Public Information Officer

 

Position Overview:
The City of Springfield is seeking a highly motivated and collaborative individual dedicated to public service and to engaging our vibrant and diverse community.  The position will work closely with City leadership, collaborate with community partners and interact with elected officials while building communications and media relations programs and strategies that help make Springfield a great place to live.

The City believes equity and inclusion brings new ideas and experiences and enriches our City.  We encourage you to think outside-the-box and consider how your skills and experiences can positively contribute to an inclusive working environment that strives to provide excellence in service.

Training & Experience:
The City will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications.  Such a way to meet minimum qualifications could include:
•    Bachelor’s degree in public relations, communications, journalism, or related field, and;
•    5 or more years’ experience creating and delivering communication programs including experience working with news media

Preferences may be given for knowledge and experience:
•    Ability to speak Spanish
•    Prior public sector experience

Licenses & Certifications:
•     Valid Driver’s License in the State of Oregon.

Selection and Interview Process:
Top candidates will be invited to interview.

As a part of our selection process, it will be necessary for candidates to provide the names and email addresses of up to five professional references (including two managers) that can provide information on work performance.  To avoid any delay in the process, we ask candidates to start gathering reference information now (name, email address, contact info and time period you worked together).  Additional information regarding reference checking will be emailed to candidates at a later date through the SkillSurvey Pre-Hire 360 system.

The selection process will include: reference checks and criminal background check.

All testing and selection processes will be done in accordance with the Oregon Veteran’s Preference in Public Employment Law.