Public Health Communications Specialist
3.
0 Carson City, NV Carson City, NV Full-time Full-time $57,103 - $85,654 a year $57,103 - $85,654 a year Description This is a full-time FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Health & Human Services located in Carson City, NV.
Under general supervision, responsible for providing public health information to groups within the community; assist with website design, social media, and multi-media activities to promote public health; assists and coordinates website development efforts to represent the health department's mission and values; follows the department's marketing plan and branding strategy; collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to create relevant, timely, and culturally competent public health media campaigns and educational materials.
Salary Ranges:
Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans:
Employee/Employer-Paid PERS:
$32.
5813 - $48.
8717 hourly / $67,769.
00- $101,653.
24 annually Employer-Paid PERS:
$27.
4534 - $41.
1797 hourly / $57,103.
02 - $85,653.
88 annually.
This is a grant-funded position.
This position will continue as long as funding supports it.
Should the funding end and not be supported by other funds, the position would be eliminated and your employment with the City would end.
To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here (Download PDF reader).
This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association.
The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees:
click here.
Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application.
Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write See Attached Resume on your application.
We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience section of the application.
Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.
Examples of Duties This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.
Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Serves as a spokesperson and primary resource for Carson City Health and Human Services; respond orally and in writing in a timely manner to a variety of inquiries from staff, the media, or the public.
Manages department social media and monitors media coverage through broadcast, print, and any other form of media.
Responsible for crisis communication by developing proactive internal and external messaging; continuing Incident Command System training; providing media training to employees.
Updates and maintains the Department Public Information and Communication Plan, the Branding Strategy, and the Marketing Plan.
Manages information flow, tracking and update of health responder databases to include clinicians, first responders, and other public health support personnel.
Transmits public health alerts and other pertinent technical information to healthcare providers and authorities.
Creates materials to promote and publicize internal and/or community relations, by crafting and distributing newsletters, brochures, press releases, fact sheets, report templates, special feature stories and video tape recordings for media representatives.
Develops a variety of educational materials to include, but not be limited to newspaper articles, media advisories, program brands and campaigns, posters, surveys, forms, websites and web pop-ups, special event booths and displays.
Provides support to the City Public Information Officer or other positions during emergency response and preparedness exercises as well as during actual emergencies.
Initiate, maintain, and update a variety of resource materials, files, and records, including news archives and monthly media metrics.
Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
Typical Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in health, communications, marketing, journalism, or a closely related field; AND one (1) year of experience working with community stakeholders and preparing and disseminating information; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by Human Resources.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Driver's License.
Required Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of communications.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Computer applications related to the work.
Media resources and other forms of public outreach available in the community.
Terms and acronyms commonly used in the assigned function.
Material development and 508 compliances.
Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone.
Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
Skill in:
Disseminating pertinent information.
Communication of issues clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Managing and monitoring social media sites.
Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
Demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
Using initiative and good judgment within established procedural guidelines.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms.
The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior.
Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; ability to operate a motor vehicle and safely travel to a variety of offsite locations.
Supplemental Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months.
Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason.
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position.
This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $56.
25 and a drug screen which costs $36.
50.
Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.
Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.
887.
2103 or go to the U.
S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.
ucis.
gov.
Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Following is an overview of the benefit package offered to employees in this job classification.
No Nevada state income tax Nevada Public Employees Retirement System contributions based on employee election No Social Security Medicare deduction of 1.
45% Eleven paid holidays Annual leave Sick leave Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Worker's Compensation Employee assistance plan Deferred Compensation (457b) plans available Voluntary additional insurance plans available Flexible spending (IRS 125) plans available For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) 887-2103.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
0 Carson City, NV Carson City, NV Full-time Full-time $57,103 - $85,654 a year $57,103 - $85,654 a year Description This is a full-time FLSA non-exempt position with Carson City Health & Human Services located in Carson City, NV.
Under general supervision, responsible for providing public health information to groups within the community; assist with website design, social media, and multi-media activities to promote public health; assists and coordinates website development efforts to represent the health department's mission and values; follows the department's marketing plan and branding strategy; collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to create relevant, timely, and culturally competent public health media campaigns and educational materials.
Salary Ranges:
Individuals may choose between the following Nevada PERS Retirement plans:
Employee/Employer-Paid PERS:
$32.
5813 - $48.
8717 hourly / $67,769.
00- $101,653.
24 annually Employer-Paid PERS:
$27.
4534 - $41.
1797 hourly / $57,103.
02 - $85,653.
88 annually.
This is a grant-funded position.
This position will continue as long as funding supports it.
Should the funding end and not be supported by other funds, the position would be eliminated and your employment with the City would end.
To learn more about the Nevada Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), click here (Download PDF reader).
This position is covered by the Carson City Employees Association.
The current collective bargaining agreement outlines the generous benefits offered to Carson City employees:
click here.
Human Resources determines whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications for the job based on your experience as you describe it on your application.
Do not substitute a resume for your application, or write See Attached Resume on your application.
We do not review resumes, unless specifically stated on the job announcement.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the Education and Work Experience section of the application.
Applicants not meeting these requirements will not be considered for employment.
Examples of Duties This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive.
Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.
Serves as a spokesperson and primary resource for Carson City Health and Human Services; respond orally and in writing in a timely manner to a variety of inquiries from staff, the media, or the public.
Manages department social media and monitors media coverage through broadcast, print, and any other form of media.
Responsible for crisis communication by developing proactive internal and external messaging; continuing Incident Command System training; providing media training to employees.
Updates and maintains the Department Public Information and Communication Plan, the Branding Strategy, and the Marketing Plan.
Manages information flow, tracking and update of health responder databases to include clinicians, first responders, and other public health support personnel.
Transmits public health alerts and other pertinent technical information to healthcare providers and authorities.
Creates materials to promote and publicize internal and/or community relations, by crafting and distributing newsletters, brochures, press releases, fact sheets, report templates, special feature stories and video tape recordings for media representatives.
Develops a variety of educational materials to include, but not be limited to newspaper articles, media advisories, program brands and campaigns, posters, surveys, forms, websites and web pop-ups, special event booths and displays.
Provides support to the City Public Information Officer or other positions during emergency response and preparedness exercises as well as during actual emergencies.
Initiate, maintain, and update a variety of resource materials, files, and records, including news archives and monthly media metrics.
Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
Typical Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Education and
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in health, communications, marketing, journalism, or a closely related field; AND one (1) year of experience working with community stakeholders and preparing and disseminating information; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience as determined by Human Resources.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Driver's License.
Required Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of communications.
Pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
Computer applications related to the work.
Media resources and other forms of public outreach available in the community.
Terms and acronyms commonly used in the assigned function.
Material development and 508 compliances.
Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals, at all levels of responsibility, in person and over the telephone.
Communicating effectively in oral and written forms.
Skill in:
Disseminating pertinent information.
Communication of issues clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Managing and monitoring social media sites.
Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
Demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
Using initiative and good judgment within established procedural guidelines.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Under General Supervision - Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms.
The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior.
Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; ability to operate a motor vehicle and safely travel to a variety of offsite locations.
Supplemental Information CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months.
Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason.
Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position.
This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.
Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.
New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint based background investigation which cost the new employee $56.
25 and a drug screen which costs $36.
50.
Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.
Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment.
Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.
887.
2103 or go to the U.
S.
Citizenship and Immigration Services web page at www.
ucis.
gov.
Carson City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Following is an overview of the benefit package offered to employees in this job classification.
No Nevada state income tax Nevada Public Employees Retirement System contributions based on employee election No Social Security Medicare deduction of 1.
45% Eleven paid holidays Annual leave Sick leave Medical, dental, vision and life insurance Worker's Compensation Employee assistance plan Deferred Compensation (457b) plans available Voluntary additional insurance plans available Flexible spending (IRS 125) plans available For additional information, please contact Human Resources at (775) 887-2103.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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