Department Public Information Officer

Description

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE

Grow your career by joining the
City of Roseville Electric Department

in the role of
Department Public Information Officer.

Join Our Team as a Department Public Information Officer

Are you a dynamic communicator with a passion for strategic outreach and public relations? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments where you can make a real impact? We are seeking a talented individual to serve as our Department Public Information Officer, responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing communication, marketing and public relations programs within our Electric Utility Department. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with department leaders to develop and execute comprehensive communication strategies, manage crisis communication efforts, and oversee the creation of engaging content and graphics for various campaigns and communication channels. This role offers the opportunity to showcase your creativity, leadership skills, and expertise in building positive relationships with stakeholders while promoting our department's mission and initiatives.

Joining our team means becoming part of a vibrant organization dedicated to serving our community with excellence. You'll have the chance to work alongside talented professionals, lead impactful projects and, and contribute to shaping the public image of our department. In addition, you'll enjoy competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development and growth. If you are ready to take your communication career to the next level and make a difference in your community, apply to become part of our team.

The employment list that will be established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future regular, limited-term, and temporary vacancies. The current vacancy is regular, full-time, and benefitted. The normal work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm; occasional evening and weekend work will be required. A flex/hybrid schedule may be available.

The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.

Examples of Duties

For a detailed and complete job description click
HERE
.

Apply online:

Minimum Qualifications

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

Experience

• Four years of increasingly responsible experience in public relations, communications, or program implementation, preferably for a public agency or municipality, including one year of technical and functional supervision.

AND

Training

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in public relations, communications, marketing, journalism, business administration, public administration or a related field.

License Or Certificate

• Possession of a California driver's license by date of appointment.
• Possession of a California Office of Emergency Services' Crisis Communication certificate is highly desirable.

Supplemental Information

Additional Information

Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.

The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website .

Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at or .
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

Employee Benefits

The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website here . Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay

General Benefits

A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.

Temporary Positions

Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.

Closing Date/Time: 6/9/2024 11:59 PM Pacific