Multimedia Specialist (Fire Dept)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, or a closely related field; and
• Minimum of three (3) years recent professional work experience in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, media coverage or related area.
• Demonstrated experience required in working in a high-profile position dealing with topics under intense public and media scrutiny.
• Or, and equivalent combination of education, training or experience that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, media coverage or related area. The City assesses one (1) year of full-time experience as equivalent to one (1) year of education.
• Must possess or obtain a valid driver’s license and maintain satisfactory motor vehicle record with the ability to obtain an appropriate Nevada state driver’s license.

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Complete Online Application - Interested candidates MUST submit a completed application through the City’s application system. Evaluation of meeting requirements will be made solely on information provided on the application and any required attachments.
2. The selection process will begin with a screening of the application/resume - The best qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the assessment process. The selection process will include (dates to be determined).
3. Oral Board Interview 
4. Pre-Employment Screening – Selected candidates for this position are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes but is not limited to local & state criminal history check; federal criminal history checks via submission of fingerprints; and drug screening. *IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Background check processing may take 2 to 3 months to complete.
5. Selection/Offers! 

The selection process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:
Matthew Bulavsky
BulavskyM@CityofNorthLasVegas.com