Communications Manager (Public Information Manager) - Limited Duration_

Communications Manager (Public Information Manager) - Limited DurationPrint (overnmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/newprint/4622477)ApplyCommunications Manager (Public Information Manager) - Limited DurationSalary$117,956.80 - $169,708.80 AnnuallyLocationOR, ORJob TypeLimited DurationJob Number2024-00862BureauPortland Housing BureauOpening Date08/19/2024Closing Date9/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific+ Description+ Benefits+ QuestionsThe PositionJob Appointment: Limited Duration – 18 months , full-time .Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.Work Location: Hybrid. In-person work is to be conducted at 1810 SW Fifth Ave. Portland, OR 97201 . Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington. For more information, click here (ortland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employee-behavior-expectations/hrar-4045-employee#toc-geographic-work-location) .Benefits: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of the benefits for this position.Application Material: Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to attach a cover letter and resume.Position SummaryThe Communications Manager will provide strategic and communications advice and recommendations to the Community and Economic Development Deputy City Administrator on complex community and media relations issues in support of the service area’s programs, services, goals, and mission; recommend communications strategies for key service area programs, functions, and activities. This position may work with both the Office for Community and Economic Development and the Portland Housing Bureau.As a Communications Manager , you will:+ Develop and direct public relations , media relations, and public affairs strategies .+ Oversee organizational unit social media presence .+ Manage internal and external messaging .+ Develop communications plans and strategies in alignment with internal short and long-term plans .+ A ct as principal spokesperson for a Bureau/Office in responding to inquiries from the media and public .+ Collaborate with executives and elected officials to ensure messaging is consistent and tailored to targeted audiences.+ Develop and maintain relationships and partnerships with other City Bureaus/Offices, public and private agencies and organizations, and non-profit and community groups.+ Supervise staff in the development and implementation of public relations, media, marketing, community outreach, or other communication strategies.Our Ideal Candidate is:+ Courageous: You are willing to work through tough problems, to speak with integrity, to ask difficult questions , to embrace accountability, and to step forward to make decisions+ Adaptable: You can remain flexible, agile, and calm in a continually evolving environment with a variety of stakeholders, maintaining your pragmatic ability to judge when to stick to plan or when to change course; you are an ongoing learner, keeping pace with industry advances+ Collaborative: An outgoing professional who values partnership and develops and supports relationships to get things done.+ Value Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Use DEI concepts to guide and inform your work.+ An Equitable Leader: Experience leading and mentoring people and creating and maintaining an inclusive, respectful, and culturally responsive workplace.About the Bureau s :Office for Community and Economic DevelopmentThe Office for Community and Economic Development in Portland is dedicated to enhancing the city's growth and quality of life through strategic partnerships and innovative initiatives. This office focuses on advancing equity, sustainability, and economic prosperity across the community. Key programs include the Graffiti Abatement Program, the Portland Clean Energy Community Benefits Fund, and the Clean Industry Initiative, which collectively aim to foster a resilient and equitable city. The office works closely with various stakeholders, including city leaders, businesses, and residents, to implement policies that promote urban sustainability, digital equity, and economic development. Its efforts reflect a commitment to making Portland a more inclusive and thriving city for all its residents.Portland Housing BureauSince 2009, the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) has worked toward a vision that "all Portlanders can find affordable homes...and have equitable access to housing." To that end, we are charged with developing citywide housing policy, delivering programs that increase the supply of affordable housing and promote stable homeownership, and administering a broad range of federal and local resources. Through our policies, plans, and funding, PHB works to stabilize families in their current homes, provide new affordable housing opportunities, and foster equitable , integrated, and diverse communities.The mission of the Portland Housing Bureau is to solve the unmet housing needs of the people of Portland. The Bureau accomplishes its mission by building and preserving quality, affordable rental, and owner-occupied housing; supporting and sponsoring programs that help low-income Portlanders find, rent, buy, retain, and repair their homes; bringing together partners and leading them to assess the city's housing needs, choose sustainable solutions to efficiently meet them, and identify how best to pay for them; and reaching out to Communities of Color to ensure their participation in the economic opportunities that quality housing investments create.Virtual Zoom Meet & Greet OpportunityCome meet the hiring manager and the senior recruiter! We'll be talking about the position's duties and responsibilities, day-to-day life in the role, review the announcement, discuss how to apply, and answer questions you may have about the position.Topic: Meet & Greet: Communications ManagerTime: Aug 28, 2024, 05:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)Join Zoom Meeting:oom.us/j/82005403035Questions?Amanda Hillebrecht, Senior RecruiterBureau of Human ResourcesAmanda.Hillebrecht@portlandoregon.govTo QualifyThe following minimum qualifications are required for this position:+++ E xperience applying the practices of design and implementation of public affairs, community outreach, and marketing and advertising programs.+ Ability to think criticall y, problem solve , and mak e recommendations on complex community and intergovernmental relations, community relations, media relations, community outreach, and public affairs issues and strategies.+ Experience communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing (correspondence, reports, studies , and other written materials) including presenting information clearly, concisely , and persuasively to the media and in public settings.