Nature of Work

THE CITY OF HUNTSVILLE’S COMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT WANTS YOU!

The City of Huntsville’s Communication department is seeking qualified applicants to fill our

Communications Specialist position.

Exciting Career Opportunities for Smart and Talented People.

Come join our growing Communications Team! Apply today!

About Our Department

The Communication department is responsible for developing and marketing information to the public and media about City services, projects, programs, and initiatives. Communication manages the City of Huntsville government channel, digital newsletters, media relations, City websites, text alert notifications, social media channels, video production, marketing, and branding.

Communications Specialist Position Overview

This is technical and administrative work in the implementation and coordination for the City of Huntsville's marketing and communication efforts. Develops and supports the City's messaging, branding, and strategic initiatives across multiple platforms, including but not limited to website design and content, newsletters and print materials, social media, vlogs, blogs, photography, invitations, online town forums, mobile applications, presentations and HSV TV.

Qualifications And Necessary Special Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Broadcasting, or related field and east three years’ experience in digital media, website development, television programming, broadcast journalism, public relations or business related field. Internships may be considered as experience.

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

For More Information Regarding the Communications Specialist Job Duties, Please Visit the Websites Below:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/huntsville/classspecs/1095038

Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request

Minimum Education, Training And Experience

Applicants May Obtain a Copy of the City of Huntsville's EEOP Short Form Upon Request

The City of Huntsville offers a competitive benefits package for its regular, full-time employees, such as medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment, cancer, off-the-job accident, as well as annual leave, sick leave, holiday and retirement.

Below Is a Summary Of The City's Benefit Offerings

The City of Huntsville offers a comprehensive benefit program to all full-time employees. For most benefits, a 30-day waiting period from date of eligibility will apply.

Medical Insurance

All eligible and ACA eligible employees may enroll in the City of Huntsville’s group health plans administered by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama; Blue Card PPO and High Deductible PPO. Benefits include medical/surgical, prescription coverage, and more.

Mental Health/Substance Abuse

A mental health benefit and substance abuse program is offered through Behavioral Health Systems, Incorporated (BHS). These benefits are included as part of the group health plan. Services may be accessed by contacting BHS. A designated Care Coordinator for the City of Huntsville can assist with referrals to network providers.

Dental Plan

The City offers a dental plan administered by Delta Dental Insurance Company to eligible full-time employees. This plan offers coverage for Preventive and Diagnostic Services, Basic and Major Services, and Orthodontic coverage (for dependent children under the age of 19.) A deductible of $50 per person/calendar year applies for Basic and Major Services. The deductible is waived for Diagnostic and Preventative services and a plan maximum of $2,000/year/covered patient. Orthodontics carries a $2,000/lifetime max/patient.

Vision Plan

The City’s vision plan is offered and administered by Vision Service Plan (VSP). VSP provides vision benefits, co-pays for eye exams, frames, and eyeglass lenses, as applicable, and an allowance for contact lenses. The plan also offers exclusive Member Extras for additional savings.

Retirement

The City’s retirement plan is administered by the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA). Participation is mandatory for all regular full and part-time employees. Employees contribute a percentage of their salary to the plan. The City contributes a percentage as determined by RSA.

Life Insurance

The City provides a $20,000 group life insurance policy to all full-time employees through Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Eligible employees are covered after completing one full day of work and coverage is provided at no-cost to the employee. Additional benefits may apply in the event of accidental death or dismemberment.

Disability Insurance

The City provides a limited long term disability policy for eligible employees with one year of service, but less than ten years of service. There is no cost to the employee for this coverage. After ten years of service, disability benefits may be requested through the Retirement System of Alabama (RSA).

Voluntary Life / AD&D

The City offers eligible employees an optional voluntary term life insurance benefit. Employees may apply to purchase additional term life insurance for self, spouse, and eligible dependents. Guarantee issue amounts are available if voluntary life benefits are elected within 30 days of eligibility. Premiums for employee and spouse are based upon age. Child Life is a flat rate based on the level of coverage.

The City also offers an optional voluntary accidental death & dismemberment insurance plan. Employees may purchase insurance for self or family. The plans are administered by Lincoln Financial Insurance Company. Please refer to the plan summary for additional information.

