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City of Henderson Civic Engagement Specialist* in Henderson, Kentucky
Civic Engagement Specialist*
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Civic Engagement Specialist*
Salary
$30.97 - $46.45 Hourly
Location
Henderson, NV
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
1498SEPT24-P-CDA
Department
Government and Public Affairs
Opening Date
09/30/2024
Closing Date
10/14/2024 3:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants
150
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position Overview
*This posting is limited to the first 150 applications received by the Human Resources Department and will close, without notice, once that number has been reached.
The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Civic Engagement Specialist in the Department of Government and Public Affairs. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
Under general supervision and direction, coordinates public engagement functions assists in the design of civic/community engagement, outreach strategies, and communication activities for the Department of Government and Public Affairs and City Council; and performs related duties as assigned.
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Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, communications, business administration, education, public relations, or a closely related field
Three (3) years of experience in public administration, public relations, program management, or supporting public officials, including experience developing and/or participating in civic/community outreach and engagement activities
Note: An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered
Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483
Required Documents/Assessment Information
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
ASSESSMENT DATES:
Oral Review Board (Weighted 100%) - Tuesday, October 29, 2024
(Best-Qualified Candidates)
Selection Interview - Thursday, October 31, 2024
(Top-Scoring Candidates)
All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.
Selection Process
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a medical/physical examination including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
*CURRENT EMPLOYEES ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION ARE:
Full-time regular, probationary full-time, part-time and temporary employees.
City of Henderson, Nevada
Non-Represented: FLSA Non-Exempt Employees
Benefits Summary
HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE
Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45%
RETIREMENT
Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
No Social Security tax on employee's wages
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
PAID TIME OFF (PTO)
Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
Second year through fifth calendar years of service – 17.42 hours per month
Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service – 20.59 hours per month
Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond – 23.75 hours per month
*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence
HOLIDAYS
13 paid holidays per year
Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off
WORK WEEK
Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
Auto and Home Insurance
529 College Savings Plan
Supplemental Term Life Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Identity and Credit Protection
PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
Long Term Care + Life Insurance
NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council
Revised 03/24