City of Los Angeles
City Of Los Angeles, California, United States
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $95,254 to $139,290 and $117,930 to $172,427 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $118,765 to $147,538 and $146,911 to $182,512. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . An Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and administering comprehensive emergency management programs including disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation Citywide or for individual City departments, including developing and maintaining emergency response and continuity of operations plans, standard operating procedures, and related training programs, exercises and drills; performs virtual or in person community education and outreach programs on disaster preparedness and planning; works with other City departments, governmental and private agencies, and community based organizations to develop and implement emergency management programs for the City of Los Angeles; analyzes and prepares comprehensive reports, research, recommendations, and correspondence for their assigned department or other administrative bodies as directed; may be assigned emergency response roles in various locations such as the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a Department Operations Center (DOC) or field level Incident Command Post (ICP) or Unified Command Post (UCP) and/or may be required to be on call and work evenings or weekends; and may supervise other Emergency Management Coordinators, City employees in other classifications, and/or volunteers involved in emergency management work. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in emergency or disaster management, emergency preparedness, homeland security, public health, public administration, planning, or a closely-related field; and 4,160 hours of paid professional experience administering or coordinating a broad based disaster preparedness or emergency operations program for a government agency, emergency services organization, or large company, including developing, analyzing, or revising emergency response or recovery plans, training programs and exercises for large scale natural or human-caused disasters such as adverse weather, earthquakes, fires, floods, acts or threats of terrorism, public health crises, major planned events; or Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; and completion of the Emergency Management Specialist Certificate Program by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, California Specialized Training Institute, a Certified Emergency Manager Accreditation by the International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM), or a FEMA Professional Development Series certificate and 2,080 hours of paid professional experience administering or coordinating a broad based disaster preparedness or emergency operations program for a government agency, emergency services organization, or large company, including developing, analyzing, or revising emergency response or recovery plans, training programs and exercises for large scale natural or human-caused disasters such as adverse weather, earthquakes, fires, floods, acts or threats of terrorism, public health crises, major planned events; or 4,160 hours of paid experience at the level of Management Analyst with the City of Los Angeles working as a City department's representative to the City of Los Angeles’ Emergency Operations Organization in administering or coordinating a City department's emergency management program, including developing, analyzing, or revising emergency response or recovery plans, training programs and exercises for large scale natural or human-caused disasters such as adverse weather, earthquakes, fires, floods, acts or threats of terrorism, public health crises, major planned events. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management, homeland security, or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience. PROCESS NOTES Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment and is a condition of employment. Applicants with an out of state driver’s license must submit prior to appointment the equivalent of a California driving history from the state where the applicant’s driver’s license was obtained. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Applicants filing under Requirement No. 1 or Requirement No. 2 must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination. Applicants filing under Requirement No. 2 who have not received the Emergency Management Specialist Certificate, Certified Emergency Manager Accreditation by the International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM), or a FEMA Professional Development Series certificate due to COVID-19 restrictions may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until they have submitted their certificate to the Personnel Department. Applicants filing under Requirement No. 3 must submit with their application a “Verification of Work Experience” (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience as a City department’s representative to the City of Los Angeles’ Emergency Operations Organization. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work. This form may be obtained on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/vwe-sup.pdf . Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing, or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to e-mail a copy of their completed VWE form including the required signatures, to per.appdocs@lacity.org . The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name, and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your e-mail, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number, and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. Applicants wishing to substitute education for one year of the required experience must list their school name and location, master’s degree and major in the Education section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf . For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term “professional experience” applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered “professional,” non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree. Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or Emergency Management Specialist Certificate, Certified Emergency Manager Accreditation by the International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM), or a FEMA Professional Development Series certificate. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree or certificate in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing. Some positions may be required to be “on-call.” Please note that all positions with the Los Angeles World Airports are required to be “on-call.” One year full-time experience as an Emergency Manager or Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for a jurisdiction, company, organization, or division where the primary purpose is Emergency Management is highly desirable at the Los Angeles World Airports but not required. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions: A Federal Emergency Management Agency certification in Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) Professional & Master Continuity Programs (Level I or II) Professional Development Series (PDS) Advanced Professional Series (APS) DRI Certified Business Continuity Professional International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) Selective Certifications 1 through 7 require the submission of a Certificate of Completion at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Thursday, January 25, 2024 to Thursday, February 8, 2024 Friday, June 14, 2024 to Thursday, June 27, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Essay: Advisory Interview: 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Analytical Ability; Innovation; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Technology Application; Project Management; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: various types of emergencies and their subsequent impact on operations; the fundamentals of emergency management, such as preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation; emergency management systems and procedures; the City’s Emergency Operations Organization; various types of training and exercise programs used to communicate information about emergency management to various audiences; non-City sources of funding for emergency management programs and trainings; methods and techniques used to develop and maintain emergency operations plans and procedures; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Emergency Management Coordinator. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of an Emergency Management Coordinator. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory essay and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory essay will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory essay. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between Thursday, January 25, 2024 and Thursday, February 8, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between Monday, April 1, 2024 and Monday, April 8, 2024 . For candidates who apply between Friday, June 14, 2024 and Thursday, June 27 , 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between Monday, August 5 2024 and Monday, August 12, 2024 . Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply between Thursday, January 25 , 2024 and Thursday, February 8, 2024 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of April 29 , 2024 to May 10, 2024 . For candidates who apply between Friday, June 14, 2024 and Thursday, June 27 , 2024 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of September 3, 2024 to September 13, 2024 . NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. You may take the Emergency Management Coordinator advisory essay only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Emergency Management Coordinator advisory essay within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
DUTIES ANNUAL SALARY $95,254 to $139,290 and $117,930 to $172,427 The salary in the Department of Water and Power is $118,765 to $147,538 and $146,911 to $182,512. NOTES : Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer. For information regarding reciprocity between the City of Los Angeles departments and LADWP, go to http://per.lacity.org/Reciprocity_CityDepts_and_DWP.pdf . An Emergency Management Coordinator is responsible for developing, coordinating, implementing, and administering comprehensive emergency management programs including disaster preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation Citywide or for individual City departments, including developing and maintaining emergency response and continuity of operations plans, standard operating procedures, and related training programs, exercises and drills; performs virtual or in person community education and outreach programs on disaster preparedness and planning; works with other City departments, governmental and private agencies, and community based organizations to develop and implement emergency management programs for the City of Los Angeles; analyzes and prepares comprehensive reports, research, recommendations, and correspondence for their assigned department or other administrative bodies as directed; may be assigned emergency response roles in various locations such as the City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC), a Department Operations Center (DOC) or field level Incident Command Post (ICP) or Unified Command Post (UCP) and/or may be required to be on call and work evenings or weekends; and may supervise other Emergency Management Coordinators, City employees in other classifications, and/or volunteers involved in emergency management work. REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S) Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in emergency or disaster management, emergency preparedness, homeland security, public health, public administration, planning, or a closely-related field; and 4,160 hours of paid professional experience administering or coordinating a broad based disaster preparedness or emergency operations program for a government agency, emergency services organization, or large company, including developing, analyzing, or revising emergency response or recovery plans, training programs and exercises for large scale natural or human-caused disasters such as adverse weather, earthquakes, fires, floods, acts or threats of terrorism, public health crises, major planned events; or Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university; and completion of the Emergency Management Specialist Certificate Program by the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services, California Specialized Training Institute, a Certified Emergency Manager Accreditation by the International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM), or a FEMA Professional Development Series certificate and 2,080 hours of paid professional experience administering or coordinating a broad based disaster preparedness or emergency operations program for a government agency, emergency services organization, or large company, including developing, analyzing, or revising emergency response or recovery plans, training programs and exercises for large scale natural or human-caused disasters such as adverse weather, earthquakes, fires, floods, acts or threats of terrorism, public health crises, major planned events; or 4,160 hours of paid experience at the level of Management Analyst with the City of Los Angeles working as a City department's representative to the City of Los Angeles’ Emergency Operations Organization in administering or coordinating a City department's emergency management program, including developing, analyzing, or revising emergency response or recovery plans, training programs and exercises for large scale natural or human-caused disasters such as adverse weather, earthquakes, fires, floods, acts or threats of terrorism, public health crises, major planned events. A master’s degree from an accredited college or university in emergency management, homeland security, or public health may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required experience. PROCESS NOTES Applicants who lack six months or less of the required experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met. A valid California driver’s license is required prior to appointment and is a condition of employment. Applicants with an out of state driver’s license must submit prior to appointment the equivalent of a California driving history from the state where the applicant’s driver’s license was obtained. Applicants will be disqualified and not eligible for hire if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI). Applicants filing under Requirement No. 1 or Requirement No. 2 must list their school name and location, type of degree earned and major in the Education Section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination. Applicants filing under Requirement No. 2 who have not received the Emergency Management Specialist Certificate, Certified Emergency Manager Accreditation by the International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM), or a FEMA Professional Development Series certificate due to COVID-19 restrictions may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until they have submitted their certificate to the Personnel Department. Applicants filing under Requirement No. 3 must submit with their application a “Verification of Work Experience” (VWE) form with the required signatures, verifying their experience as a City department’s representative to the City of Los Angeles’ Emergency Operations Organization. The VWE form should indicate the type of work performed and the amount of time spent performing such work. This form may be obtained on-line at http://per.lacity.org/exams/vwe-sup.pdf . Applicants may attach the completed VWE form to their on-line application at the time of filing, or will have seven (7) calendar days from the on-line submission date to e-mail a copy of their completed VWE form including the required signatures, to per.appdocs@lacity.org . The subject line of your e-mail must include the exam title, your name, and indicate it is a VWE. In the body of your e-mail, you must also include your first and last name, last four digits of your Social Security Number, and contact phone number. Applicants who fail to submit their signed VWE form within the time required will not be considered further in this examination and their applications will not be processed. Applicants wishing to substitute education for one year of the required experience must list their school name and location, master’s degree and major in the Education section of the on-line application. Applicants who fail to provide this information on their application will not be considered further in this examination. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited%20Institutions%2008-21-08.pdf . For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term “professional experience” applies to positions that require possession of a degree from an accredited four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered “professional,” non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree. Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or Emergency Management Specialist Certificate, Certified Emergency Manager Accreditation by the International Association of Emergency Managers (iAEM), or a FEMA Professional Development Series certificate. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their qualifying degree or certificate in the Attachments section of the on-line application at the time of filing. Some positions may be required to be “on-call.” Please note that all positions with the Los Angeles World Airports are required to be “on-call.” One year full-time experience as an Emergency Manager or Emergency Preparedness Coordinator for a jurisdiction, company, organization, or division where the primary purpose is Emergency Management is highly desirable at the Los Angeles World Airports but not required. SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION In accordance with Charter Section 1010 (b) and Civil Service Rule 5.31, selective certification will be used for some positions that require special skills and/or training. Only persons possessing the following at the time of filing may be considered for appointment to fill such positions: A Federal Emergency Management Agency certification in Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) Professional & Master Continuity Programs (Level I or II) Professional Development Series (PDS) Advanced Professional Series (APS) DRI Certified Business Continuity Professional International Association of Emergency Managers (IAEM) Certified Emergency Manager (CEM) Selective Certifications 1 through 7 require the submission of a Certificate of Completion at the time of filing. The certificate(s) must be attached to the on-line application BEFORE the application is submitted. If the certificate(s) is attached