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Public Information Officer - Communications and Public Affairs - SF Public Works (1312 PEX) Apply using SmartRecruiters, the City and County of San Francisco's application portal. Learn more. Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below. Application Opening: Thursday, March 14, 2024 Application Deadline: Apply Immediately. Application filing will be open at least through Tuesday, March 19, 2024, and will close any time thereafter. Compensation Range: $91,806 to $111,540 annually Recruitment ID: RTF0143620-01134134 Appointment Type: Permanent-Exempt (PEX), Category 18. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months. San Francisco Public Works (Public Works) has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings; manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors, and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens. Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more. Public Works currently has vacancies for the position of Public Information Officer (1312). Communications and Public Affairs The Communications and Public Affairs office keeps the public and our staff informed of the department’s services, projects, and programs through mass media, social media, websites, community meetings, and other outreach activities. The team produces reports, the monthly community and employee newsletters, and briefs elected officials and troubleshoots constituent concerns. The team also oversees media relations and organizes press conferences and special events to celebrate project milestones. Under supervision of the Manager of Public Affairs and Communications, you will participate in the high-impact, complex Islais Creek Bridge replacement project. Leading up to and during construction, you will be involved in extensive outreach for a major public infrastructure project impacting a key transportation corridor leading to and from the Bayview-Hunters Point and Indian Basin neighborhoods. Your contributions are important to provide exceptional customer service and perform effectively to meet crucial timelines. Important and Essential Duties: As a Public Information Officer, your duties may include but are not limited to the following: Provide timely and accurate information to San Francisco residents, businesses, community groups, elected officials, partner agencies, and other interest groups on the Islais Creek Bridge replacement project. Produce content for mailings, websites, social media posts, background briefings for department leadership, fact sheets, PowerPoint presentations, and related materials. Respond to constituent inquiries and troubleshoot concerns. Conduct site visits and organize and/or attend community forums. Participate in project team meetings. Working Conditions: Nature of the work may involve exposure to adverse weather conditions, walking long distances, and driving a vehicle to project sites and meetings. May require work on nights, weekends, and/or holidays. How to qualify Minimum Qualifications: Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. Experience: Two (2) years of professional experience in public affairs, public information, editorial, newspaper, magazine, radio, television, public relations, social media, digital engagement, advertising, or similar work involving collection and dissemination of news and information wherein the preparation or direction of informational material for mass media on the development of public information program was a major part of the position. Substitution:

1. Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.
2. Possession of a Master's degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, journalism, mass communications, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Desirable Qualifications: The stated desirable qualifications may be used to identify candidates advancing to the interview process and/or to identify job finalist(s) at the end of the selection process when referred for hiring. Experience in public-sector construction and/or project outreach for a diverse audience. Familiarity with public-right-of-way construction codes and best practices. Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and adjust rapidly to changing priorities. Responsible, motivated, and able to work independently and in a team. Experience in taking photos and videos and producing accompanying written content for use on social media and print platforms. Experience creating and successfully executing communications plans. Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found at . Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco. All work experience, education, training, and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores. Selection Procedures: After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process, which includes the following: The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the Department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the Department will move forward in the recruitment process. Minimum Qualification Supplemental Questionnaire (MQSQ): Candidates will be required to complete an MQSQ as part of the employment application. This MQSQ is designed to obtain specific information regarding an applicant's experience in relation to the Minimum Qualifications (MQ) for this position. The MQSQ will be used to evaluate if the applicant possesses the required minimum qualifications. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure. What else should I know? Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco: Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive, and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all. Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records. Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Analyst, Humera Rahman-Power, at humera.rahman-power@sfdpw.org . The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law. #J-18808-Ljbffr DataSF

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