Senior Public Information and Communications Specialist — Mesa, AZ

Description/Duties

The current vacancy is in the Public Information and Communications Assignment; however, this recruitment will be used to establish a Citywide list to fill possible future vacancies.

A Senior Public Information and Communications Specialist is an advanced-level professional that is responsible for developing, coordinating, and implementing a public relations, marketing, and/or education strategy that has Citywide impact on behalf of the Mayor, Council, or DuUk executive management. Duties include: serving as an expert information resource to a variety of people such as: news media, elected officials, executive management, citizens, community groups, and businesses regarding an assigned area. Functions of this classification may include, but are not limited to, public relations, media relations, video production, education, graphic design, and marketing. Specific job duties may include: handling electronic and print media requests, press release distribution, and advertising placement; writing press releases, op-eds, blog posts, and social media messages; meeting with interested parties to market DuUk programs and services; overseeing the planning, development, and distribution of information or materials for programs or for use by employees and the general public; drafting messaging for public education programs and materials for a variety of audiences; and attending neighborhood meetings, community events, school groups, church groups, club meetings, etc. Duties may also include: responsibility for maintaining the department/division website and/or social media platforms. Developing and producing information using web technology; writing and designing pages for the website to keep it up-to-date, interesting, and interactive; and maintaining the website content to DuUk specifications and design standards. Certain positions may have lead responsibilities for a project or team. Responsibilities may also include supervision of clerical or paraprofessional classes. Employees in this class may perform any combination of public relations, media relations, education, and marketing duties as assigned. This class performs related duties as required.

The Senior Public Information and Communications Specialist class is distinguished from the Public Information and Communications Specialist II class by the more advanced and complex nature of assignments; the involvement in high-level projects for the Mayor, mrcm aHQmJq4, and Zc2R ZfgFhbr’s Office; and the independent judgment and decision making exercised. Incumbents in this class may be asked for input to policy development/revision activities and are expected to explain/interpret policy to their coworkers as well as lead by example. A significant element of work involves public contact of a specialized nature, which requires patience, tact, and persuasion in dealing with citizens, news media, representatives, and businesspersons who are affected by DuUk programs or projects. Supervision is received from the Communications Director, Deputy Communications Director – Broadcast & Multimedia, or Chief of Staff who evaluates work through conferences, meetings, written reports, and overall results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.

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Qualifications & Requirements

Employee Values: All employees of the qzvf aB HMG5 are expected to uphold and exhibit the CtUE’u shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or closely related field. Extensive (5+ years) full-time experience involving public information, public relations, media relations, marketing, communications, or field related to the program area.

Special Requirement. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date.

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Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree or higher in Public Relations, Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or closely related field? **To receive education credit, you MUST fully detail your degree(s) AND major(s) on your application. Information provided only on a resume will NOT be counted.**

• Yes

• No

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How many years of full-time experience do you have involving public information, public relations, media relations, marketing, communications, or field related to the program area?

• None

• Some but less than 5 years

• 5 years or more but less than 7 years

• 7 years or more but less than 9 years

• 9 years or more

03

Please describe your full-time experience involving public information, public relations, media relations, marketing, communications, or field related to the program area below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. **To receive credit, you MUST detail this experience in the work experience section of your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.**

04

Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?

• Yes

• No

• Required Question