About This Position
The Phoenix Fire Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety services to our community. We protect lives and property through fire suppression, emergency medical and transportation services, disaster services, fire prevention, and public education. Our members will Prevent Harm, Survive and Be Nice!
Responsibilities
The Civilian Public Information Officer will serve as a communications and public relations expert for the Phoenix Fire Department, assisting the Deputy Communications Director with media relations, crisis communication, community outreach, and public education. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Media Relations: Write and distribute press releases, respond to media inquiries, and maintain relationships with local and national outlets.
- Crisis Communication: Assist in delivering accurate updates during emergencies and collaborate with stakeholders for unified messaging.
- Community Outreach: Plan safety campaigns, events, and programs to engage with residents, schools, and local organizations.
- Social media & Digital Communication: Manage the department's social media accounts and website, ensuring regular updates and prompt responses to public concerns.
- Event Planning: Organize public events, including safety fairs and press conferences, ensuring effective communication materials.
- Public Education: Develop and distribute materials promoting fire safety and prevention and assist with workshops and presentations.
- Internal Communication: Support fire department personnel with internal updates and reporting.
This position may require flexible hours and occasional travel for media engagements or events.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
- Ability to handle high-stress situations and communicate under pressure, especially during fire or disaster response.
- Ability to represent the Phoenix Fire Department professionally and ethically, maintaining the department's reputation and fostering trust with the public.
SALARY
Pay Range: $71,240 to $110,510 annually.
Hiring Range: $71,240 to $95,451 annually.
Pay Range Explanation
- Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
- Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
Benefits
A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:
- Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information
- 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions
- Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans
- Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan
- Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually
- Dental, vision, and life insurance options
- Employer paid long-term disability
- Free Bus/light rail pass
- Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year
- Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days
- Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period
- Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi
For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits
Minimum Qualifications
- Four years of responsible experience in journalism, mass media communications, or public relations.
- Bachelor's degree in journalism, mass media communications, public relations, advertising, marketing or a related field.
- Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
- The City job description can be found here .
- All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
- Some positions require the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
- For information regarding pre-screening and driving positions, click here .
Preferred Qualifications
The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:
- Experience writing on behalf of an organization, including but not limited to: press releases, media inquiries, or talking points.
- Experience managing public communication through sensitive or challenging situations.
- Experience managing social media platforms and creating content on behalf of an organization.
- Experience working in a government or nonprofit environment.
- Experience with community outreach and creating messaging campaigns.
RECRUITMENT DATES
Recruitment closes December 5, 2024. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.
This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.
How To Apply
Apply online by completing the required information and attaching,
as one document, your cover letter and resume. Please include your experience as it relates to the qualifications stated above. Only the highest qualified may be posted to the eligible to hire list. The results of the resume screening process will be sent to your primary email address.
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REFERENCE
Public Information Officer, JC:06370, ID# 56322, 11/22/2024, USM, AW, Benefits:007
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City of Phoenix is an equal opportunity employer. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other national service alumni who meet the required qualifications are encouraged to apply.
