Public Information Officer (Development Services)

Position Number: 269-06
Closing Date: 8/17/06
Salary Range: $42,743 - $78,496
Department: City Manager
Location: 222 West Hargett Street



Minimum Requirements: 4 years of experience in a responsible role in the field of public relations, website management, publication production or governmental public affairs; and a Bachelor?s Degree in English, Communications, Public Relations, Visual Design, Public Administration, Journalism, Marketing or a related field; Master's Degree preferred.  Public speaking ability, excellent writing skills, and experience and familiarity with standard office automation computer software, graphic software and web/print design are required.  Additional experience in the land development review process is preferred.  Additional direct public relations or print/website management experience, and/or advanced technical writing experience are desirable.A Valid NC Class "C" Driver's License. 

Position Duties: Serves as chief public information official related to the City?s land development review processes.  Develops both print and internet information to communicate City?s land development review process to public and to internal customers, including Land Development Manual, periodic newsletters, etc.;  organizes customer information feedback sessions with stakeholder groups; presents land development information at public meetings; assists with developing and crafting a marketing strategy for the City?s internet services related to land development. Coordinates look-and-feel of City publications and applications for development services; makes key City publications available on the internet; and works with other departments and the external media to best utilize the internet to provide public information and customer services related to land development review.  Supervises full-time and part-time staff members and contract staff, and reports directly to the Development Services Manager in the City Manager?s office.

 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of application.  Applications must be postmarked on or before the closing date of August 17, 2006.

 

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Application PDF File
Application Word Document


Submit Application To:
City of Raleigh
Personnel Department
P.O. Box 590
Raleigh, NC 27602

For More Information Contact:
Personnel Department
(919) 890-3315 phone
(919) 890-3845 fax