COUNTY OF ERIE
*ANTICIPATED JOB POSTING (TEMPORARY)
DEPARTMENT: Division of Information and Support Services
LOCATION: 95 Franklin Street – 15th Floor
SHIFT: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM PAY: $55,636 - $70,637
TITLE OF POSITION: Web Services Technical Liaison (Job Grade – 10)
THIS NOTICE WILL BE POSTED FOR THE PERIOD 11/30/2023_
THROUGH AND INCLUDING 12/14/2023____
*This position will be a temporary appointment and is subject to civil service examination at a future date.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Develops marketing goals and objectives for Erie County web presence; Monitors progress toward goals; Executes Web media plans and programs, short- and long-term, to ensure growth of Erie County program and service utilization; Manages gathering of social media intelligence so that opportunities may be capitalized on as they arise; Directs the preparation of social media and other Web accounts; Performs activities including the electronic distribution of information to maintain a positive image of Erie County; Advises and participates in the preparation and message content of Web media releases; Assists Erie County Departments in updating Webpage content as needed; Performs activities including videotaping and video editing of press conferences and related events, departmental information videos, and other videotape opportunities; Maintains professional growth and development through seminars and workshops; Assists in external community relations activities.
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS: Thorough and current knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques and terminology used in Web social media, including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others; thorough knowledge of current Web communications principles and practices; good knowledge of web advertising and media relations; skill in the development of comprehensive marketing and promotion programs; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency; ability to develop, coordinate and supervise a social media campaign for a large organization; ability to videotape, edit, and otherwise prepare informational videos for public dissemination; ability to communicate technical concepts to non-technical individuals and groups; good knowledge of digital editing techniques; sound professional judgment; sound communication and writing skills; initiative; resourcefulness; capable of performing the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a bachelor’s degree in science, information technology, engineering, math, business, marketing, or closely related field and three (3) years of experience in the development of web communication programs and services including website content management, social media management, video recording and video editing.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time and/or volunteer experience will be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.
Please submit resume by December 14, 2023 to:
Division of Information & Support Services
Attention: Alexander Robinson
95 Franklin Street – 15th Floor
Buffalo, NY 14202
Erie County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to workplace diversity.