Number of Vacancies: 1
Recruitment #200915-304020-001
Department | Infrastructure/Mobility |
---|---|
Open Date | 9/15/2020 12:00:00 AM |
Filing Deadline | 9/22/2020 11:59:00 PM |
Salary | $34.75 - $49.52/hour; $6,023.33 - $8,583.47/month; $72,280.00 - $103,001.60/year |
Employment Type |
Full-Time
|
Type of Recruitment | Open |
The
employee in this class, under the Infrastructure and Mobility Administrator’s
direction, serves as the public information and engagement coordinator for the
Infrastructure and Mobility Departments. Work involves tasks highly technical
difficulty in planning, organizing, and coordinating Mobility and
Infrastructure public relations activities and is performed under general
supervision. Due to the nature and sensitivity to capital projects in
neighborhood areas, the employee must exercise considerable initiative and
independent judgement in addition to considerable discretion as to what, when,
and to whom information is released in order to properly communicate factual
information with key stakeholders. The employee must take great care to ensure
that the accuracy of all statements is ensured before being released and, as the
public engagement and program coordinator must exercise tact and courtesy in
dealing with the media and the public. Work is reviewed through conferences,
reports submitted, and results achieved.
Coordinates
the efforts of public outreach and community engagement of the various
Infrastructure and Mobility Departments to assure that the press and public are
provided with access to timely, accurate, and informative news concerning
public works type projects and programs.
coordinates
and facilitates the dissemination of information to the media and the general
public; prepares news releases and schedules and organizes press conferences,
web site updates, and project schedule packages.
Conducts
research on project background, Comments & Coordination reports, materials
for public engagement meetings, media inquiries, citizen town hall meetings,
power point presentations, and video messages.
Compiles
information on project benefits, costs, schedules, construction coordination
and citizen inquiries in support all Infrastructure and Mobility
Departments.
Prepares
reports and correspondence; assigns, develops and evaluates program priorities;
manages unit budget and work processes.
Performs
related work as required.
Extensive knowledge of: public relations, communications,
and public information dissemination techniques, and public speaking principles
and practices, city planning processes, and local utility and mobility agency
processes.
Considerable knowledge of: news media organizations and
methods of operation; methodologies for project prioritization, scheduling
software, project management software, modern management practices and
procedures; modern office practices, procedures, and equipment; technical
writing abilities.
Working knowledge of: regulations, standards, and
procedures related to Planning, Utilities, Mobility, and Municipal
Environmental sectors.
Skill in: making presentations in a variety of settings
and creating citizen-oriented materials from technical data and studies.
Minimum of ten years experience as a Public Engagement
Professional or Community Planner.
Experience with relationship building, government affairs, and technical
reporting is also desired. Required
knowledge of electronic collaborative platforms and social media platforms.
Possession of a valid Florida driver’s license required.
AICP Certified Planner preferred.
Evaluation of education and experience. Drug testing is included in all pre-employment processing.
During periods when the Mayor issues an emergency
declaration for the City of Tampa, all employees may be required to work in
preparation, response or recovery activities related to the stated emergency.
HELPFUL HINTS FOR COMPLETING YOUR APPLICATION: Please register before you begin the application process. This will enable you to view and re-use information from previously submitted applications to complete and submit any future applications. Please make certain your application is complete and the information you provide clearly demonstrates that you possess the minimum job qualifications as stated in the job announcement. Resumes can be submitted in support of an application, but not in lieu of an application. Resumes and copies of certifications or other required documents may be attached to your online application.