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Controller's Communications Specialist
Salary
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type
CS Exempt, Full Time
Job Number
24-00154
Department
City Controller
Opening Date
04/16/2024
Closing Date
5/7/2024 4:00 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
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Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION SUMMARY
The Controllers Communications Specialist works with their assigned department to implement a strategic communication plan, responds to local media inquiries, and manages social media of the assigned department.
Department : Controller's Office
Salary : $58,352 per year.
Posting Type: Announcement
Union : None, this is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification : Exempt
REQUIREMENTS
General Application Requirements :
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered) .
NOTE: Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh.
Qualifying Requirements:
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
WORK EXPERIENCE: The ideal candidate will have at least two (2) years of communications, marketing, public relations, social media, or equivalent work experience. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis).
EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a minimum of a Bachelors degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media or related field is required. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above). The Total Qualifying Requirement for this position six (6) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training).
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.
Written: None required for this position.
Performance: None required for this position.
Medical: None required for this position.
POSITION DUTIES
Coordinates with the Department to develop, manage, and organize communications deliverables for assigned departments.
Writes press releases, talking points, and assists with organizing press events.
Updates the official website; and manages departmental social media accounts.
Works with Department to respond to local media inquiries related to their assigned departments.
Maintains a record of media stories about their assigned departments.
Represents the Office of City Controller appropriately in public and on social media.
Works with the Department Directors to determine the best way to communicate the work of their assigned departments.
Assists with other duties as requested or assigned.
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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Pension
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Personal Days
(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)
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The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.
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Do you have at least two (2) years of communications, marketing, public relations, social media or related work experience?
Yes
No
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If so, please explain experience in detail.
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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media or a related field?
Yes
No
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If so, please list your field of study.
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Please confirm below that you understand that your OFFICIAL transcripts must be submitted by mail or in person to the Department of Human Resources and Civil Service if you are selected to fill this position.
Yes
No
07
Due to the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the City of Pittsburgh requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you agree to provide proof of vaccination if you are selected to fill this position?
Yes
No
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City of Pittsburgh
Address
414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219
Phone
412-255-2710
Website
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