Public Information Manager - Austin, United States - City of Austin

City of Austin

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Austin, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Position Information

Posting Title

Public Information Manager
Job Requisition Number
COA091545
Position Number

Job Type

Full-Time
Division Name
City Attorney
Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

Graduation from an accredited fouryear college or university with major course work in a field related to the job plus four (4) years of related work experience, of which two (2) years were in a lead or supervisory capacity.
A Master's degree may substitute for two years of the required nonsupervisory experience.

Licenses or Certifications:

None.

Notes to Applicants

The mission of the Law Department is to provide quality legal services to the City of Austin so that it can govern lawfully with the highest level of integrity and serve the community effectively.

As the chief legal advisor for the City, the Law Department provides legal advice and representation to the Mayor, City Council, City Officers, City Manager, city departments, boards, and commissions of the City.

Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more.

Please click
HERE for more information.- Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) is required.

You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization or institution. You must also provide proof of your professional licenses or certifications.

If you are in the military or are a military veteran, you will need to provide a copy of the Member 4 page of your DD214 prior to confirming a start date.

Pay Range

Commensurate
Hours

Monday

Friday, Hours may vary.
This position may occasionally require you to work outside of your normal schedule including weekends and evenings.
Job Close Date
05/17/2024
Type of Posting
External
Department
Law
Regular/Temporary
Regular
Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable
Category
Professional
Location
City Hall, 301 West 2nd Street, Austin, Texas 78701
Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

Experience with overseeing the management of highvolume electronic information
Extensive knowledge of the Texas Public Information Act
Experience in managing a Public Information Request process
Experience with GovQA software
Experience in resolving and responding to questions associated with the release of Public Information
Experience working in a political environment
Experience working in a legal environment.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

Develop corporate communications plans/strategies, policy development and implementation of operational plans to meet performance measures
Review legislation for impact regarding public information and provide recommend changes.
Develop program budget and guidelines.
Develop, coordinate, implement and analyze programs and assigned projects to ensure public information processes are within compliance
Develops and evaluates short range and long range strategic plans and establishes the criteria for business services projects, programs, and plans Develop and oversee public information request training programs. Evaluate the effectiveness of training modules and workshops to selected audiences. Conduct public education programs and presentations.
Develop, implement, review and modify PIR procedures, policies and guidelines.
Design, write and edit publications for internal or external use.
Act as official spokesperson for program.

Serve as liaison for the City t with various agencies including:
other city departments, city council, and other city government officials, private businesses, outside vendors, etc. Serve as liaison to the general public, community leaders, and community groups.

Participate in bidding processes, negotiate and monitor contracts for compliance.

**Responsibilities

Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised**:
Responsible for the full range of supervisory activities including selection, training, evaluation, counseling, and recommendation for dismissal

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

Knowledge of Federal, State, Local laws, and ordinances governing Public Information Requests
Knowledge of supervisory and managerial techniques and principles.
Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods
Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.
Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizi