Public Information Officer

CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience: 

•  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work 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, an 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 fulltime experience as equivalent to one (1) year of education.
• Fluency in Spanish, both orally and in writing, is preferred. 

Licenses and Certifications: 

• Nevada driver’s license

SELECTION PROCESS
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):

• An oral board interview with presentation component
• A selection interview

This process may be modified to 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.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test.

QUESTIONS?
For questions about this position or the selection process, please contact:
Ralonda Green, Talent Acquisition Partner
greenrt@cityofnorthlasvegas.com