Salary: $116,385.00 - $170,151.00 Annually
Location : CITY OF LOS ANGELES, CA
Job Type: FULL-TIME
Job Number: 1806 OP 2024/04/12 R
Department: ALL DEPARTMENTS
Opening Date: 04/12/2024
Closing Date: 4/25/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
DUTIES
ANNUAL SALARY
$116,385 to $170,151
NOTES :

1. Annual salary is at the start of the pay range. The current salary range is subject to change. Please confirm the starting salary with the hiring department before accepting a job offer.
   
2. Candidates from the eligible list are normally appointed to vacancies in the lower pay grade positions.

A Development and Marketing Director plans, organizes, and directs a comprehensive development and marketing program, including publicity and promotion of department facilities and activities, community outreach and fund-raising efforts to subsidize leisure, educational, or cultural curatorial programs by expanding the use of outside resources such as partnerships, corporate sponsorships, donor cultivation, and grant acquisition; plans, organizes, and directs the work of subordinates engaged in these activities; applies sound supervisory principles and techniques in building and maintaining an effective workforce; and fulfills equal employment opportunity responsibilities.
REQUIREMENT(S)/MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S)

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university, and five years of full-time paid professional experience managing an agency's development and marketing for: the arts, non-profit organizations, or leisure, educational, or cultural curatorial programs; or
   
2. Two years of full-time paid professional experience in a class at the level of Public Information Director with the City of Los Angeles which provides the experience specified in Requirement #1.

PROCESS NOTES

1. Applicants who lack six months or less of the above experience may file for this examination. However, they cannot be appointed until the full experience requirement is met.
   
2. Some positions may require a valid California driver's license. Candidates may not be eligible for appointment to these positions if their record within the last 36 months reflects three or more moving violations and/or at-fault accidents, or a conviction of a major moving violation (such as DUI).
   
3. Please note that qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found at http://per.lacity.org/Accredited Institutions 08-21-08.pdf.
   
4. Candidates completing the examination process may be contacted by the Personnel Department to provide required proof of qualifying degree and/or coursework. Applicants who wish to expedite this process may attach a copy of their transcripts to their on-line application at the time of filing in the Attachments section.
   
5. For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term "professional experience" applies to positions that require possession of a degree from a recognized four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered "professional", non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree.

WHERE TO APPLY & APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications will only be accepted on-line. When you are viewing the on-line job bulletin of your choice, simply scroll to the top of the page and select the "Apply" icon. On-line job bulletins are also available at
NOTE :
Applicants are urged to apply early to ensure you have time to resolve any technical issues you may encounter.

Applications must be received by THURSDAY, APRIL 25, 2024.
In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.2, all applicants who apply may not be tested in this examination. To meet anticipated hiring needs, only a limited number of qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process in the following order: 1) Los Angeles City Promotional applicants who meet the minimum requirements. You must have received a regular appointment to a City position or be on a reserve list to apply for this examination as a promotional candidate; 2) Applicants currently employed by the City of Los Angeles on a part-time or exempt basis who meet the minimum requirements; 3) Remaining applicants who meet the minimum requirements in sufficient numbers to meet hiring needs based on a random sampling of those qualified candidates. Applications submitted during the filing period may be kept on file in the event that additional applicants need to be tested to meet hiring needs.
SELECTION PROCESS

Examination Weight:
Training and Experience Questionnaire: 100%
The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of training and experience questionnaire wherein candidates may be evaluated on their knowledge, experience, professional background, and personal qualifications and abilities. Emphasis will be placed on the following: Judgment and Decision Making; Attention to Detail; Initiative; Innovation; Supervision; Interpersonal Skills; Oral Communication; Written Communication; Job Knowledge; including knowledge of: non-traditional marketing, promotion and public relations principles and practices; media placement, graphic design, and development and implementation of a marketing plan; grant writing and acquisition; social media, and/or other innovative digital marketing tools; planning and executing media and special events; preparing effective news releases and other written material; and other necessary skills, knowledge, and abilities.
Additional job analysis information can be obtained by going to https://per.lacity.org/jobs/job-analyses.cfm and clicking on Competencies under Development and Marketing Director.
The Training and Experience Questionnaire will be administered on-line. Candidates invited to participate in the examination will receive an e-mail from the City of Los Angeles outlining the specific steps needed to complete the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire. Candidates that do not complete the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire as required will not be considered further in this examination. It is anticipated that the on-line Training and Experience Questionnaire will be administered between MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2024 and MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024 .
Training and Experience Questionnaires for all candidates who meet the requirements, and in accordance with Rule 4.2 as stated above, will be submitted to an expert review panel for evaluation. The expert review panel will assign a numeric score to each candidate based on an assessment of each candidate's qualifications, as described on the candidate's Training and Experience Questionnaire. Unsolicited supplemental information will not be submitted to the expert review panel.
NOTES :

1. This examination is based on a validation study.
   
2. Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period as provided in Section 1011 of the City Charter.
   
3. As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf
   
4. Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated on this bulletin.
   
5. A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
   
6. In conjunction with Civil Service Rules, applicants who have received a regular appointment or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
   
7. The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open competitive candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding 0.10 of a point seniority credit for each year of service continuous classified City service in qualifying classes up to a maximum of one point, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open competitive candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
   
8. In accordance with Civil Service Rule, Sec. 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
   
9. For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf.

Notice:
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.

THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND AN OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
For additional information and FAQs regarding the City's hiring process, please go to:
There are many things to consider in a new employer. Visit the following webpage to view benefits the City of Los Angeles offers its employees:
01

To be PROPERLY AND PROMPTLY notified of the status of my application, I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide on my City application, the following information:
-Working E-mail address
-Telephone Number
-Official social security number
I UNDERSTAND that I MUST provide a working email address on my application where I will receive notifications regarding the status of my application and the selection process.
I UNDERSTAND that important information regarding the status of my application and the selection process will only be sent via E-MAIL to the email address I provided.
I UNDERSTAND that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the email address I provided is a working email and that I will check my email regularly to ensure I receive any communication as it relates to the examination promptly.
I UNDERSTAND that the City of Los Angeles Personnel Department is NOT RESPONSIBLE for any lost or redirected emails and that it is MY RESPONSIBILITY to add info@governmentjobs.com to my email contact list to avoid email notifications related to this examination from being classified as "spam" or "junk" mail.

• I have read these statements to their fullest and will provide a working e-mail address on my application in order to receive status of my application regarding this examination.

02

I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe, IN DETAIL, my appropriate qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.
I UNDERSTAND that, if qualifying with my City experience, that I MUST indicate my appropriate job classification in my work history and NOT ANY WORKING TITLE that I believe is designated to me.
I UNDERSTAND that if I attach a resume and/or cover letter IN LIEU of completing the Work Experience Section, my application is INCOMPLETE and WILL NOT be considered for this examination, and my application WILL NOT be further processed.
In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL jobs, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any periods of unemployment during my entire work history.

• I have read these statements to their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.

03

I am currently:

• A City of Los Angeles employee having received a regular appointment.
• An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee, but have civil service status.
• An exempt or emergency City of Los Angeles employee without receiving civil service status.
• A City of Los Angeles employee in a temporary training position.
• A City of Los Angeles employee on a part-time basis.
• On a regular reserve list for the City of Los Angeles.
• Not employed with the City of Los Angeles.

04

Requirement #1
I have OBTAINED a degree from an accredited four-year college or university.
NOTE: Qualifying education must be from a college or university accredited by a City of Los Angeles recognized agency. A list of approved accrediting agencies can be found or you can copy the link below:
http://per.lacity.org/accredited Institutions 08-21-08.pdf
Please make sure this education information is also listed in the Education Section of the online application, failure to do so may result in your application being considered as incomplete and your application may not be processed further.

• I have graduated from an accredited four-year college or university.
• This statement does not apply to me.

05

Requirement #1
I have the following amount of full-time paid professional experience managing an agency's development and marketing for: the arts, non-profit organization, or leisure, educational, or cultural curatorial programs:
NOTE: For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term "professional experience" applies to positions that require possession of a degree from a recognized four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered "professional", non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree.
NOTE: You MUST provide a detailed description of this experience in the Work Experience section of the application. Failure to do so will result in your disqualification.

• Between 1 and 47 months
• Between 48 and 53 months
• Between 54 and 59 months
• 60 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me.

06

For the experience you are claiming in the previous question, please list your qualifying job title(s) and employers .
Example: Marketing Director - ABC Company
If this statement does not apply to you, please write "N/A"
07

Requirement #2
I have the following amount of full-time paid professional experience in a class at the level of Public Information Director with the City of Los Angeles which provides the experience specified in Requirement #1:
NOTE: For qualifying work experience gained outside of the City of Los Angeles, the term "professional experience" applies to positions that require possession of a degree from a recognized four-year college or university in order to obtain that position. Therefore, to be considered "professional", non-City qualifying experience must be gained in positions after obtaining a four-year degree.

• Between 1 and 11 months
• Between 12 and 17 months
• Between 18 and 23 months
• 24 months or more
• This statement does not apply to me.

08

Requirement #2
List the job class title that is at the level of Public Information Director with the City of Los Angeles in which you managed an agency's development and marketing for: the arts, non-profit organizations, or leisure, educational, or cultural curatorial programs.
If this statement does not apply to you, type "N/A"
09

IMPORTANT NOTE: I have read the above questions carefully and answered each one accurately. I understand that if I do not provide correct information that my application will be disqualified and will not be considered further for this examination.
I understand that if I submit more than one application, my newest application will be considered and all others will be considered duplicates and will not be reviewed.
You should include in the work experience section of your application any jobs you wish to be considered as you will be unable to add or change your information after submission .

• Yes, I have read the above statements carefully and understand them to their fullest.

Required Question