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SENIOR COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Salary

$25.00 - $31.88 Hourly

Location

2999 South Wayside

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

34292

Department

Parks and Recreation

Opening Date

06/12/2024

Closing Date

6/25/2024 11:59 PM Central

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Communications

Workdays & Hours: MONDAY – FRIDAY; 9:00am-6:00pm*

*Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) is dedicated to building a sustainable community and enhancing the quality of urban life by providing safe well-maintained parks and offering affordable programming for our community. To achieve this mission, HPARD is seeking a Senior Communications Specialist to join the Communications Division.

Responsibilities include:

• Assists with Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) requests for the department; gathering information.

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

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

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

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

• Drafts press releases detailing relevant newsworthy information.

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

• Assists with writing speeches, press releases, media responses, and public service announcements.

• Maintains 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.

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

• Position requires driving to perform duties

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. Requires 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.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two 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

Must have a valid Driver's License and comply with the City of Houston's policy on driving (AP 2-2).

PREFERENCES

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Results-driven, self-starter able to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with attention to detail

• Work with minimal supervision to achieve performance measures

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

*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.The selection process will involve application review and/or interview.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: YES

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification. The salary range is:

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 posting opening and closing dates shown. 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 832-395-7114.

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-395-7114. (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

  What is your highest level of Education you've successfully Completed and received a Diploma or Degree? (This information will be verified)

• 12th Grade or Less

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree

• Bachelor's Degree or Higher

  03

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

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years to less than 4 years

• 4 years to less than 6 years

• 6 years to less than 8 years

• 8 or more years

  04

  How much marketing, public relations or closely related experience do you currently possess in a private, non-profit or government setting?

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years to less than 4 years

• 4 years to less than 6 years

• 6 or more years

  05

  How many years of experience do you have in dealing with media relations activities?

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years to less than 4 years

• 4 years to less than 6 years

• 6 or more years

  06

  How many years of experience do you have in the Parks and Recreation industry?

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years to less than 4 years

• 4 years or more

  07

  How many years of experience do you have in dealing with Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) requests?

• No Experience

• Less than 2 years

• 2 years to less than 4 years

• 4 years to less than 6 years

• 6 or more years

  08

  Are you a current employee of the Houston Parks and Recreation Department or City of Houston?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question