Job Description

Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor.

DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Fire Department
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 100 E. 4th Ave, Anchorage

Example of Duties

The Public Information Officer is responsible for developing and facilitating strategic communication between the Anchorage Fire Department (AFD) and the public via traditional and social media. Advises AFD on matters of public image, related strategy, and policy and crisis communications. Collaborates with the Fire Chief, and all levels of the department, to provide accurate communications to the public on major incidents, educational safety campaigns, and community outreach events. Responds to incoming media inquiries. Produces content related to department activities and goals through message coordination, analyses, relationship building, and community outreach. Produces and reviews letters, social media posts and award entries from the Fire Chief. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and nine (9) years of experience in the news media and public relations.

OR

Associate\'s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science, or related discipline and seven (7) years of experience in the news media and public relations.

OR

Bachelor\'s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science, or a similar discipline and five (5) years of experience in the news media and public relations.

OR

Master\'s degree in Journalism, Communications, Business Administration, Political Science, or a similar discipline and three (3) years of experience in the news media and public relations.

Must possess a valid State of Alaska driver\'s license at time of hire.

Preferences:

• Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
• Experience planning carrying out informational and promotional campaigns.
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Skilled in working well under tight deadlines.
• Experience working independently as well as collaborating with others.
• Public speaking experience
• Experience with diverse populations

Instructions to applicants:

Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for this position.
Submit a comprehensive resume of your work history.
Submit contact information for three professional references.
Submit copy of transcripts for highest degree awarded.
If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit evidence.
If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.
Submit a current copy of your driver\'s license.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify\xc2\xae is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory municipal employment office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant\'s Alaska driver\'s license and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states if the Alaskan driver\'s license was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant.

For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the All required certifications and licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference:
Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual\'s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process:
Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant\'s profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571

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