About The Position

The Clark County Department of Aviation (DOA) is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Public Information Administrator position. This position will serve as the spokesperson for the DOA and the liaison on all media relations. This role will be responsible for the distribution of press releases, coordination of media interviews and press conferences, as well as the daily correspondence with print, online, and TV media representatives. In addition, this position will play a critical role in preparing speeches, talking points, newsletter stories, and delivering presentations to internal and external community groups.

Note: Candidates advancing beyond the first-round interview will be required to complete a multi-part, in-person practical exercise.

THIS RECRUITMENT IS LIMITED TO THE FIRST 150 APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AND WILL CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE ONCE THAT NUMBER IS REACHED.

This classification is designated exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and is therefore, not eligible for overtime.

This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility List to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Employee Services.

Employee Services reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Information, or a field related to the work AND two (2) years of full-time professional experience in EITHER developing and implementing public information programs, OR as a writer or editor in the print or broadcast media. Experience, which will have provided knowledge of the operations of the department to which assigned, is desired.

All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.

Working Conditions: Attend meetings and make presentations outside of normal working hours. Respond to media on an off-hours, emergency basis.

Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C Driver's License at time of appointment.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.

Residency Requirement: Permanent employees must maintain a principal place of residency within the boundaries of Clark County and provide proof of compliance with Nevada motor vehicle registration and drivers' license laws within 90 days of employment.

Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.

Background Check: Employment with the Department of Aviation is contingent upon completion of an education/experience background investigation, a fingerprint-based criminal history record check processed by the FBI, and upon the ability to be granted and maintain a security badge as mandated by the Transportation Security Administration. Note: all prospective hires must present two original government issued ID's upon acceptance of job offer. Examples of acceptable ID's include a Passport, Driver's License or DMV issued ID, birth certificate, Social Security card, Voter Registration card, school issued ID with picture, etc.

Customs and Border Protection Security Seal Program: Employment with the Department of Aviation in this job title is contingent upon a ten year employment and five year residency history record check and the ability to present original identity based documentation in order to meet the requirements for a Security Seal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Mobility to work in a typical office setting and use standard office equipment; mobility to drive a motor vehicle to attend meeting and reach off-site locations; stamina to remain seated and maintain concentration for an extended period of time, vision to read printed materials and a computer screen, and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Provides supervision, training, work review and evaluation to a staff providing public information and office support; organizes and assigns work, sets priorities, and follows-up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work.
Consults with in-house clients to determine client requirements for short- and long-range planning and the development of varied programs and print and media materials to inform the public and support departmental activities and functions.
Research information from departmental sources, including conducting interviews and reviewing files and other written documentation.
Writes and edits news releases, feature articles, speeches, broadcast presentations, brochures, annual reports, newsletters and similar materials for newspapers, magazines, broadcast media and internal and external distribution.
Represents the department and the County in appearances with various media; makes presentations to business, community and other groups to present information and answer questions; develops and maintains media contacts.
Plans and coordinates specific multi-media informational programs to publicize specific departmental activities; defines the segment of the public to be reached, recommends the most effective techniques to reach this public, and implements such activities upon approval.
Designs visual presentations and works with graphic specialists to produce videos, graphic displays, charts, graphs, maps, posters, photographs, camera-ready artwork and other visual materials; prepares preliminary drafts of presentations for client approval, and develops finished materials incorporating changes resulting from client review.
Prepares and coordinates the production of annual reports and other departmental written materials.
Plans and coordinates special events such as open houses, exhibits, tours, dedications, etc.; ensures media coverage and appropriate notification to interested parties and attends to all details from provision of audio-visual equipment to food service.
Serves as staff coordinator for scheduling appearances of and providing materials for staff presentations to various community, business and public groups.
Schedules projects and determines the most effective way to produce finished materials; coordinates and directs the work of in-house assistants or contract specialists on a project basis.
Maintains logs and records of work performed.
Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its customers by offering suggestions and directing or participating as an active member of a work team.
Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work; uses desktop publishing and graphics hardware and software and audio-visual equipment in the course of the work.
Drives a personal or County motor vehicle to attend meetings, make presentations, visit various job sites, etc.

Join the Clark County Department of Aviation Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Alternative Work Schedules
More Money in Your Pocket
- 100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
- No Social Security Deduction
- No State Income Taxes
Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO) - eligible first of the month following 15 days of employment
- Medical - Employer pays 90% of premium
  - Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
  - 24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
  - Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
Retiree insurance – eligible after 5 years of service
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance – Employer Paid
AD&D – Employer Paid
Long Term Disability – Employer Paid
Generous Leave Accruals that include:
- 13 Paid Holidays plus a Floating Birthday Holiday, and an additional Floating Holiday
- Paid Vacation Leave
- Paid Sick Leave
- Holiday Leave
Other leave options
- Catastrophic Leave
- Parental Leave – Up to 90 days
Tool Allowance for certain eligible positions.
Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
- Guardian – Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
- Trustmark – Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
- Sunlife Financial – Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
- TASC – Flexible Spending Account – FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
- Morgan Stanley – Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
The Department of Aviation, a department of Clark County, is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer
Community Volunteer Opportunities
Comprehensive training program
Wellness program

01

The following questions 1-8 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications.

Which describes your highest level of education?

Some High School
High School Diploma or GED
Trade School or Technical Degree
Some College (1-29 semester credits)
Some College (30-59 semester credits)
Some College (60-89 semester credits)
Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the above

02

Please indicate the major of your degree that best qualifies you for this position.

Journalism
Communications
Public Information
Marketing
Advertising
Public Relations
Other
Not Applicable

03

If you indicated "Other" in question 2, please list what major your degree was in. Type N/A if this is not applicable to you.

04

Indicate your full-time professional experience in developing and implementing public information programs.

No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
5 to 6 years
More than 6 years

05

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 4. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Employer Name:

Job Title:

Hours Worked Per Week:

Dates of Employment:

06

Indicate your full-time professional experience as a writer or editor in the print or broadcast media.

No Experience
Less than 1 year
1 to 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
5 to 6 years
More than 6 years

07

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in question 6. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Dates Of Employment:

08

Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?

Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.

09

The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.

I Understand That:

Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "education" and "work history" sections details on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.

10

Indicate your full-time professional experience in preparing informational and/or educational materials for print, broadcast, or social media using AP style (e.g., press releases, reports, newsletters, speeches, brochures, etc.).

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years

11

Indicate your full-time professional experience in using written communications tools to influence public opinion on behalf of a topic, organization, or person.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years

12

Indicate your full-time professional experience in making effective oral presentations to media and other groups.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years

13

Indicate your full-time professional experience dealing with crisis communications.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years

14

Indicate your full-time professional experience related to communication on behalf of or with a governmental entity.

No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 4 years
4 to 6 years
More than 6 years

15

Please list the employer(s) on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 10-14. Type N/A if you have no related experience. See Template Below.

Dates Of Employment:

Required Question

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