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  • PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICER

    Huntington Beach, California United States City of Huntington Beach, CA Full Time $8,841.73 - $11,847.33 Monthly Mar 07, 2025
    City of Huntington Beach Employer:

    City of Huntington Beach, CA

    THE COMMUNITY The City of Huntington Beach is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Orange County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. As the fourth largest city in Orange County, with a population near 200,000 residents, Huntington Beach is known as “Surf City USA” due to its abundance of beaches, sunny, warm Mediterranean climate and casual lifestyle. Huntington Beach covers 28 square miles of land, 26 square miles of water, and is the 24th largest city in California. With more than 8 miles of uninterrupted beach along the Pacific Ocean, the City also plays host to an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, special events and weekends. Huntington Beach has one of the largest pleasure piers in the world and has the longest concrete pier in the State. The City’s park system includes 58 public parks (with a dog park), riding stables and the largest city-owned and operated regional park in Orange County — Huntington Central Park. Also within the City’s boundaries are five recreation centers (including a senior center), three miles of equestrian trails, two golf courses, 72 tennis courts, a marina and a protected wildlife preserve. Running parallel to Pacific Coast Highway and just steps from the ocean is an eight-mile strand perfect for biking, inline skating, jogging or a leisurely stroll. The City is centrally located to all major attractions in Orange County including the Disney Resorts, the Orange County Performing Arts Center and Repertory Theater, and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. The City is home to the International Surfing Museum, the Surfing Walk of Fame, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Harbour and the Huntington Beach Art Center. Huntington Beach draws some of the largest crowds in the world to such professional sporting events as the U.S. Open of Surfing, Van’s World Championship of Skateboarding and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball. There are 35 elementary schools, five public high schools and one community college (Golden West College) located within Huntington Beach. The City has a world-class library located within the 365-acre Central Park as well as four additional branch libraries. In addition, Orange Coast College; the University of California, Irvine; and California State Universities at Long Beach and Fullerton are located in close proximity. There are over 117,000 households within a five-mile radius of the Huntington Beach Civic Center. The average family household income is $122,851, ranking one of the highest in the nation based on the top 100 largest cities in the country. THE CITY GOVERNMENT Founded in the late 1880s, Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909. Huntington Beach has a City Council/ City Manager form of government. The City Council has seven members who are elected at large, on a non-partisan basis, to four-year overlapping terms. City Council members are limited to two consecutive 4-year terms. There are three elected department heads - the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The position of Mayor is filled on a rotating basis. The City of Huntington Beach is organized into 13 major departments including City Treasurer, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, Community Development, Community Services, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Services, Library Services, Police, and Public Works. The City has approximately 1,600 full and part-time employees and a total budget of approximately $345 Million.

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    Job Description

    Description

    Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis. The first review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 5:00 p.m. on March 19, 2025 . This recruitment may close at any time after that date once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible!

    In Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have an outstanding career opportunity available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Public Affairs Officer in our City Manager's Office - Office of Communications.

    The ideal candidate will have a background in public information or broadcast journalism and experience in media relations.

    The Division
    The Office of Communications develops strategies to communicate City news, programs and policies to the community. It generates outreach and marketing materials, including press releases, multiple websites, public service announcements, crisis communications, town halls, community events, and social media postings. The Office of Communications also implements the City’s communication plan, maintains strong working relationships with media outlets, and implements various strategies for improved communication within the community. This team is also responsible for managing the operation and programming of HBTV3, the local cable TV station that broadcasts creative content tailored to the interests of the Huntington Beach community as well as City Council meetings and Planning Commission meetings.

    JOB SUMMARY

    Under administrative direction, oversees and manages programs and activities of the public information function within the City Manager’s Office or the Police Department; coordinates media and community relations activities to ensure publicity and outreach for City or Safety programs, services, and events.

    SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
    Reports to: Assistant City Manager / Deputy City Manager, Public Affairs Manager, Police Lieutenant / Police Captain, or as assigned by department head
    Supervises: Administrative and/or clerical staff

    Note: This job description is currently being updated and is under review for final approval.

