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Public Information Officer

Salary

$73,761.68 - $110,642.52 Annually

Location

Henderson, NV

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

0793APR25-P-AEL

Department

Communications

Opening Date

04/29/2025

Closing Date

5/13/2025 3:00 PM Pacific

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Position Overview

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Public Information Officer in the Department of Communications. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.

Under general supervision, maintains positive relations between the public and the City, communications with the media, coordinates City events and supports multiple departments in public information activities and outreach, and performs related duties as assigned.

Click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/henderson/classspecs/newprint/1195262) to familiarize yourself with the job and its physical requirements.

Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/communications) to learn more about the Communications Department.

Click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/government/departments/mayor-and-council/welcome-to-henderson) to see what it’s like to live in/visit Henderson.

Please note:

This position may involve travel to other locations and work outside the standard workweek.

Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity.

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, or closely related field.

+ Five (5) years of professional level experience in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, or a closely related field.

+ Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered.

+ Possess and maintain a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license, as defined by NRS 483.

+ Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check.

+ Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every two years. Must maintain certifications in NCIC/NCJIS as a condition of continued employment.

Required Documents/Assessment Information

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:

1) Completed Employment Application

2) Resume*

3) Portfolio with either a press release, multimedia visual component, or new coverage from an initiative you headed*

*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click here (https://www.cityofhenderson.com/home/showpublisheddocument?id=3178) for attachment instructions.

ASSESSMENT DATES:

Oral Board Interview with Written Component (100%) - Thursday, May 22, 2025

(Best-Qualified)

Selection Interview with Practical Exercise - Wednesday, May 28, 2025

(Top-Scoring Candidates)

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report.

The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.

Selection Process

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.

Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.

City of Henderson, Nevada

Non-Represented: Professional, Management, Executive Employees

Benefits Summary

HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE

+ Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision

+ Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved

+ Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater

+ Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources

+ Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45%

RETIREMENT

+ Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

+ No Social Security tax on employee's wages

+ Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program

+ Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program

+ Employer paid Match on Pre-Tax 457(b) contributions

+ Professional Staff - $1,500 annually

+ Management Staff - $2,000 annually

+ Executive Staff - $2,500 annually

PAID TIME OFF (PTO)

+ Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year

+ From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:

+ Second year through fifth calendar years of service – 17.42 hours per month

+ Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service – 20.59 hours per month

+ Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond – 23.75 hours per month

*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

+ Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence

HOLIDAYS

+ 13 paid holidays per year

+ Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)

+ The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee’s regularly scheduled day off

WORK WEEK

+ Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week

+ Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions

VOLUNTARY BENEFITS

+ IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan

+ IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only

+ IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care

+ Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity

+ Auto and Home Insurance

+ 529 College Savings Plan

+ Supplemental Term Life Insurance

+ Legal Insurance

+ Pet Insurance

+ Identity and Credit Protection

+ PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program

+ Long Term Care + Life Insurance

NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council

Revised 03/24