HARBOR PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY RELATIONS DIRECTOR

DUTIESA Harbor Public and Community Relations Director plans and directs one or more functions at the Harbor Department that include : media relations, community relations and corporate communications (advertising, customer and employee communications); applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective work force; fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities; and does related work.ANNUAL SALARY$129,602 to $189,465NOTE : Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subjective to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.REQUIREMENT(S) / MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)Current employment with the City of Los Angeles and three years of full-time paid experience with the City of Los Angeles as a Public Information Director; orGraduation from an accredited four-year college or university and eight years of full-time paid professional experience (of which, at least three years of supervising staff) in two or more of the following areas : drafting and dissemination of information using mass communication media relations, public speaking, journalism / news writing, crisis management, advertising / sponsorship, speech writing, community relations or related activities.PROCESS NOTESCandidates who lack six months or less of the required experience at the time of filing may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.For qualifying work experience in Requirement #2, the term “professional experience” applies to positions that required possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered “professional,” qualifying experience must be gained in positions requiring a four-year degree.Please note that qualifying education must be from a school accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency.A valid Class C driver’s license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is required at the time of appointment. Candidates will not be eligible for hire if their DMV record within the past 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and / or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation such as DUI.Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree.SELECTIVE CERTIFICATIONIn accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and / or training in one or more of the following areas. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions. Some positions will require the ability to speak in a language other than English.Those individuals that desire to be considered for Selective Certification must respond to the Selective Certification Questionnaire at the time of filing.WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINEApplications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https : / / governmentjobs.com / careers / lacity.APPLICATION DEADLINEApplications must be received by THURSDAY, MARCH 6, 2025.In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process.SELECTION PROCESSExamination Weight : Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidate’s professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated : Judgment and Decision Making; Supervision; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Project Management; Program Responsibility; Community Relations; Media Relations; Job Knowledge.Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to http : / / personnel.lacity.gov / jobs / job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Harbor Public and Community Relations Director.Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interviews, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of APRIL 28, 2025 to MAY 9, 2025.NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study.As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability.Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met.Appointment to a position in this class is subject to a one-year probationary period.In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates.A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list.AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERFor additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to : http : / / per.lacity.org / index.cfm?content=employmenttestingprocess#J-18808-Ljbffr

Salary : $129,602 - $189,465