PROTOCOL OFFICER (ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER)

DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

The City Manager’s Office is recruiting for a full-time, unclassified Protocol Officer (Assistant to the City Manager), who will report directly to the Deputy City Manager. This position will be responsible for supporting international diplomacy efforts between the City, the Port of Long Beach, World Trade Center Long Beach, and Visit LB, including sister city initiatives, dignitary visits, Port-related international engagements, foreign relations in preparation for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, and other international partnership efforts that will raise Long Beach’s profile as a global city and advance economic development opportunities.

The City Manager’s Office is responsible for the administration of all City government departments, except for elected offices and the semi-autonomous departments. This is a great opportunity for an individual who self-motivated, a team player, and interested in supporting all aspects of a full-service city and working in a demanding, fast-paced environment that is highly rewarding.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Develops the City’s protocol guidelines and assists City departments with protocol through trainings and the development of educational materials;
• Plans and coordinates official welcome presentations, meetings and events when Chiefs of State/Heads of Government and other distinguished foreign officials visit Long Beach;
• Provides direction to City departments and Long Beach cultural facilities hosting informational meetings/briefings for foreign delegations;
• Serves as the City’s liaison to foreign groups for the purpose of developing and nurturing strong working relationships with international counterparts;
• Coordinates with foreign consulates and other agencies involved in consular affairs and dignitary visits;
• Works with groups such as the Port of Long Beach, World Trade Center Long Beach, and Visit LB to offer hospitality to foreign dignitaries and delegations and to showcase and promote Long Beach economic development opportunities;
• Seeks opportunities for international partnerships, trade missions, and cultural exchanges to benefit the City;
• Assists City departments and members of the business, academic, and public communities with questions concerning general protocol, etiquette, international customs, flag etiquette, and other related issues;
• Supports the City’s communications team in managing media coverage of protocol-related events and visits, preparing official statements, drafting speeches, welcome addresses, and other communications;
• Provides support to Sister and Friendship City community groups; and,
• Manages and coordinates with appropriate City departments and partners on requests from foreign associations and groups regarding the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, including visits, negotiations with the City, and events.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION

• Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Political Science, History, Public Administration, Communications, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE

• Three (3) years of experience working in a role related to public diplomacy.

DESIREABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• A graduate level degree.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• The ideal candidate brings to the City Manager’s Office experience in coordinating international diplomatic visits, developing strategies to build the City’s reputation internationally, and understanding international customs and the ability to navigate diverse cultural environments. This candidate desires to be a team player and demonstrates a high degree of intellectual flexibility and range, which will be needed to support the City’s many initiatives. Additionally, this candidate must possess the ability to work on multiple assignments concurrently and potentially travel for the job.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Friday, October 18. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-6913.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6913 .

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The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

Retirement:California Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) defined benefit retirement plan, which is coordinated with Social Security. The benefit is 2.5% or 2.7% (depending on hire date) @55 for "Classic" members and 2% @62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the compensation limitations set by PERS. Both the City and the employee contributes toward CalPERS retirement contributions. The city also participates in Social Security.

Health and Dental Insurance:The City offers the choice of HMO and PPO plans. The city pays major portion of the premium for employee and dependents depending on the health/ dental plan selected.

Life Insurance:City-paid term life insurance policy equal to three (3) times annual salary to a maximum of $500,000.

Disability Insurance:City-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.

Management Physical:Annual City-paid physical examination.

Vacation:Twelve (12) vacation days after the first year of service; 15 days after four years, six months of service; 20 days after 19 years, six months of service.

Executive Leave:Forty (40) hours Executive Leave per year. The City Manager has discretion to grant an additional 40 hours each year.

Sick Leave: One day earned per month; unlimited accumulation; conversion upon retirement to cash credit toward health and/or dental insurance premiums, or to pension credits.

Holidays:Eleven (11) designated holidays per year, plus four personal holidays to be used at the employee's discretion.

Transportation Allowance:Monthly allowance is allocated by classifications below;

• Department Head $650.00
• Deputy Director/Manager/Director (Harbor/Utilities) $550.00
• Division Officer/Superintendent/ Chief of Staff / Administrator / Principal DCA $450.00
• Assistant to Executive / Executive Assistant / Executive Secretary/ Executive Support Staff $300.00

Deferred Compensation Plan:Optional for employee contribution to a supplementary retirement savings program available through Mission Square Retirement formerly ICMA-RC Retirement Corporation).

• Classic CalPERS Members: The City will contribute a maximum of up to two percent (2%) of base salary* for all qualified Classic CalPERS members.
• Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) CalPERS Members: Effective the second full pay period following City Council adoption, the City contribution will increase from two percent (2%) to three percent (3%) of base salary* for all qualified PEPRA CalPERS members.

Flexible Spending Account (FSA):Optional election for employees to reduce taxable income for payment of allowable childcare or medical expenses.

Flexible/Hybrid Work Schedule:Available (subject to City Manager approval).

Paid Parental Leave: The City provides one hundred and sixty (160) hours of Paid Parental Leave at 100% of salary, for the birth, adoption or foster placement of a child, regardless of the gender, marital status or sexual orientation of the parent.

Closing Date/Time: 10/18/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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