+ Experience developing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, such as media professionals, Bureau/Office personnel, elected officials and their staff, and key community members.+ Experience developing, researching, recommending, and implementing comprehensive public information programs, including media relations, public relations, and marketing.+ Experience supervising a multicultural workforce, promoting an equitable workplace e nvironment, and applying equitable pr ogram pra ctices to diverse and complex City services.Applicants must also possess :+ A Communication Strategy Writing Sample - Please limit to 3 pages . Those who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email with instructions to complete a Writing Sample Exercise. (This writing sample will be reviewed as part of the selection process if your name is placed on the equally ranked eligible list.)The Recruitment ProcessSTEP 1: Apply online between August 19 , 2024- September 2, 2024Required Application Materials:+ Resume+ Cover Letter+ Answer to three (3) Supplemental Questions (click on the Questions tab to preview the questions)Optional Application Materials:+ Veteran documents to request for Veteran Preference (ex, DD214-Member 4, VA Benefit Letter, etc.)Application Tips:+ The City of Portland has How to Apply Videos (om/pdxh2a) and offers How to Apply (ortland.gov/bhr/events) Classes once per month. If you have questions after watching the videos you are invited to contact the recruiter listed on the announcement.+ Your cover letter should include details describing your education, training, and/or experience, and where obtained, which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.+ Your resume should support the details described in your cover letter.+ Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis : Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law (regon.gov/boli/workers/pages/equal-pay.aspx) your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience.+ Do not attach materials not requested.+ All completed applications for this position must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment.+ All applications must be submitted via the City's online application process. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted.Step 2: Minimum Qualification Evaluation: Week of September 2, 2024+ An evaluation of each applicant's training and paid and unpaid experience, as demonstrated in their resume and cover letter, weighted 100%.+ Your resume and cover letter will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.+ You have 14 days from the notice of the minimum qualification evaluation results to let us know if you like to review and discuss your evaluation result. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 (ortland.gov/policies/human-resources-administrative-rules/employment/hrar-301-recruitment-processes) for complete information.+ Additional evaluation may be required before the establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.Step 3: Writing Sample Exercise: Week of September 9, 2024+ Those who meet the minimum qualifications will receive an email with instructions to complete a Writing Sample Exercise. Applicants will have one week to complete the writing sample exercise and attach it to their application by the deadline.+ *Please note, that your completed writing sample exercise will be included in the interview process.Step 4: Establishment of Eligible List: W eek of September 16, 2024+ Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list.Step 5: Selection (Interview): October+ The hiring bureau will review and select candidates to interview.Step 6: Offer of Employment: OctoberStep 7: Start Date: November+ A start date will be determined after all conditions of employment have been met.*Timeline is approximate and subject to change*Additional InformationClick here (ortland.gov/bhr/career-center/recruitment-policy) for additional information regarding the following:+ Veteran Preference+ ADA, Pregnancy, and Religious Accommodations+ Work Status+ Equal Employment OpportunityA Career with the City of Portland offers many Employee BenefitsWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to+ Health Care (Medical, Vision and Dental)+ Carrot Fertility+ Wellness Benefits+ Life Insurance+ Short- and Long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families.+ Employee Assistance Plan+ Flexible Spending Accounts+ Retirement+ Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), including contributions to the PERS IAP plan paid by employer+ Family Medical Leave+ City Paid Parental LeaveAND SO MANY MORE!Benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status. Click here to review the many different benefits the City of Portland offers (ortland.gov/bhr/benefit-offerings/benefits-quickstart-guide/benefit-plan-summaries-highlight-guides) .01Thank you for your interest in joining the team at the City of Portland. We sincerely value your time and hope to make your application experience as positive as possible.Your cover letter, and resume are an important step in the examination and selection process to assist us in determining if you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the posted vacancy.A lack of a complete and thorough information in your application materials to each of the qualifications listed in the To Qualify section may result in disqualification from the examination. The information you provide must accurately reflect what is documented in your work history/resume.Your cover letter needs to specifically address all of the qualifications listed in the "To Qualify" section, they are required for this position. Please provide detailed examples for each qualification that specifically address the qualification(s). Saying "See resume", to any of the minimum qualifications may result in elimination from further consideration.If you are requesting veterans' preference, please be sure to indicate that you are a veteran and also upload a copy of your DD214 and/or Veteran's administration letter stating your disability. Veteran's preference documentation must be submitted by the closing time of this announcement.Have you read and understood all of the information listed above?+ Yes+ No02Where did you first learn about this job opportunity? (If on a website or job board, please specify which one)03The City of Portland receives public records requests at times. Please indicate which response you find appropriate: (Answer will not disqualify you from the process)+ My application was submitted with the understanding that the City of Portland would keep the information confidential and would only disclose the information if ordered to do so. I would not have submitted this application without the promise of confidentiality.+ You may release my application; I am waiving confidentiality.Required QuestionAgencyCity of PortlandAddress1120 SW 5th Ave, Room 987 Portland, Oregon, 97204Websiteortlandoregon.gov/jobsApplyPlease verify your email address Verify Email