    Examples of Essential Duties

    • Researches, composes, edits and issues press releases, news articles, feature stories and public service announcements for print, radio, cable television, and electronic media.
    • Interfaces with the media and conducts on camera interviews
    • Organizes/conducts press briefings and works with City Council and the Executive Team to develop messaging
    • Responds to inquiries from the media, City officials, community groups, businesses, the general public, and employees
    • Acts as the City’s Public Information Officer for disaster events and works effectively in an Emergency Operations Center setting
    • Develops, implements, and coordinates a comprehensive communications program for the City or Police Department; identifies appropriate messages and communications tools for targeted audiences; employs evaluation measures to assess impact
    • Integrates the City’s vision, mission, strategic goals and key issues into educational, informational and marketing communications aimed at the general public and employees
    • Coordinates and participates in presentations to City visitors and community members; coordinates, schedules and may lead public tours of City facilities
    • Provides briefings to the City Council, City Manager, and/or Police Chief concerning public information program activities and events within the City
    • Oversees staff and manages projects of the City’s public access cable channel
    • Assists with the development of the budget for public information activities; authorizes expenditures and approves invoices
    • Oversees the database of public relations contacts and distribution of media materials
    • Takes photos as necessary for use in media materials
    • Attends leadership, management, supervisory and other relevant training to stay abreast of industry best practices
    • Travels to offsite locations within and outside the City
    • Reports to work as scheduled and works a variety of schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays as required for events and public safety response
    • Maintains regular and consistent attendance record
    • Performs other related duties as assigned

    The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical combination includes :

    Knowledge of:
    • Principles and practices of public information and media and community relations in a municipal government environment
    • Federal, State and local laws, rules, and regulations governing the disclosure of information by a public agency
    • Principles and practices of research, journalism, graphic design, print media layout and broadcast media production
    • Interview techniques, communications media services and resources
    • Strategies of external and internal marketing, public relations, public information, community outreach, community partnerships and media relations
    • Corporate advertising, including electronic, print, outdoor and direct mail research techniques and methods
    • Emergency Operations Center functions and practices
    • Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications
    • English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation


    Ability to:
    • Develop and implement comprehensive public information programs utilizing various forms of media
    • Communicate a consistent and effective message through various mediums - including digital, live in-studio, radio, print, etc.
    • Manage and respond to media inquiries relating to public safety incidents, taking into consideration regulations related to HIPAA and active investigations
    • Gather, assess, and summarize information for public distribution, remaining mindful of potential political and public safety impacts
    • Effectively utilize current and trending social media tools and applications
    • Prepare comprehensive reports, correspondence, press releases, speeches, information and promotion packages and news articles
    • Manage a variety of complex and challenging projects simultaneously to completion
    • Exercise judgment, initiative, decisiveness, and creativity necessary in situations involving the direction, control and planning of multiple programs, and in critical or unexpected situations involving considerable risk or loss to the City
    • Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with those contacted in the course of work
    • Communicate and interact effectively both verbally and in writing with elected officials, the public, and staff
    • Operate a variety of office equipment including computers and associated word processing applications


    Education: Bachelor’s Degree in communications, public relations, public administration, journalism, marketing or a related field; Master’s degree desirable.

    Experience: Five (5) years’ increasingly responsible public information, public affairs, or media relations experience, including three years experience performing public relations for a municipal agency or other public sector organization. Prior experience working in a Police Department desired, if assigned to Police.

    Licenses/Certifications: Possession of a valid Class C California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record are required at time of appointment and throughout employment.

    SPECIAL CONDITIONS

    Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle.

    Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

    APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE
    • Application Review - Please attach the following items to your application: 1) Two writing samples, which may be any of the following - press release, media advisory, article or publication, or executive report. 2) Provide a Word document containing a link to an on-camera or radio interview/piece, if available.
    • Examination - Applicants best meeting the City's needs will be invited to participate in an oral board examination. The date of the examination will be scheduled when a sufficient amount of qualified applications has been received.
    • Selection Interview
    • Pre-Employment/Background
    • Appointment


    Supplemental Information

    PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

    The incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Work is performed primarily indoors. The incumbent sits for prolonged periods of time; standing and walking to retrieve work files or to other departments or office locations; leaning, bending and stooping to perform work behind a desk or to retrieve information; pushing, turning or twisting to move chair or body from desk; reaching to place or retrieve files or open file drawers or cabinets; light grasping to hold a writing instrument or documents; firm grasping as needed to lift and carry work files or operate office equipment; finger dexterity to type on a computer keyboard; and, hearing and speech to communicate in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Work is performed in a general office environment. When work is performed outdoors or at events, there is full exposure to various weather conditions. Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

    The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Management Employees' Organization members including:

    The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

    PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

    TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.

    GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.

    ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 60 hours per calendar year.

    EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.

    GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.

    FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.

    RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.

    The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:

    Classic Miscellaneous Members:
    Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55
    Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation
    Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation

    New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:
    Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62
    Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation
    Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)

    DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.

    CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

    FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.

    NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.

    For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: MEMORANDA OF UNDERSTANDINGS Click on the links under "Management Employees' Organization".

    Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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