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Senior Communications Specialist

Salary

$1,946.00 - $2,300.00 Biweekly

Location

8000 N. Stadium

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

33774

Department

Houston Health Department

Division

HHD - Administrative Services Division

Opening Date

04/18/2024

Closing Date

5/10/2024 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

PN: 33774

Division: ASD- Communications

Section: Office of Program Support

Reporting Location: 8000 N. Stadium

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday *

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain and oversee the department’s internal and external newsletters.

• Assist with the creation of organic content that highlights HHD’s and our partner’s works, programs, and accomplishments.

• Assist with dissemination of the department’s messaging, through written and video storytelling.

• Assist with the department’s social media messaging through content development, follower engagement, social listening, trend analysis, and leveraging competitor research.

• Draft press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information.

• Assist with marketing strategy development to increase public awareness and client engagement.

• Write speeches, press releases, media responses, and public service announcements.

• Maintain strong relationships with communications and media professionals to drive partnerships and effectiveness and efficiency.

• Attends various civic, council, and business meetings, public dedications, and other public event activities for social media and storytelling.

• Assists with promoting departmental activities through appropriate media channels.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in art, design, communications, typography, or a closely related field.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including copy and content editing, bilingual proficiency preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS

There are occasional minor discomforts from exposure to less-than-optimal temperature and air conditions. The position may involve dealing with modestly unpleasant situations, as with occasional exposure to office chemicals and/or extensive use of a video display terminal. The ability to make coordinated eye/hand movements within fairly fine tolerance and/or calibration demands; or the ability to make closely coordinated eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within moderate tolerance demands. Lifting and carrying of moderately heavy items (up to 40 pounds), periods of walking with production equipment on rough surfaces. Display construction may involve heavy lifting up to 80-90 pounds. Bending and climbing on ladders.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Bachelor's degree in art, design, communications, typography or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) years of experience in media, public relations, the art field or a closely related field are required.

Directly related professional experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

None

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION GRANT FUND POSITION

Grants & Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 20

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov. To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832.393.4882 .

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832.393 .4882 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855.524.5627 .

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Are you a current City of Houston employee and working at Houston Health Department ?

• Yes

• No

  03

  Do you have a valid/current driver license?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School or GED equivalency

• Associate's Degree

• Bachelor's Degree art, design, communications, typography, or a field closely

• Master's Degree or higher

• None of the above

  05

  What field of study is your degree in?

• Art

• Design

• Communications

• Typography

• A closely related field

• None of the above

  06

  How many years of experience do you have in media, public relations, the art field, or a closely related field?

• Less than 2 years of experience

• 2 years less than 4 years

• 4 years less than 6 years

• 6 years or more

• None of the above

  07

  Describe the elements of a good story or good storytelling.

  08

  How would you describe your writing style?

  09

  What are some of the biggest challenges of working as a Communications Specialist?

  10

  What makes a story newsworthy?

  11

  What is the difference between media advisories and press releases?

  Required Question