Community and Outreach Specialist

Introduction

The Community and Outreach Specialist works out of the Office of The Police Chief and is part of the Community Engagement Unit. The Specialist coordinates, develops and implements informational programs designed for community and citizen awareness of public safety and is responsible for planning, writing and editing communications for internal and external audiences, such as creating social media content, using a full-range of tools, including print and electronic vehicles. Supports public relations and communications functions and participates in a variety of special projects and initiatives. Works collaboratively with a team to enhance police/community engagement and partnerships.

Anticipated starting salary may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or a related field.
• Two years of experience in public affairs, public relations or a related field.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Credentials and Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
  

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Communicates with personnel within the assigned functional area, department(s), City employees, the general public, the community, civic organizations and business owners in order to coordinate public education programs, disseminate information, and provide assistance.
• Provides support to the Police Chief and Command Staff in coordinating public meetings, department promotions and award ceremonies and special events, and implementing public information strategies to project a positive image of the Police Department.
• Develops, coordinates and implements citizen and teen academies annually.
• Understands client projects, goals and priorities.
• Identifies the right audiences and reaches them with the right message and the right platforms
• Interacts with citizens engaged with the department via social media and traditional communications.

Work Environment/Physical Demands

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Most work is performed in a City office environment with occasional public events at various types of facilities and may have the ability to periodically work remotely.
• Will have to work outside at times with various police units to create social medial content.
• Exposure to dust, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and unpleasant odors.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, land line and cell phone, calculator, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, and hand and eye movement.
• Move and operate presentation equipment, video and photo cameras.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state "See Resume" in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.
Closing Date/Time: 11/7/2024 11:59 PM Arizona

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