Public Information Officer - Houston, United States - City of Houston, TX

City of Houston, TX

Verified Company

Houston, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

_Applications accepted from:
__ALL PERSONS INTERESTED_**
_Posting Number: PN# 34112_

_Division:
__OFFICE OF COMMUNITY AFFAIRS_**
_Reporting Location: 1200 TRAVIS_

_Workdays & Hours:
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_Monday - Friday; 9:00 AM -5:00 PM_
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_Subject to change_

_ DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS_
Represents a city department as spokesperson, relaying information, promoting publicity and fielding questions, for all public/media related activities.

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_RESPONSIBILITIES_:

Manages the daily operations of a public information section, including overseeing staff responsible for research and compilation of statistical and historical data.
Represents the department as spokesperson and acts as a liaison between the department and the community. Attends various civic, council and business meetings, public dedications and other public event activities.
Oversees the preparation and distribution of responses to all media requests, information interviews, public inquiries, and City Council requests, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Promotes departmental activities through appropriate media channels.
Tracks Requests for Council Actions and coordinates City Council correspondence as directed.
Monitors and responds to public feedback relative to departmental activities and progress.
All duties and responsibilities may not be included in the above job descriptions.

_ WORKING CONDITIONS__ _**There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

"Must be able to pass a criminal background check, obtain and maintain federally mandated security clearance where required."

If applicable, the applicant's past performance evaluations, past and present supervisory recommendations, and/or Internal Affairs complaint history will be reviewed and considered.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

_EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS_
Requires a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Public Relations, Public Administration or a closely related field.

_EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS_
Five years of progressive professional experience in media, public relations or a closely related field are required.

_LICENSE REQUIREMENTS_
None

PREFERENCES:

Strong_ _background_ _in_ _crisis,_ _internal_ _and_ _public_ _communications, be_ _a _skilled_ _writer_ _and_ _be_ _experienced_ _in _social_ _media_ _content_ _development,_ _planning, and_ _execution._

GENERAL INFORMATION:

_SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED_
Department _may _administer skills assessment test.

_SAFETY IMPACT POSITION_

_SALARY INFORMATION_

Pay Grade 26

_APPLICATION PROCEDURES_
If you need special services or accommodations, call TTY 7-1-1)

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EEO Equal Employment Opportunity:

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy_

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