Jacobs · 11 hours ago
Public Information Officer - Centennial, CO
Centennial, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$82K/yr - $82K/yr
10+ years expJacobs is a company dedicated to solving the world's most critical problems through innovative solutions. They are seeking a self-motivated and experienced Public Information Officer to provide communications and public engagement support across Public Works service areas, acting as a liaison between city departments and the public.
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Responsibilities
Conducts research, writes reports, creates forms, and prepares correspondence to support Jacobs service areas
Reviews the City’s website regularly to identify and coordinate updates
Coordinates communications for special projects and/or events
Plans, facilitates and participates in public meetings; facilitates small group sessions; attends policy meetings, executive staff meetings, and conferences with professional organizations
Facilitates delivery of communication plans for Public Works projects, programs and policies that are multichannel, maintaining digital accessibility for people with disabilities
Develops and distributes public information materials, including press releases, media advisories, websites, fact sheets, newsletters, brochures, reports, mailers, surveys, informational publications and other public-facing project collateral and informational tools, including crisis management
Works collaboratively with co-workers across departments and with other government agencies
Maintains accurate files, records, databases and contact lists; generates reports as needed
Conducts research and gathers information for outreach about upcoming and ongoing projects
Supports in department- and citywide outreach events as assigned
Supports the client with journalist interface
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in public affairs, public information, editorial, television, public relations, digital engagement or similar work
Working knowledge of Graphic design and social media platforms i.e., NextDoor, Twitter, Facebook
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Bluebeam, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Outlook) and the ability to operate other standard office equipment
Support the client Website data systems
Ability to work under tight deadlines
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with employees, government officials, and the public
Must possess and maintain a current driver's license with no major infractions
Must be capable of driving a company vehicle in the performance of the duties contained herein
Preferred
Associate's degree in office communications, Administration, Business, or specialized general office or clerical training
Vast knowledge of government or municipal services in Public Works, Code Enforcement, Police and Fire services
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO)
Seven paid holidays
Caregiver leave
Merit increases
Performance discretionary bonus
Stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
CTO, StreetLight Data
Recent News
2026-02-03
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