AFTER the on-line application has been submitted, it will not be available to the City and applicants WILL NOT be credited with having submitted the certificate(s). Applicants who fail to submit the certificate(s) at the time of filing by not attaching it to the on-line application will not be considered for this part of selective certification. WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the “Apply” icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacity . NOTE : Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter. APPLICATION DEADLINE Applications will only be accepted on-line on the dates listed below: Thursday, January 25, 2024 to Thursday, February 8, 2024 Friday, June 14, 2024 to Thursday, June 27, 2024 The examination may close without prior notice at any time after a sufficient number of applications have been received. Filing periods may change without prior notice or additional dates may be added, as needed, at a later date. For administrative purposes, filing will close periodically and reopen on the dates noted in the “Application Deadline” section of this bulletin. In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applicants not selected to be tested may re-apply in a subsequent filing period in order to be considered for that period’s selection process. SELECTION PROCESS Examination Weight: Essay: Advisory Interview: 100% The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, the following competencies may be evaluated: Judgment and Decision Making; Analytical Ability; Innovation; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Technology Application; Project Management; Job Knowledge, including knowledge of: various types of emergencies and their subsequent impact on operations; the fundamentals of emergency management, such as preparedness, response, recovery, and mitigation; emergency management systems and procedures; the City’s Emergency Operations Organization; various types of training and exercise programs used to communicate information about emergency management to various audiences; non-City sources of funding for emergency management programs and trainings; methods and techniques used to develop and maintain emergency operations plans and procedures; and other necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Emergency Management Coordinator. Prior to the interview, candidates will be required to prepare some written material related to the duties and responsibilities of an Emergency Management Coordinator. This essay material will not be separately scored, but will be presented to the interview board for review and consideration, which may include discussion, in the overall evaluation of the candidate. Those who do not complete the advisory essay will not be invited to the interview and will be considered to have failed the entire examination. To be considered complete, the advisory essay must include a substantive response for each question or problem included in the advisory essay for which a candidate is required to provide an answer. Please note that candidates must complete the advisory essay and meet the minimum qualifications as stated on this bulletin in order to be considered further in the examination process. The advisory essay will be administered on-line . Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line advisory essay. Candidates who fail to complete the advisory essay as instructed may be disqualified. For candidates who apply between Thursday, January 25, 2024 and Thursday, February 8, 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between Monday, April 1, 2024 and Monday, April 8, 2024 . For candidates who apply between Friday, June 14, 2024 and Thursday, June 27 , 2024 , it is anticipated that the on-line advisory essay will be administered between Monday, August 5 2024 and Monday, August 12, 2024 . Candidates will be notified later by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interview, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. For candidates who apply between Thursday, January 25 , 2024 and Thursday, February 8, 2024 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of April 29 , 2024 to May 10, 2024 . For candidates who apply between Friday, June 14, 2024 and Thursday, June 27 , 2024 , it is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of September 3, 2024 to September 13, 2024 . NOTES : This examination is based on a validation study. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf . Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that the minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment to a City position or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.25 of a point seniority credit for each year of continuous classified City service, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates. You may take the Emergency Management Coordinator advisory essay only once every 24 months under this bulletin. If you have taken the Emergency Management Coordinator advisory essay within the last 24 months, you may not file for this examination at this time. Your rank on the employment list may change as scores of candidates from other administrations of this examination are merged onto one list. Your name may be removed from the open competitive list after six (6) months. A final average score of 70% or higher is required to be placed on the eligible list. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22, and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf . Notice : If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers. THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to: https://per.lacity.org/faqs/employment-testing-process.html There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees: http://per.lacity.org/bens/index.html Closing Date/Time: Continuous
PLACER COUNTY, CA
Auburn, California, United States