Supplemental Voluntary Benefits

The City offers voluntary Cancer and Off-the-Job Accident plans administered by Allstate Benefits. The Cancer plan provides first occurrence, hospital confinement, radiation & chemotherapy, and other benefits. The Off-the-Job Accident plan provides benefits for injuries occurring off the job. Please refer to the brochures for an explanation of covered benefits.

Flexible Spending Accounts

The City offers two flexible spending account options to assist with unreimbursed medical expenses and dependent care expenses. These pre-taxed accounts require a qualifying receipt and may be reimbursed by mail or direct deposit. A pre-loaded debit card is available for enrollees in the medical account. The flexible spending accounts are administered by Health Equity/WageWorks.

Financial Wellness

The City provides a confidential financial wellness program through SmartDollar for all full-time employees. The program offers online tools and a step-by-step plan that is self-paced to help employees as they journey to reach their financial goals. There is no cost to the employee for participation.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We know that dealing with day-to-day stresses can be distracting. The City provides a confidential EAP program to assist with life’s stresses. EAP services may be coordinated through Behavioral Health Systems (BHS) or through the Employee Resources and Program Manager at the City’s Health & Wellness Center. Resources may include substance abuse, grief and loss, marriage/family communication, managing stress and depression, parenting, and more. There is no waiting period for this benefit.

Health & Wellness Center

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The City’s Health & Wellness Center is more than just a clinic. The Center provides cost-effective health care and on-line services at no cost to the individual. Open Monday through Saturday, the Center provides medical services including acute, primary, and preventive care, as well as annual physicals. The Center also offers routine blood work, immunizations, wellness coaching, chronic disease management, many generic medications dispensed on-site, and much more. If an onsite appointment isn’t possible, Telehealth Services are available 24/7/365. All City employees, covered retirees, and covered dependents age 3 and above are eligible for services at the Center as well as telehealth services.

Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plans

The City provides two optional voluntary deferred compensation plans: RSA-1 (State of Alabama) and Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Employees may defer portions of salary for a later date, such as retirement. Please see the Payroll Division of the Finance Department for further details.

Sick Leave

Sick leave accrual is 4 hours per pay period for all eligible City employees. There is no accrual maximum for employee sick leave.

Annual Leave

Annual leave for eligible employees is accrued as follows: less than 10 years = 4 hours per pay period; 10 to 15 years = 5 hours per pay period; 15 to 20 years = 6 hours per pay period; 20 or more years = 7 hours per pay period. Employees may accrue and carry forward 260 hours (or the equivalent for fire suppression) to the next calendar year.

Military Leave

The City provides a military leave plan that pays regular salary for not more than twenty-one days per year. Also, employees called into active service may receive compensation in an amount equal to the difference in the lower military pay and the higher public employment salary as provided by City Council Ordinance.

Holidays

The City recognizes the following holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Two additional floating holidays may be declared each year at the discretion of the Mayor.

Longevity Pay

The City pays eligible employees compensation based upon the number of months of continuous regular full-time service as of October 1st of each year.

College 529 Savings Program

The City makes it easy for friends and family to give the gift of a college education. The 529 college savings program is administered by CollegeCounts, through payroll deduction, and offers tax advantages and other benefits.

Other Benefits

Please refer to the City of Huntsville Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual.

Disclosure

The City offers a robust benefits program to eligible employees. The list above offers a summary of those benefits. The information is intended as a general reference and should in no way be construed as a promise or guarantee of employment or benefit coverage. Please refer to the appropriate Summary Plan Description (SPD) or contact the City of Huntsville Benefits Office for more details. If there is a conflict between this information and the actual plan document or policies, the plan documents or policies will always govern.

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Do you have a valid driver's license?

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If "yes" to question #1 what is the expiration date? (Must be presented as mm/dd/yyyy)

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Do you possess a Bachelor's degree in Digital Media, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations, Journalism, Broadcasting, or related field from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education?

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Do you have at least three years experience in digital media, website development, television programming, broadcast journalism, public relations or business related field?

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