Nature of Work
The fundamental reason this classification exists is to formulate, direct and supervise all communication initiatives to promote and enhance the efforts of the City of Montgomery.
Department programs include communication, public information, and media relations.
Major work responsibilities include developing and executing short and long-term communications strategies, managing city public information activities, and supervising two or more employees.
The incumbent interacts with a variety of individuals to include elected officials, senior level staff, department heads, news media, and government officials on issues relating to the City.
Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief of Staff with considerable latitude and independence of judgment and decision making regarding program development and management.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in public administration, public affairs, public relations or communications and two (2) years of communications project management experience.
Note: Qualifying education, training and experience that provide the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the job will be considered.
Special Requirements
Must have a valid driver’s license to conduct work activities.
Must be willing to work after normal work hours for emergency situations or other various communications efforts.
Kind of Examination
Applications are being accepted to fill one (1) vacancy and any other vacancies that may occur during the life of the register.
The current vacancy is with the City of Montgomery Mayor's Office.
Applicants will be screened and qualified based upon education and experience as shown on the application and supplemental questionnaire.
For this reason, applicants are urged to fill in the application form and supplemental questionnaire completely providing detailed information concerning the kinds of jobs they have held, the dates they held them, where and exactly what their duties were.
If more than five qualified applications are received, a selection procedure will be used to rank applicants on the register.
Tied scores will not be broken.
If there are five or less qualified applicants, they will be considered equally qualified and placed on the register in alphabetical order.
Complete an online application by visiting Montgomery City-County Personnel's Online Employment Center.
Paper applications are no longer accepted.
Completed applications will be accepted online until 5:00 p.
m.
on the closing date.
If there is no closing date, the announcement may be closed at any time without prior notice.
Additional Information
BENEFITS: Employees are offered a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, and life insurance, paid annual and sick leave, paid holidays, and a retirement program.
DRUG TEST: Employment is conditional upon the potential employee passing a preemployment drug test.
(The drug test may require the submission of a sample of hair, finger nails, and/or urine that will verify illegal drug use).
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