Introduction Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION The Placer County Sheriff's Office is recruiting for the position of Sheriff's Communications Manager . This position will be responsible for managing and coordinating agency-wide public and media relations activities, operations, and programs on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office. The individual selected for this position will serve as the face of the agency and spokesperson for the Placer County Sheriff. This position will manage coordinated responses on behalf of multiple stakeholders and provide accurate and time sensitive public safety information to the community during critical incidents or emergency response efforts. Additionally, they will be responsible for providing advice and counsel on strategic communication matters to unified commanders to foster confidence in response and recovery operations, communicating critical safety instructions, pertinent status updates, and other information to maintain public safety. To view the recruitment brochure for this exciting opportunity and its associated salary and benefits , please click here . This unclassified position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority and has no specific term and no right to continuous employment. This recruitment is open until filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Management benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the public and media relations activities, operations, and programs within the Sheriff’s Office; to serve as spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office; to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the executive command staff; to provide accurate and time sensitive public safety information to the community through the media and other means during critical incidents or emergency response efforts in coordination with the Placer County Office of Emergency Services; and to develop strategic planning and policy development in the areas of communications, public relations, and media relations relating to public safety. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This classification functions at the manager level and as such recognizes a position that exercises full line and functional management responsibility for employees for a program area and assumes substantive and significant responsibility for Sheriff’s Office communications. This classification is distinguished from the Public Information Assistant in that the latter assists with a wide variety of countywide or department-specific communication initiatives and projects, as well as department-specific programs. In contrast, the Sheriff’s Communications Manager is a specialized classification that delivers time sensitive, on-call emergency response communications to the public. During critical incidents or emergencies, under Unified Command with the Placer County Office of Emergency Services, this position is responsible for providing advice and counsel on strategic communication matters to unified commanders to foster confidence in response and recovery operations, communicating critical safety instructions, pertinent status updates, and other information to maintain public safety. The Sheriff’s Communications Manager must possess knowledge of public safety-specific crisis communication strategies and manages all public and media relations activities on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office in coordination with external agencies and emergency or critical incident stakeholders. This classification is further distinguished from the Public Information Officer in that the latter primarily plans, organizes, directs, and manages the preparation and dissemination of information concerning the activities of Placer County as a whole and its respective departments. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from Sheriff or their designee. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, organize, and manage the communications, public relations, and media relations activities in support of the Sheriff’s Office; oversee and coordinate the allocation of designated resources; administer record keeping and reporting functions related to marketing, communications, and public relations on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office. Advise executive management in the formulation, strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of the Sheriff’s Office communications, community and government relations, crisis management, and media relations programs, projects, and activities. Develop the Sheriff’s Office marketing, communications, and public relations policies, procedures, and protocols for responding to and addressing issues relating to communication, public opinion, governmental and interagency relations, and legislative issues. Work in partnership with the Placer County Office of Emergency Services to develop a coordinated communication strategy and to engage the public in preparedness activities and disseminate critical and time-sensitive information to the public during emergencies or critical incidents. Serve as public safety spokesperson/representative during county-wide emergencies under the direction of Unified Command in coordination with the Placer County Office of Emergency Services. Analyze and evaluate the public's interest and extent of understanding of Sheriff’s Office programs and services through focus groups, surveys, and other methods. Develop and implement communication plans and strategies that support the Sheriff’s Office priorities, objectives, and strategic plan to build trust with and ensure shared communication and flow of information with key stakeholders and the public. Oversee the Sheriff’s Office media relations program; review and produce news releases; direct the creation of media opportunities and develop story ideas; maintain personal contact with key media staff; develop talking points and advise the Sheriff, Undersheriff, and executive management on media related or public relations issues. Coordinate with the County Executive’s Office, Office of Emergency Services, and executive management on unified messaging during critical incidents. Serves in a leadership role during the activation of a Joint Information Center during major incidents. This includes the evaluation of information for public release to ensure compliance with security requirements and professional journalism standards. Gathers public sentiment and provides guidance on how to address issues as they arise. Partner with the County’s Director of Communications, and departmental public information staff to ensure all public and media communications are consistent. Build and maintain positive working relationships with the media, the County’s Director of Communications, other County employees and the public using principles of high-quality customer service. Develop communication response plans to emergencies, crises, and disasters; work with executive management, Sheriff, or their designee to identify and develop internal and external communication strategies and responses; develop talking points and emergency information for use in a crisis or disaster. Oversee development of print and web communications; promote internal and external information sharing. Represent the Sheriff’s Office and County to elected officials, other government agencies, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and the public; interpret and explain Sheriff’s Office programs, policies, and activities. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public information, media relations, and other services as they relate to the area of assignment. Forecast budget needs for staff, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and control expenditures for unit; assist management with budget development and monitoring. Prepare, review, and present staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the Sheriff or their designee. Maintain effective press and media relations; respond to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints; recommend resolutions and alternative solutions. Participate as a member of the management team; select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training. Respond to and provide on-site media coverage for critical incidents which may require working prolonged or unusual hours. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in both an indoor office environment with controlled temperature conditions and in the field requiring travel to various locations throughout the County in a variety of outdoor weather conditions and environmental factors related to law enforcement field work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience and Training: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional level communications, media, and/or public information experience including spokesperson responsibilities and/or developing and implementing public relations programs. Experience in crisis/emergency response situations is preferred. Training: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in English, journalism, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field. Required License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public relations, communications, media relations social media campaigns, and community outreach and program development. Crisis communication strategies and emergency response roles. Methods and techniques for the development of press releases, talking points, newsletters, presentations, business correspondence, and information dissemination. Social media, web design, and graphic/visual presentation methods. Principles and techniques of establishing and maintaining good relations with news media and other public groups. Principles of good customer service. Pertinent local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws. Principles and practices used within a public information function. Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations. Techniques used in preparing and delivering effective oral and written presentations. Photography, videography and audio production equipment and software. Principles, techniques, and practices of journalism, expository prose, and editing; preparation, composition, layout, production, and dissemination of educational, informational, and promotional materials. Principles and practices of budget monitoring and forecasting. Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment. Ability to: On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; identify, interpret, understand, analyze, apply, and explain complex and technical policies and procedures, numerical information, work papers, technical reports, and special projects; recall and utilize a variety of information; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks with frequent interruptions; focus on a single task for long periods of time. On a continuous basis, sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel or twist to reach equipment or when in the field; perform simple and power grasping and fine manipulation; speak, use a telephone, write, and use a keyboard to communicate; see and hear with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; lift light weight. Operate modern office equipment including computers, copiers, document scanners, fax machines, cell phones and/or other electronic devices. Plan, develop, implement, and review comprehensive media and public relations programs. Prepare written analysis, evaluation, summaries, recommendations, correspondence, and reports. Perform moderately complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately. Supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Perform independent research; analyze and explain detailed information in a meaningful way. • Effectively use photography, videography, and other audio-visual tools. Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. Work odd or unusual hours as needed; be subject to emergency call out and unusual and prolonged work schedule in emergency situations or critical incidents. Make effective public presentations in routine and emergency situations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with reporters, news media, other agencies, the public, county employees, and those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Length of Probation: This classification serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority and has no specific term and no right to continuous employment. Bargaining Unit: Management FLSA Status: Exempt CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Erica Priddle, Human Resources Analyst, at EPriddle@Placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4656. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled
Introduction Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov . POSITION INFORMATION The Placer County Sheriff's Office is recruiting for the position of Sheriff's Communications Manager . This position will be responsible for managing and coordinating agency-wide public and media relations activities, operations, and programs on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office. The individual selected for this position will serve as the face of the agency and spokesperson for the Placer County Sheriff. This position will manage coordinated responses on behalf of multiple stakeholders and provide accurate and time sensitive public safety information to the community during critical incidents or emergency response efforts. Additionally, they will be responsible for providing advice and counsel on strategic communication matters to unified commanders to foster confidence in response and recovery operations, communicating critical safety instructions, pertinent status updates, and other information to maintain public safety. To view the recruitment brochure for this exciting opportunity and its associated salary and benefits , please click here . This unclassified position serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority and has no specific term and no right to continuous employment. This recruitment is open until filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. BENEFITS Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Management benefits . For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer please visit Placer County's Human Resources website. DEFINITION To direct, manage, supervise, and coordinate the public and media relations activities, operations, and programs within the Sheriff’s Office; to serve as spokesperson for the Sheriff’s Office; to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the executive command staff; to provide accurate and time sensitive public safety information to the community through the media and other means during critical incidents or emergency response efforts in coordination with the Placer County Office of Emergency Services; and to develop strategic planning and policy development in the areas of communications, public relations, and media relations relating to public safety. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This classification functions at the manager level and as such recognizes a position that exercises full line and functional management responsibility for employees for a program area and assumes substantive and significant responsibility for Sheriff’s Office communications. This classification is distinguished from the Public Information Assistant in that the latter assists with a wide variety of countywide or department-specific communication initiatives and projects, as well as department-specific programs. In contrast, the Sheriff’s Communications Manager is a specialized classification that delivers time sensitive, on-call emergency response communications to the public. During critical incidents or emergencies, under Unified Command with the Placer County Office of Emergency Services, this position is responsible for providing advice and counsel on strategic communication matters to unified commanders to foster confidence in response and recovery operations, communicating critical safety instructions, pertinent status updates, and other information to maintain public safety. The Sheriff’s Communications Manager must possess knowledge of public safety-specific crisis communication strategies and manages all public and media relations activities on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office in coordination with external agencies and emergency or critical incident stakeholders. This classification is further distinguished from the Public Information Officer in that the latter primarily plans, organizes, directs, and manages the preparation and dissemination of information concerning the activities of Placer County as a whole and its respective departments. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from Sheriff or their designee. Exercises direct supervision over professional, technical, and clerical staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Plan, organize, and manage the communications, public relations, and media relations activities in support of the Sheriff’s Office; oversee and coordinate the allocation of designated resources; administer record keeping and reporting functions related to marketing, communications, and public relations on behalf of the Sheriff’s Office. Advise executive management in the formulation, strategic development, implementation, and evaluation of the Sheriff’s Office communications, community and government relations, crisis management, and media relations programs, projects, and activities. Develop the Sheriff’s Office marketing, communications, and public relations policies, procedures, and protocols for responding to and addressing issues relating to communication, public opinion, governmental and interagency relations, and legislative issues. Work in partnership with the Placer County Office of Emergency Services to develop a coordinated communication strategy and to engage the public in preparedness activities and disseminate critical and time-sensitive information to the public during emergencies or critical incidents. Serve as public safety spokesperson/representative during county-wide emergencies under the direction of Unified Command in coordination with the Placer County Office of Emergency Services. Analyze and evaluate the public's interest and extent of understanding of Sheriff’s Office programs and services through focus groups, surveys, and other methods. Develop and implement communication plans and strategies that support the Sheriff’s Office priorities, objectives, and strategic plan to build trust with and ensure shared communication and flow of information with key stakeholders and the public. Oversee the Sheriff’s Office media relations program; review and produce news releases; direct the creation of media opportunities and develop story ideas; maintain personal contact with key media staff; develop talking points and advise the Sheriff, Undersheriff, and executive management on media related or public relations issues. Coordinate with the County Executive’s Office, Office of Emergency Services, and executive management on unified messaging during critical incidents. Serves in a leadership role during the activation of a Joint Information Center during major incidents. This includes the evaluation of information for public release to ensure compliance with security requirements and professional journalism standards. Gathers public sentiment and provides guidance on how to address issues as they arise. Partner with the County’s Director of Communications, and departmental public information staff to ensure all public and media communications are consistent. Build and maintain positive working relationships with the media, the County’s Director of Communications, other County employees and the public using principles of high-quality customer service. Develop communication response plans to emergencies, crises, and disasters; work with executive management, Sheriff, or their designee to identify and develop internal and external communication strategies and responses; develop talking points and emergency information for use in a crisis or disaster. Oversee development of print and web communications; promote internal and external information sharing. Represent the Sheriff’s Office and County to elected officials, other government agencies, non-profit organizations, community-based organizations, and the public; interpret and explain Sheriff’s Office programs, policies, and activities. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of public information, media relations, and other services as they relate to the area of assignment. Forecast budget needs for staff, equipment, materials, and supplies; monitor and control expenditures for unit; assist management with budget development and monitoring. Prepare, review, and present staff reports, various management and information updates, and reports on special projects as assigned by the Sheriff or their designee. Maintain effective press and media relations; respond to difficult and sensitive public inquiries and complaints; recommend resolutions and alternative solutions. Participate as a member of the management team; select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned staff; provide or coordinate staff training. Respond to and provide on-site media coverage for critical incidents which may require working prolonged or unusual hours. Perform related duties as assigned. WORKING CONDITIONS Work is performed in both an indoor office environment with controlled temperature conditions and in the field requiring travel to various locations throughout the County in a variety of outdoor weather conditions and environmental factors related to law enforcement field work. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Experience and Training: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional level communications, media, and/or public information experience including spokesperson responsibilities and/or developing and implementing public relations programs. Experience in crisis/emergency response situations is preferred. Training: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in English, journalism, marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field. Required License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver’s license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public relations, communications, media relations social media campaigns, and community outreach and program development. Crisis communication strategies and emergency response roles. Methods and techniques for the development of press releases, talking points, newsletters, presentations, business correspondence, and information dissemination. Social media, web design, and graphic/visual presentation methods. Principles and techniques of establishing and maintaining good relations with news media and other public groups. Principles of good customer service. Pertinent local, state, and federal rules, regulations, and laws. Principles and practices used within a public information function. Principles and practices of supervision, training, and performance evaluations. Techniques used in preparing and delivering effective oral and written presentations. Photography, videography and audio production equipment and software. Principles, techniques, and practices of journalism, expository prose, and editing; preparation, composition, layout, production, and dissemination of educational, informational, and promotional materials. Principles and practices of budget monitoring and forecasting. Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment. Ability to: On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job; identify, interpret, understand, analyze, apply, and explain complex and technical policies and procedures, numerical information, work papers, technical reports, and special projects; recall and utilize a variety of information; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks with frequent interruptions; focus on a single task for long periods of time. On a continuous basis, sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel or twist to reach equipment or when in the field; perform simple and power grasping and fine manipulation; speak, use a telephone, write, and use a keyboard to communicate; see and hear with sufficient acuity to perform essential job functions; lift light weight. Operate modern office equipment including computers, copiers, document scanners, fax machines, cell phones and/or other electronic devices. Plan, develop, implement, and review comprehensive media and public relations programs. Prepare written analysis, evaluation, summaries, recommendations, correspondence, and reports. Perform moderately complex mathematical and statistical calculations accurately. Supervise, train, and evaluate staff. Perform independent research; analyze and explain detailed information in a meaningful way. • Effectively use photography, videography, and other audio-visual tools. Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality. Work odd or unusual hours as needed; be subject to emergency call out and unusual and prolonged work schedule in emergency situations or critical incidents. Make effective public presentations in routine and emergency situations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with reporters, news media, other agencies, the public, county employees, and those contacted in the course of work. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing. MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION Length of Probation: This classification serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority and has no specific term and no right to continuous employment. Bargaining Unit: Management FLSA Status: Exempt CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. Conclusion For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Erica Priddle, Human Resources Analyst, at EPriddle@Placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4656. Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled