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PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER - Range 22 / EXE
Salary
$60,000.95 - $113,684.75 Annually
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Executive
Job Number
2023-08903
Department
Anchorage Fire Department
Division
Anchorage Fire Department
Opening Date
08/15/2023
Closing Date
8/28/2023 11:59 PM Alaska
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Job Information
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.
This is an executive position and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.
DEPARTMENT: A nchorage Fire Department
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 100 E. 4th Ave, Anchorage
Example of Duties
The Public Information Officer is responsible for developing and facilitating strategic communication between the Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) and the public via traditional and social media. Advises AFD on matters of public image, related strategy, and policy and crisis communications. Collaborates with the Fire Chief, and all levels of the department, to provide accurate communications to the public on major incidents, educational safety campaigns, and community outreach events. Responds to incoming media inquiries. Produces content related to department activities and goals through message coordination, analyses, relationship building, and community outreach. Produces and reviews letters, social media posts and award entries from the Fire Chief. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences
High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and nine (9) years of experience in the news media and public relations.
OR
Associate's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science, or related discipline and seven (7) years of experience in the news media and public relations.
OR
Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science, or a similar discipline and five (5) years of experience in the news media and public relations.
OR
Master's degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science, or a similar discipline and three (3) years of experience in the news media and public relations.
Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license at time of hire.
Preferences
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Skilled in working well under tight deadlines.
- Experience planning carrying out informational and promotional campaigns.
- Public speaking experience
- Experience working independently as well as collaborating with others.
- Experience with diverse populations
Instructions To Applicants
Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for this position.
Submit a comprehensive resume of your work history.
Submit contact information for three professional references.
Submit copy of transcripts for highest degree awarded.
If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit evidence.
If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.
Submit a current copy of your driver's license.
Additional Important Information
The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory municipal employment office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.
If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska driver's license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver's license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.
For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.
Military Service Interview Preference
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.
The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.
Application Process
Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.
For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.
The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.
For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571
The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
Health / Medical Benefits
- Short Term Disability
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio
- Dependent Life Insurance
- Health Savings Accounts
- Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
Retirement
- State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
- 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
Employer Paid Benefits
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Leave Plan
For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx
01
In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).
Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.
If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.
Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?
02
Which of the following best describes your level of education as it relates to this position?
- Bachelor's Degree in a different field
- None/less than High School
- Associate's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science or a related discipline
- Master's Degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science or a related discipline
- Master's Degree or higher in a different field
- Associate's Degree in a different field
- High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent
- Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science or a related discipline
03
How many years of experience in the news media and public relations do you have?
- None
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- Less than 1 year
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- 5 years to less than 7 years
- 9 years to less than 11 years
- 7 years to less than 9 years
- 11 years or more
04
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
05
Do you currently possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license OR have the ability to obtain one by the time of hire?
06
Describe your writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
07
How many years of experience do you have planning carrying out informational and promotional campaigns?
- Less than 1 year
- 5 years to less than 7 years
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- 7 years or more
- None
- 3 years to less than 5 years
08
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
09
Describe your project management and organizational skills.
10
Describe your experience working under tight deadlines?
11
Describe your experience working independently and collaboration skills?
12
How many years of public speaking experience do you have?
- 7 years or more
- Less than 1 year
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- 5 years to less than 7 years
- None
13
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
14
How many years or experience do you have with diverse populations?
- Less than 1 year
- None
- 1 year to less than 3 years
- 5 years to less than 7 years
- 3 years to less than 5 years
- 7 years or more
15
Describe the experience you referenced for the above question and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response.
Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.
16
Please describe additional, relevant paid or unpaid work experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the tasks and duties of this position to include approximate number of hours per week. Examples of such work experience may include volunteer work or other extracurricular work (including in high school or college), as well as paid or unpaid work performed for tribes and/or tribal, cultural, community-based, philanthropic religious, spiritual, professional, or social organizations.
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Municipality of Anchorage
Address
632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501
Phone
(907) 343-4442
Website
http://www.muni.org/jol
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