City of Lincoln / Lancaster County, NE

The City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) department Public Information Specialist II is a key member of the LTU Communications and Public Affairs division.. Under the direction of the Public Information Officer (PIO) and general supervision of the Project Delivery Manager, the individual will be responsible for collaborating with communication specialists, website designer, project engineers, project managers, and outside consultants to develop strategic public engagement guidance plans and documents for various types of projects such as street improvements, watermain replacements, and sidewalk improvement projects.. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in broadcasting, journalism, communications, marketing, business or public administration emphasizing public relations, public affairs and public information work or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.. Premiere Pro Editing System. Do you have a working familiarity with Lincoln Transportation and Utilities, other public works government programs, or essential services like transportation, water, wastewater, solid waste, and transit?

public information specialist

Salary: $25.76 - $34.35 Hourly Location : Lincoln, NE Job Type: Full time/probationary or status Job Number: 202400164 Department: Transportation & Utilities Department Opening Date: 04/03/2024 Closing Date: 4/14/2024 11:59 PM Central Job Posting Information Public Information Specialist II The City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) department Public Information Specialist II is a key member of the LTU Communications and Public Affairs division. This position assists in enhancing public engagement and communication for the Transportation Project Delivery division. This important role offers a variety of opportunities to showcase a person's ability to plan public engagement events in a fast-paced environment, connect with and engage the community through face-to-face meetings, email, phone calls, mailings, and develop educational and marketing materials that will assist in educating the Lincoln community of important municipal infrastructure projects across the city. Under the direction of the Public Information Officer (PIO) and general supervision of the Project Delivery Manager, the individual will be responsible for collaborating with communication specialists, website designer, project engineers, project managers, and outside consultants to develop strategic public engagement guidance plans and documents for various types of projects such as street improvements, watermain replacements, and sidewalk improvement projects. A day in the life of this position includes collaborating with key project members to engage, inform, and assist the public during design and construction phases. The Project Delivery team will teach this individual about engineering and construction techniques and terminology to help provide a solid foundation for all forms of written and verbal communication. The City of Lincoln offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, group life, Employee Assistance Program, and employer matched retirement plan. The City also offers excellent paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time off. Hybrid remote work options are available after completion of six months of work, at the discretion of department directors and direct supervisor. Lincoln is a growing city of nearly 300,000 residents and has enjoyed a steady annual population growth rate for the past 30 years. The City has earned top national rankings for its quality of life and thriving economy. Recent ratings include the fifth safest capital city, the seventh best city for renters, the 10th best city for young professionals, the number one city in America for retirement, and the number one safest city for pedestrians in the nation. Lincoln is home to the state's capital and a variety of universities. Residents enjoy an award-winning trail network, excellent educational system, low crime rate, high-tech infrastructure, and great climate for job seekers and entrepreneurs. Lincoln consistently earns top national rankings and has been named the "Happiest City in America". More information on the Transportation and Utilities Department can be found here: Candidates selected for an interview will be asked to prepare a 5-8 minute, sit down presentation of significant work, events or projects they played a key role in delivering. Minimum Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in broadcasting, journalism, communications, marketing, business or public administration emphasizing public relations, public affairs and public information work or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills. *A valid driver's license is preferred as this position will be transporting materials to events. To be eligible for insurance benefits, employees must work at least 30 hours per week. To be eligible for the retirement plan, employees must work at least 20 hours per week. Temporary, seasonal, and unclassified employees are not eligible for benefits. 01 APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGMENT: 1. This application is hand scored. 2. All questions must be fully answered to receive full credit. 3. "See resume" will not receive full credit. 4. Copied/pasted answers will not receive full credit.5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive credit.6. I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application. <ul> <li>Acknowledge</li> </ul> 02 Indicate if you have college-level coursework in the following: <ul> <li>Journalism</li> <li>Communications</li> <li>Marketing</li> <li>Business Administration</li> <li>Public Administration</li> <li>Related Field (specify below)</li> <li>None</li> </ul> 03 If checking "Related Field", please specify the field. 04 Indicate if you have a degree in one of the areas listed in question 2. <ul> <li>Associate's Degree</li> <li>Bachelor's Degree</li> <li>Master's Degree</li> <li>None</li> </ul> 05 Indicate if you have work experience in the following: (check all that apply) <ul> <li>Broadcasting</li> <li>Journalism</li> <li>Communications</li> <li>Marketing</li> <li>Advertising</li> <li>Design/digital media creation</li> <li>Public relations</li> <li>Public affairs</li> <li>Business/Public Administration</li> <li>Public Information</li> <li>Related work experience (specify below)</li> <li>None</li> </ul> 06 If checking "Related work experience", please specify the work experience. 07 Indicate if you have work experience with the following duties: (check all that apply) <ul> <li>Writing news releases or other published content</li> <li>Shooting and editing video</li> <li>Creating and designing graphics and photo images</li> <li>Interviewing individuals to develop content</li> <li>Other (specify below)</li> <li>None</li> </ul> 08 If checking "Other", please specify. 09 If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience. 10 If yes, please describe your work duties. 11 Indicate if you have experience with the following software: (check all that apply) <ul> <li>Adobe Acrobat</li> <li>Canva</li> <li>Premiere Pro Editing System</li> <li>Photoshop</li> <li>InDesign</li> <li>Illustrator</li> <li>Microsoft Outlook</li> <li>Microsoft Word</li> <li>Microsoft Excel</li> <li>After Effects</li> <li>Other (specify below)</li> <li>None</li> </ul> 12 Indicate if you have experience with the following: (check all that apply) <ul> <li>HTML5</li> <li>CSS</li> <li>JavScript</li> <li>Website CMS</li> <li>JQuery</li> <li>Other (specify below)</li> <li>None</li> </ul> 13 If other, please specify. 14 Do you have a working familiarity with Lincoln Transportation and Utilities, other public works government programs, or essential services like transportation, water, wastewater, solid waste, and transit? <ul> <li>No</li> <li>Yes</li> </ul> 15 If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience. 16 If yes, please describe your work duties. 17 I understand that if I am selected for an interview, I will be asked to prepare a 5-8 minute, sit down presentation of significant work, events or projects they played a key role in delivering. <ul> <li>I understand</li> </ul> Required Question

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