DESCRIPTION/RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Community Energy Department is seeking to fill one (1) full-time Public Information Manager position in the Account Management, Marketing, and Public Affairs Division. This advanced communications position reports directly to the Deputy Director and will manage an existing Marketing and Public Affairs team.
The Public Information Manager will serve as a spokesperson for the Community Energy Department, managing internal and external communications. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in writing, community relations, marketing campaigns, and project management. Complex energy issues, such as PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) program, need to be clearly communicated to the public. This position will utilize strong industry experience to develop specialized marketing materials, webpages, and other public relations policies and procedures.
As the City continues to explore owning and operating electrical distribution infrastructure, the Public Information Manager will organize and lead the department’s community outreach and engagement efforts. Typical duties of this position may include, but are not limited to:
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+ Writing and editing press releases for media outlet distribution;
+ Drafting speeches and talking points;
+ Arranging interviews for the department;
+ Assisting with logistical arrangements for press conferences, meetings, and/or speaking engagements;
+ Responding to requests for information from media outlets;
+ Maintaining and upholding the department’s public relations;
+ Supporting the department’s legislative policy campaigns;
+ Managing the department’s communications materials;
+ Develop and manage campaign budgets;
+ Coordinating with the City’s Emergency Operations Center when needed; and
+ Other projects and assignments as requested
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Salary Information
The current salary range for Public Information Manager is: $116,923.45 - $143,110.06
The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.
In addition to the starting salary, employees in the Public Information Manager classification shall also receive an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing, non-pensionable, compensation pay.
Competencies:
The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:
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+ Job Expertise – Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
+ Analytical Thinking – Approaching a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.
+ Collaboration - Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.
+ Fiscal Management - Understands the relationship of the budget and resources to the strategic plan; complies with administrative controls over funds, contracts, and procurements.
+ Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes, performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.
+ Leadership - Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.
+ Planning - Acts to align own unit's goals with the strategic direction of the organization; defines tasks and milestones to achieve objectives, while ensuring the optimal use of resources to meet those objectives.
+ Political Skills - In taking action, demonstrates an understanding and consideration of how it will impact stakeholders and affected areas in the organization.
+ Project Management - Ensures support for projects and implements agency goals and strategic objectives.
+ Vision/Strategic Thinking - Supports, promotes, and ensures alignment with the organization’s vision and values; understands how an organization must change in light of internal and external trends and influences; builds a shared vision with others and influences others to translate vision to action
+ Communication Skills – Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant’s training and experience based on the application, cover letter and resume, and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews, one of which may include a practical/writing exercise.
You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4,000-character limit, including spaces, for applicable text response.
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1. Do you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, mass media communications, public relations, advertising, marketing or a closely related field?
2. Please specify your degree, field of study, and the college or university where you obtained your degree. You may also include any additional degrees or applicable certifications that you have achieved.
3. Do you have six (6) years of increasingly responsible journalism, mass media communications, public relations or public information experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience?
4. How have you obtained six (6) years of increasingly responsible journalism, mass media communications, public relations or public information experience, including three (3) years of supervisory experience.
5. Describe a situation in which you embraced a new system, process, technology, or idea at work that was a major departure from the old way of doing things.
6. Describe the most complex “analytical” project you have worked on that required you to evaluate various types of data sets and make a recommendation about a course of action.
7. Please describe your approach to managing team and project performance in a creative environment.
You must answer all job-specific questions in order to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact michelle.saechao@sanjoseca.gov
