This is advanced specialized, technical work in composing and editing controversial, technical or complex informational materials to promote state agency objectives, accomplishments, and activities to the public. Work involves preparing and disseminating written materials of a controversial, technical, or varied nature. Work also involves assisting and advising superiors on informational programs and related public relations activities.
Incumbents conduct interviews and research activities to gather data for informational materials.
New, unusual, or complex work situations are almost always referred to a superior for advice. Work is periodically checked for progress and conformance to established policies and requirements. Usually positions that require planning, developing, and coordinating programs and directing fairly large groups of people fall into this category. Work is of a diversified nature that usually involves multiple unrelated steps. Analytical thought is necessary for dealing with complex data and situations.