Public Information Officer

57541-80000 per year | Closes 15-Mar-2024 (PST) | Pflugerville, TX, USA | Salary | Communications | Full Time The City of Pflugerville is seeking its next Public Information Officer to join our team! The person we seek will believe in and exhibit the City's P.F.I.R.S.T. core values: Positive, Forward-thinking, Integrity, Resilience, Service, and Teamwork. As a Public Information Officer for the City, you will be acting as a liaison between the Pflugerville Police Department, the public, and the news media. This position is under the direction of the Communications Director and in support of the Chief of Police. This position is hybrid remote with a minimum of three days in the office. Please provide a professional writing sample of no less than 250 words from a previous job, internship, volunteer role, project, or class submitted as "other documents." Essential duties and responsibilities:

Functions as an individual contributor with respect to public information programs; must apply a significant degree of initiative and independent judgement; interfaces frequently with City Management, Police Chief, and Command staff and other City staff to present recommendations and administer public information programs.

Works closely with Police Department and other city departments and city staff to maintain up-to-date news content.

Serves as lead Police PIO providing support in police emergency incidents. Sharing on-call duties in rotation with the Communications Director and staff. Assists with promotions of Police special events and activities and documentation. Serves as PIO in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) when activated in a rotation shift with the Communications Division.

City publications/News Releases: Creates and distributes news releases for city departments, websites, news items, cable channel notices, fact sheets, and other forms of publicity to foster involvements and heighten awareness of city services, programs, and initiatives. Assists in creation of marketing materials citywide and contributes stories and documentation for annual city communications reports.

Writes, edits, and coordinates the design, production, and distribution of city publications in conjunction with the Communications Division to ensure consistency in citywide branding.

Assists with script for Pflugerville TV programming.

Attends, represents, and/or coordinates with city Manager's Office at City Council meetings, community functions, open houses, and community meetings, civic organizations, and governmental groups; prepares and presents presentations regarding educational programs.

Other related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications and Skill Requirements:

Formal Education: Bachelor's degree in public or media relations. Relatable Work Experience: Three (3) years of experience in a writing intensive position, preferably in a related function. Please provide a professional writing sample of no less than 250 words from a previous job, internship, volunteer role, project, or class submitted as "other documents." Training, Licenses, or Certifications: Incident Command and Basic PIO FEMA Certification required within the first six months of employment. Be able to receive a FEMA Advanced PIO Certification within the first two years of employment (based on class availability). Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual. Experience working with law enforcement.

Disclaimer: Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is define as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university.

Benefits Overview:

Flexible schedule with the possibility to work from home.

10 hours of vacation leave per month.

8 hours of sick leave per month.

Medical insurance and benefits provided at zero premium cost to the employee.

50% employer dependent health benefits premium contribution.

Dental benefits are provided at zero premium cost to the employee.

24 hours of paid personal holiday leave each fiscal year.

10 wellness hours each fiscal year.

Retirement plan includes a 7% contribution of an employee's gross salary to the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a City contribution match of 2 to 1 (14%) at retirement.

Military leave.

Education reimbursement assistance.

To learn more about the benefits offered by the City of Pflugerville, please visit https://www.pflugervilletx.gov/city-government/people-and-culture/benefits.

If you are interested in making a difference in the community and wish to be a part of the Pflugerville team, go to pflugervilletx.gov under Employment Opportunities and apply today!