THE POSITION
With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the State of California with the ability to report to Sacramento-based physical worksites daily if required.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT
The City of Sacramento Department of Utilities is seeking a collaborative and creative individual with strong communication and project-management skills to fill a Public Information Coordinator position. Reporting to the and Media and Communications Specialist position, this person will be an integral part of a dynamic team that operates in an engaging and rewarding work environment. The Public Information Coordinator will provide external communications for the City’s water conservation program and help manage its outreach efforts and public events. In collaboration with Department of Utilities staff, the person selected for this position will develop, execute and administrate messaging campaigns and events for various water conservation services, programs and projects using communications strategies and tactics that involve both traditional and social media. This person may also work on other projects and with other departments as assigned.
The ideal candidate will be a proven communicator with experience in communications, event programming and marketing and strong writing, communication and graphic design skills. The ideal candidate will have experience working directly with the public as well as government and community-based organizations.
When applying for this position, submission of a cover letter is highly encouraged.
To develop and implement informational and educational programs through partnerships with businesses, community groups, and other institutions; to coordinate promotional and special events for a department; and to produce a variety of informational materials and publications.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Direction is provided by higher level management staff.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Ability To
Experience
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
One year of experience in developing and planning events and promotional activities and in writing material for publication.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a closely related field. A liberal arts degree is acceptable provided course work included a minimum of 15 semester or 21 quarter units in a field(s) outlined above.
– OR –
Experience
Three years of experience in developing and planning events and promotional activities and in writing material for publication.
Education
Graduation from an accredited college with an associate’s degree in journalism, communications, public relations, or a closely related field.
PROOF OF EDUCATION
Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts anddegrees should be submitted with your application and will be required at the time of appointment. Unofficial documents and/or copies are acceptable.
An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due at time of appointment.
Special Qualifications
Driver License:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License at the time of appointment. Loss of the Class C License is cause for discipline. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
Probationary Period
Employees must complete twelve (12) months of probation at a satisfactory performance level prior to gaining permanent status.
THE SELECTION PROCEDURE
Please note, the City of Sacramento’s preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees should be submitted online with your application. Proof of education will be required at time of appointment.Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position. If you’re requesting Veteran’s credit, a copy of your DD214 must be submitted online with your application, or sent to the Employment Office by email/fax or mailed by the final filing deadline. Information regarding the use of Veteran’s credit can be found in the Civil Service Board rules under rule 4.9C. Applicants are responsible for attaching a copy of their DD214 to each position for which they apply.2. Training and Experience Exam: (Weighted 100%) – The questions located at the end of the application are the Training and Experience (T&E) Exam. Responses to the T&E questions will be rated and scored. This exam will evaluate the relevance, level, and progression of a candidate’s education, training and experience. The exam score will determine your ranking on the eligible list for this job. When completing the T&E questions, please note:3. Eligibility: Candidates who pass the Training and Experience Test will be placed on the eligible list. The hiring department may contact candidates for interview at any time during the life of the one-year list. Candidate’s eligibility expires one year from the date of notification of a passing score for the Public Information Coordinator examination.
Questions
For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:
Bilingual Pay
Did you know that the City offers bilingual pay? That’s right, most labor agreements offer the option of providing employees with bilingual pay if the department deems it to be operationally necessary.
Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees’ Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee’s Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant’s eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Additional Information
Civil Service Rules: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Administration/HR-Boards-Commissions/Civil-Service-Board
Union Contracts: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Divisions/Labor-Relations/Labor-Agreements
Salary Schedule: http://portal.cityofsacramento.org/HR/Document-Library
Closing Date/Time: 9/19/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
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