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If you’re reading this ad you are probably looking for a change. If you want to have meaningful work where you can directly impact your community, enjoy the best benefits package around while funding your retirement, look no further. At Pinal County, we are celebrating 150 years of serving our community and making life better for our citizens every day. If you are considering making a change – consider contributing to the services and infrastructure that directly affect our residents. Help us shape the next 150 years!

p.s. don’t forget to check out our amazing suite of benefits:

An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
1. 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
  - After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
  - After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
1. Two Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
2. Three Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
3. Four Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
4. Four Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
Comprehensive Wellness Program
1. Quarterly Wellness Challenges
2. Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
3. Vaccination Clinics
4. Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
5. Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
6. Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
7. Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
8. Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
1. Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
Dental and Vision Plans
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Alternative Work Schedules
Telehealth
Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
Employee Assistance
Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
Civil Service Leave
VanPool Options
Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU.

Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

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Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

JOB SUMMARY
Plan, organize, and direct the department communication effort to increase awareness of, to promote services and programs, and to enhance the department's image locally and statewide.

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.
TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Plan, organize, and direct the marketing, public information, special events, tourism, graphic design, and television productions.
Investigate and decide pertinent information for press releases and author press releases.
Receive internal memos and disseminate information to employees.
Devise and maintain internal communications.
Promote events through various mediums.
Disseminate public records.
Produce videos promoting the county.
Assist the department in public messaging.
To promote and adhere to the workplace values of accountability, commitment, and teamwork to help enrich lives beyond expectation.
Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

Bachelor's degree in Communication, Public Media, Public Relations, or relevant field.
Two (2) years of communication, public media, or relevant professional experience.
Valid Driver's License with Arizona Driver's License within 30 days of hire.
Or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of distinct regions of Pinal County.
Knowledge of effective media avenues.
Knowledge of media centric programs like Adobe Creative Suite.
Knowledge of basic Microsoft Office programs.
Ability to break down complex decisions for the public.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The work also requires the ability to finger, grasp, reach, lift, perform repetitive motion, operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Notice to Applicants:
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval.

Every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States is welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.

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