression, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, genetic information, marital status, breastfeeding, income assignment for child support, arrest and court record (except as permissible under State law), sexual orientation, domestic or sexual violence victim status, national guard absence, or status as a covered veteran.