Job Description
SUPERIOR COURT OF FULTON COUNTY
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF
PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER, SENIOR
SALARY GRADE 19: $65,063
Unclassified Position
(Current Vacancy in Planning and Development)
CLOSING DATE: July 10, 2025
**THIS POSTING MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS**
The Superior Court of Fulton County Georgia (“Court”) has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Public Affairs Officer, Senior within our Planning and Development Division.
Superior Court is Georgia's busiest trial court of general jurisdiction. The Court seeks to provide a forum in which legal disputes between citizens can be resolved in a fair and efficient process with attention to equal access, impartiality, efficiency, and safety. After joining the Court, you will become part of a fast-paced team dedicated to providing the citizens of Fulton County with the service they deserve.
Job Summary: The purpose of this classification is to produce and release information about the programs and activities of the County, including marketing and promotions, media management, and assisting with special events. This classification is distinguished from
Public Affairs Officer in that incumbents in this classification provide lead direction to other Communications Department staff and provide crisis communications as needed.
Essential Functions: - Leads and coordinates daily work activities of assigned co-workers: confers with supervisor to obtain direction regarding work assignments and priorities; organizes tasks in order to complete assigned work; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; confers with co-workers, assists with complex /problem situations, and provides technical expertise; assists with training and instructing co-workers regarding operational procedures and proper use of equipment; assists with supervision of co-workers by reporting employee problems and providing input on disciplinary action and employee performance evaluations.
- Working with assigned County Departments, develops communication plans, press releases, brochures, fliers, etc. Manages communications projects; works with Graphic Designers regarding artwork, design and layout; edits drafts and approves final designs; posts and submits materials to County website and media outlets.
- Receives and responds to media inquiries and questions: consults with County staff and management to provide appropriate response to media inquiries; provides and/or coordinates interviews as needed; assists in managing essential and time-critical communications; keeps County staff and management apprised of all media interactions.
- Takes a lead role in coordinating special events and activities: creates and implements communications plan for event; designs, produces and publishes publicity materials and articles; assists with event activities such as set-up and break-down as needed.
- Reports outcomes of news coverage: monitors and reviews print and broadcast media coverage regarding County activities and
services; compiles statistics, program data and other information; prepares and submits report. - Takes photographs for use in press releases and newsletters: attends events and activities; chooses and edits photos; maintains
photo database. - Provides crisis communications: meets with and consults with County staff and management to formulate response to crisis; determines issues to be addressed and formulates responses; provides regular updates to critical staff; manages and coordinates media interviews and press conferences; monitors the effect of response efforts and media coverage on public opinion and sentiment; prepares related reports and updates for County Commissioners and staff.
- Processes a variety of documentation associated with department/division operations, within designated timeframes and per established procedures: receives and reviews various documentation, including press releases, brochures, fliers, and proclamations; reviews, completes, processes, forwards or retains as appropriate; prepares or completes various forms, reports, correspondence, and other documentation, including media outcomes report, press releases, brochures, media announcements
and advisories, and articles; compiles data for further processing or for use in preparation of department reports; and maintains
computerized and/or hardcopy records. - Operates or uses various equipment, and supplies in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains a digital camera or other equipment; operates a personal computer to enter, retrieve, review or modify data, utilizing word processing, spreadsheet, desktop publishing, Internet, e-mail, or other software; and operates general office or other equipment as necessary to complete essential functions.
- Communicates with County officials and department heads, supervisor, other employees, the media, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Additional Functions: - Performs other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in public relations or a related field required; supplemented by five years of experience in public relations to including 1 year of lead or supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Preferred Qualifications: - Experience working within the legal sector.
Specific License or Certification Required: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.
Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the performance of the essential functions
and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.
Performance Aptitudes: Factor 1: Data Utilization: Requires the ability to evaluate, audit, deduce, and/or assess data using established criteria.Includes exercising discretion in determining actual or probable consequences and in referencing such evaluation to identify and select alternatives.
Factor 2: Human Interaction: Requires the ability to act as a first-line supervisor, including instructing, assigning and reviewing work, maintaining standards, coordinating activities, and evaluating employee job performance.
Factor 3: Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.
Factor 4: Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a wide variety of reference, descriptive, advisory, and/or design data and information.
Factor 5: Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication and division; ability to calculate decimals and percentages; may include ability to perform mathematical operations with fractions; may include ability to compute discount, interest, and ratios; may include ability to calculate surface areas, volumes, weights, and measures.
Factor 6: Functioning Reasoning: Requires the ability to apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
Factor 7: Situational Reasoning Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving the evaluation of information against sensory, judgmental, or subjective criteria, as opposed to that which is clearly measurable or verifiable.
Other Requirements: Physical Ability: Tasks require the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of objects and materials of lightweight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.
Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate sounds and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors: Essential functions are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
This job description indicates, in general, the nature and level of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties, or responsibilities. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required. Superior Court of Fulton County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Applicants may request a copy of the County’s EEOP Utilization Report by contacting Superior Court Human Resources at sca.hr@fultoncountyga.gov.
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