What are the responsibilities and job description for the PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER position at City of Montebello, CA?
Salary : $72,983.00 - $91,146.00 Annually
Location : Montebello, CA
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 2025-00006
Department : Parks & Recreation Department
Division : Administration
Opening Date : 02 / 03 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 18 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
APPLICATION FILING PERIOD
This recruitment is set to close on February 18, 2025. It is in the applicants' best interest to submit their application as early as possible.
The hiring manager reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time during the recruitment process. This job posting may be closed at any time without notice.
JOB SUMMARY
Under general direction, to assist in handling community relations and the general promotion of the City of Montebello; to develop and implement strategies designed to raise community awareness of City services, activities, and programs; and to perform related work as required.
This is a high-level staff support position with general responsibility for the organization, development, coordination and completion of complex projects. This position will coordinate administer, lead and perform a variety of functions related to advertising, graphic design, marketing, photography, videography, promotions, media, and supervise the work of regular City, hourly, volunteer, or interns engaged in providing related programs and services.
Develop and create a variety of promotional and public communication materials and programs that provide information about City services, activities, events and programs to residents and general public; define, implement and analyze effective public relations strategies, followed by continuous evaluation; plan and initiate public relations campaigns, defining goals, analyzing opportunities and liaising with management and internal and external clients; plan, coordinate, administer, lead and perform a variety of functions related to advertising, graphic design, marketing, photography, videography, promotions and media; supervise work of regular city, hourly, volunteer, or interns engaged in providing related programs and services; collaborating with co-workers and / or local community organizations and representatives; research, write and edit a variety of news and information articles and coordinate publications such as community and employee newsletters; with administrative approval, identify the need for, write, edit and distribute press releases and other related public materials about various City events, activities policies, functions and programs; represent the City in communicating with the media, as assigned; operate a camera or other digital equipment and take photographs and videos for various events such as ground breakings, dedications, etc.; ability to prepare speech writing, memos, press releases, correspondence and legislative position letters; perform special projects such as community surveys, special interest studies and staff reports; serve as City's chief website administrator, coordinating related City employee user groups, departmental website administrators and website taskforces; respond to complaints; refer special concerns to the appropriate department and follow-up as necessary; represent assigned functions with City staff and other governmental agencies as delegated; make public presentations to promote City policies, procedures, events, activities and functions; provide briefings to the Administration on all matters involving public affairs and community relations; attend meetings, including City Council and / or Commission meetings, as assigned.
Training and Experience : Any combination of training and experience which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :
Education : College coursework, preferably graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or a university with major course work in public administration, business, journalism, English, or a closely related field.
Work Background : A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in government administration, public relations, advertising, design or marketing or closely related field.
Special Requirements : Possession of an appropriate and valid California Driver's License.
Knowledge of :
- Principles, practices and techniques of community relations in a municipal government.
- Basic concepts of public administration in a municipal government setting.
- Basic / advanced concepts of graphics and design (Adobe Illustrator, CANVA, InDesign, etc.).
- Basic / advanced understanding of social media management and Hootsuite.
- Office management skills, procedures and equipment.
- Computer applications including word processing & publishing software.
- Correct English usage, writing, grammar, punctuation & sentence syntax.
- Research methods and procedures.
Ability to :
Supplemental Information :
What is your highest level of formal education completed?
How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have handling community relations and general promotion with a public agency?
Briefly describe your experience in creating promotional and public communication materials and programs including experience working with a local government agency.
Briefly describe your experience with project management and implementation.
Why do you feel you would be the ideal candidate for this position?
Required Question
Salary : $72,983 - $91,146
