Public Information Officer-Health Department (Administrative Officer)

Job Description:

Public Information Officer-Health Department (Administrative Officer)

Description

Full-time position available with the Office of the City Manager, City Communications Division located at 2400 Troost
Salary Range: $4,619-$6,928/Month
Normal Work Days/Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline Date: January 17, 2025


Responsibilities

• Leads the Health Department's communications efforts, managing media relations, digital content creation, and public outreach.
• Develops and implements strategies that showcase the department's programs, services, and initiatives while aligning with the City's overarching communication goals.
• Manages public health campaigns to emergency response communication that directly contributes to improving the lives of Kansas City residents.
• Drafts and distributes press releases.
• Serves as the department spokesperson in print and on-camera interviews and cultivates relationships with media outlets to ensure accurate and timely reporting on health-related matters.
• Develops and executes comprehensive communication strategies that highlight the department's programs, initiatives, and achievements while ensuring alignment with the City's broader messaging goals.
• Writes, edits, and publishes a variety of content, including website articles, social media posts, newsletters, and health campaign materials, tailored to diverse audiences.
• Develops and implements a social media strategy to engage residents on public health topics, promotes services, and increases awareness of health initiatives.
• Plans and coordinates community events, public hearings, and press conferences to engage the public and stakeholders on health-related issues.
• Serves as a key point of contact for health-related crises, providing accurate and timely information to the public, media, and other stakeholders.
• Captures and edits basic photos and videos to enhance storytelling and outreach efforts, using in-phone or desktop editing tools.
• Partners with health program leaders, City departments, and community organizations to amplify the department's impact and reach.
• Manages multiple high-profile projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines and objectives are met.

Qualifications

REQUIRES an accredited Bachelor's degree and 3 years of professional experience in business or public sector administration to include at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs; OR an equivalent combination of qualifying education and experience with at least 2 years performing administrative and/or supervisory work involving more complex projects or programs. Preference given to candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish, and have familiarity with health equity and culturally competent communication practices; for a Bachelor's degree in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations, Public Health, or a related field and a minimum of 3 years in a communications role within news media, public relations, government, or a similar field, and/or prior experience in public health communications.


Other Information

URGENT!!! CRITICAL RECRUITMENT INFORMATION

Applications and/or resumes are evaluated on the information received by the application deadline. Please ensure that your application or resume clearly demonstrates how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position for which you are applying, this includes providing all relevant educational dates and a detailed description of relevant work experience, including months/years of employment. Applications and/or resumes may not be considered if information is incomplete.

In order for a resume to be used in lieu of an application the resume must have been submitted online via the City's Applicant Tracking System.

Positions requiring a high school diploma/GED certificate must be obtained from a school/program accredited by the Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.

The minimum education requirement for positions that allow for experience equivalency for an accredited degree is a high school diploma. Unless otherwise specified, an accredited degree must be obtained from a college or university listed with the U.S. Department of Education and recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education.
For positions with a salary grade of EX6 or higher that require an accredited degree, qualifying professional experience must be obtained AFTER the accredited degree is obtained.
Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal history/background check is required for all positions. Some positions require a post offer drug screen and/or physical.

If appointed, non-residents must obtain residency inside Kansas City, Missouri's city limits within nine months.

The City of KCMO is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. The City is committed to providing a workplace environment for its employees and citizens free from discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. For more information, please see our EEO Policy

The City of KCMO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 816-513-1908 or send an e-mail to accommodations@kcmo.org .

If claiming military veterans' preference points, you must attach a copy of your DD-214 or a DD-256 (for reservists). To claim veterans' points you must have served 180 days of regular active duty service and be discharged or released under honorable conditions during peacetimes or 90 days of active duty service, one (1) day during "wartime" and a last discharge or release under honorable conditions. (DOD) 38 U.S. Code • 4211).

Salary:

$4,619-$6,928/Month