Digital Specialist

Salary: $18.92 - $22.86 Hourly (GS.06)

Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. (EST)
*Hours may vary due to work assignments or projects.*

Work Location: City Hall, 101 East 11th Street

FLSA Status: This is a Non-Exempt position.

Department: Mayor's Office

*Note: This is an Appointed position within the Mayor's Office - Communications Team.*

CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY:

Incumbents in this classification are responsible for the execution of the digital aspects of the City's strategic communications plan, including but not limited to social media, online content, and email communications. The Digital Specialist should have a comprehensive understanding of the Mayor's agenda and have the ability to use new and existing digital tools to engage and communicate messaging to support and promote the City's key initiatives.

SERIES LEVEL:

This is a stand alone position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
( The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.)

Develop and execute digital strategies to disseminate messaging and build engagement.

Include graphic design work and tracking of impact.

Create a digital editorial calendar in coordination with the overall communications strategy.

Establish catalog of images, accolades, and press for future use.

Maximize the use of existing technology as communication tools.

Assist as needed with any event or opportunity.

Must meet regular attendance requirements.

Must be able to maintain good interpersonal relationships with staff, co-workers, managers and citizens.

Must accomplish the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner.

Performs other duties as assigned.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC DUTIES (if any):

N/A.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma or GED and 3 years of previous experience in digital/social media, communications or a related field, or any combination of equivalent experience and education.

LICENSING AND CERTIFICATIONS:

N/A.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of communication principles; digital tools; problem solving principles; graphic design principles; communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction; and applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations.

Skill in using a computer and related software applications; developing and designing graphics; conducting research; reviewing materials for accuracy and completeness; preparing presentations; and communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Safety Sensitive: N
Department of Transportation - CDL: N
Child Sensitive: N

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This position requires pre-employment screening(s) that include: background check.

The City of Chattanooga, Tennessee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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