See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities.
Supervising Public Information Officer positions supervise and direct subordinate staff; develop, coordinate and disseminate information to the media and the public; develop and implement communication plans, marketing strategies and outreach campaigns for client departments and specific projects and programs; write, edit and prepare media advisories and press releases and content for traditional and social media; write and edit web, print and social media material; develop, edit and upload web content; pitch stories to the media; write internal communications for City employees; disseminate information to the Mayor, City Council, management, community groups and business owners regarding any planned or emergency activities or projects; schedule, coordinate and participate in public outreach efforts such as community meetings and targeted educational outreach programs; act as a resource/liaison with the media and other departments and agencies; write speaking points and video scripts; research and respond to media inquiries; advise City staff on complex public information issues and assist in strategic planning efforts; facilitate public meetings; coordinate and manage the work of outside consultants or contractors; and perform other duties as assigned.
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You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated.
EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (i.e., minimum completed units = 120 semester/180 quarter).
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EXPERIENCE: Four years of full-time professional-level public relations, media relations, journalism, marketing, community relations or social media experience. Qualifying professional-level experience must include at least ONE of the following:
LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire.
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HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employment Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue – Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next one year. For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes that are applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, which may include a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All of these processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test for alcohol or illegal drugs, including marijuana, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change in their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities.
City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City’s Police Academy, will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
Flexible Benefits Plan Options for Employees Represented by Municipal Employees Associate (MEA) or review the Benefits Summary for MEA Employees.
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