READ THIS ENTIRE BULLETIN FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO REAPPLY FOR THIS RECRUITMENT.

THIS IS A REOPENING OF A CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. If you have previously applied or started an application for Fire Public Affairs Manager, Examination #22-8133-01, read this entire bulletin. There are specific instructions on how to reapply for this position.

PLEASE CONTACT THE EXAMINATION ANALYST, MARIA TABORA AT MARIA.TABORA@ACGOV.ORG TO HAVE YOUR PREVIOUS APPLICATION RELEASED BACK TO YOU.

The scores and dispositions of candidates for this examination will be merged with previous exam participants. If you have previously submitted an application and choose to reapply, your new score/disposition will replace your current disposition.

Supplemental Questionnaire: A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification.

Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online.

Education:

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in communications, public relations/marketing, public administration or a closely related field.

AND

Experience:

The equivalent of three years of progressively responsible full-time paraprofessional or higher experience in public relations, training education and/or community outreach activities including one year in a supervisory or lead capacity. Related experience for a fire department is highly desirable.

License:

Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License

Special Requirement:

Incumbents may be required to work evening, night, weekend and holidays, as needed.

NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above Minimum Qualifications in the announcement of an examination.

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies:

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and current trends in public relations administration.
• Principles and techniques of effective public communications, public relations, and community outreach.
• Program planning and evaluation.
• Strategic planning and implementation.
• Basic firefighter techniques.
• Principles and practices of fire prevention and life safety.
• Modern office principles, practices, standards and applications related to the work.
• Recruitment outreach and diversity education.
• Community organizations and partnership dynamics.
• Principles and practices of supervision and leadership.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Make sound decisions and recommendations.
• Apply analytical problem solving techniques.
• Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity and political astuteness.
• Provide leadership and coordinate individuals, projects and programs effectively.
• Organize and prioritize work and meet critical deadlines.
• Effectively speak before and facilitate discussions with large and small diverse groups including media.
• Work a flexible schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and documentation.
• Write clear, concise reports, scrips, speeches and publications.
• Exercise sound judgement within established guidelines, policies and procedures.
• Plan, assign, supervise, review and evaluate the work of others.

The examination will consist of the following steps: