The City's Public Information/Communications Officer works with considerable independence in carrying out broad assignments requiring the application of independent judgment to a wide scope of responsibilities involved in developing and managing a citywide communications program. Responsibilities include frequent interaction with elected and appointed officials, the community, media, and businesses requiring excellent oral and written communication skills including public speaking. The incumbent is expected to resolve most problems confronted through the application of independent judgment.
This Public Information/Communications Officer will be staffed at the Senior Management Analyst level.
Bachelor’s degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in public or media communications experience, including experience in developing comprehensive marketing and communications plans. A Master’s degree is desirable.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices, techniques, and methods of gathering, preparing, and disseminating public information. Associated Press style print guidelines and broadcast standard style writing; principles and practices of journalism, public relations, and mass communications.
- Ethical principles and practices related to the field of journalism.
- Public engagement activities related to a municipal government.
Skill in:
- Exercise the judgment, decisiveness and creativity required in situations involving evaluation of information.
- Perform responsible, difficult and confidential work involving the use of independent judgment, discretion, and personal initiative.
- Develop and organize communication programs with citywide impact.
- Plan, organize, and carry out assignments with minimal supervision and direction.
- Conduct effective presentations and speeches, in a variety of settings and with a variety of audiences, stakeholders, and comprehension skills.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Utilize computer software programs, especially as it relates to publicity development.
- Interact with Federal, State and local elected and appointed officials and their representatives; establish, maintain, and foster positive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Train, supervise and evaluate the work of employees.
- Organize, prioritize and coordinate projects to meet deadlines.
A completed
application with an attached
resume AND
cover letter is required.
This position is open until filled with a first review of applications scheduled for
March 23, 2023
*** incomplete application packets will not be reviewed ***
The City of Encinitas and the San Dieguito Water District provide equal opportunity employment for all persons without regard to race, color, religion/religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, physical disability, mental disability, marital status, age, physical disability, ancestry, genetic information, medical condition, political affiliations, veteran status, Family Leave Act status, AB60 CA Driver's License status or status with pregnancy, child birth or breastfeeding. The City and Water District encourage minorities, disabled persons and women to apply. Qualified applicants who move to the next level of the selection process must notify the Human Resources Office if accommodation is needed. A thorough background check will be conducted for the candidate(s) seriously considered for the position including fingerprinting and reference checking. A contingent job offer may be given pending the results of medical evaluation, which includes a physical, TB test and drug and alcohol screening. Applicants will be required to submit verification of the legal right to work in the United States. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.