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Job Description
Requirements
MOS Codes: 35P1 (Air Force), 46A (Army)
Education and Experience : A Bachelor's degree or higher in Business or Public Administration Journalism, Public Relations; Mass Communication, or related field, plus one (1) year of mass communications, public relations, advertising, journalism, marketing or publicity experience.
Licenses and Certificates : Valid Texas Class "C" Driver's License or equivalent issued by another state.
General Purpose
Under direction, coordinate development and dissemination of public information pertaining to operations and services of assigned department.
Typical Duties
Plan, develop and coordinate marketing and outreach programs that align with City of El Paso Strategic goals. Involves: Research, coordinate, prepare and respond to media requests. Set up press briefings and share information on behalf of departments. Work with Communication & Public Affairs to coordinate necessary press conferences during City emergency; coordinate with Emergency Management Coordinator and departments to share information. Ensure website is updated; use social media to share information. Assist with the creation of informative presentations for speaking engagements. Coordinate with City Manager and CM Leadership Team on public affairs issues.
Write, compose, and communicate original material for internal and public distribution including, but not limited to, radio and television, news releases or advisories. Serve as liaison which entails establishing rapport and maintaining effective working relationships with the public, stakeholders, and City officials or representatives. Provide support to the City Communications and Public Affairs Office as required by participating in special public relations projects which includes performing related research. Coordinate PowerPoint presentations and take photos for City Council meetings.
Develop, manage and participate in social media. Involves: Participate in a wide variety of social media activities such as Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, blogging. Support City T.V. programming/event coverage, Public Service Announcement (PSA), special video projects, and update equipment. Strategize and educate departments and others on incorporating relevant social media techniques into the organization's culture and into all organization's services. Measure the impact of social media and marketing efforts.
Supervise assigned staff. Involves: Schedule, assign, instruct, guide and check work. Appraise employee performance. Provide for training and development. Enforce personnel rules and regulations and work behavior standards firmly and impartially. Counsel, motivate and maintain harmony. Interview applicants. Recommend hiring, discipline, merit pay or other employee status changes.
General Information
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Note: This is an unclassified contract position.
Note: Current opening is at the Parks and Recreation Department. However, this eligible list could be used to fill positions located in other City departments.
Note: Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. This position will close when a preset number of qualified applications have been received.
Note: Applicants with a foreign degree must have all documents translated and evaluated by an agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) prior to submitting them to the Human Resources Department. Please visit www.naces.org/members for more information.
A résumé and/or other documents will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Comments such as “See résumé” are not acceptable and will result in the application being considered incomplete.
To qualify for this position, required education, experience, knowledge and skills must be clearly stated on your application’s employment history. We do not use any information on your resume to review if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
Failure to fully detail all experience and job duties in the application, or copying/pasting directly from the job specification, or responses referring to your résumé will eliminate you from consideration for the position.
Determined by agreement
Closing Date/Time: 10/22/2024 11:59 PM Mountain -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of El Paso
Show moreTHE CITY OF EL PASO HAS IMPLEMENTED PROGRAMS TO INVEST IN ITS WORKFORCE, INCLUDING:
- Competitive wages
- Pension Plans
- Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
- Health Savings Account
- Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
- Quality Training and Tuition Assistance Programs
Mission:
Deliver exceptional services to support a high quality of life and place for our community.
Vision:
Develop a vibrant regional economy, safe and beautiful neighborhoods and exceptional recreational, cultural and educational opportunities powered by a high performing government.
Values:
Integrity, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, People
THE COMMUNITY
Located at the westernmost edge of Texas along the Rio Grande River, El Paso has long been recognized as one of the nation’s safest cities with a population of over 800,000. This thriving community is aptly referred to as the “Sun City” – a moniker derived from the 300+ days of sunshine experienced annually.
El Paso, the largest Texas City on the U.S./Mexico border and the sixth largest city in Texas, is a dynamic and vibrant community whose location on the border provides the City with a culturally diverse population and a rich heritage that embraces the past while building for the future.El Paso is filled with many attractions that residents and visitors enjoy alike. For sports enthusiasts, the City is home to The El Paso Chihuahuas, the Minor League baseball team and Triple-A affiliate of the San Diego Padres. El Paso is also home to Sun Bowl Stadium at UTEP where many events occur, including Division I college football games and other events, including the nationally televised Sun Bowl game held each year. UTEP is also the home of the legendary Don Haskins Center where Division I college basketball games are played. Residents and visitors may also take in an El Paso Locomotive FC soccer game or an El Paso Rhinos hockey game. Located in El Paso are amusement parks, water parks, state parks, museums, the El Paso Zoo and Botanical Gardens, and the El Paso Symphony Orchestra. At the heart of the City is the Franklin Mountains State Park, the largest urban state park in Texas.
Fort Bliss is the largest installation in the United States Army Forces Command and the second largest military installation in the Army overall with the largest being the adjacent White Sands Missile Range. Fort Bliss is an anchor of the local economy and its economic stability, as it is the single largest employer in the area supporting over 167,000 people with an annual economic contribution of over $25 billion. The City of El Paso strives to be the #1 City in America for Veterans to live. The City of El Paso has been recognized by the Texas Veterans Commission for its high Veteran Employment rate. The City government currently employs approximately 14% of veterans and has a Military and Veterans Affairs department.
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