Job Description

Under the supervision of the Director of Policy and Communications for San Francisco Public Works, the Public Information Officer will perform a variety of duties requiring strong communication and organizational skills related to the Earthquake Safety and Emergency Response Bond Program and the Public Health and Safety Bond (construction), as well as other bond-funded capital improvement projects involving the Public Works design and construction management teams.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

·       Write and edit mandated bond reports

·       Create and update bond program webpages

·       Prepare talking points and background briefings for department managers and elected officials, including the mayor and members of the Board of Supervisors

·       Craft fact sheets and press releases for bond projects

·       Produce events for bond project milestones, such as groundbreaking, topping-off and ribbon-cutting ceremonies

·       Working with project managers, prepares responses to inquiries from residents, businesses, the press and elected officials

·       Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public relations, journalism, English, mass communications, public administration, public policy or a related field.

EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years of professional experience in public affairs, public information, editorial, newspaper, magazine, radio, television, public relations social media, digital engagement, advertising or similar work involving collection and dissemination of news and information wherein the preparation or direction of informational material for mass media on the development of public information program was a major part of the position.

SUBSTITUTION:

1. Additional experience as described above may be substituted for the required degree on a year-for-year basis (up to a maximum of 2 years). Thirty (30) semester units or forty-five (45) quarter units equal one year.

2. Possession of a master’s degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, journalism, mass communications or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.

Additional Information

SALARY: $82,810 - $100,646 annually

HOW TO APPLY: Please submit an online application as soon by filing deadline on Wednesday November 3, 2021 to be considered for this opportunity.

APPOINTMENT TYPE: Permanent-Exempt. The San Francisco Public Works Department has an opening for an exempt appointment in San Francisco. The position is excluded by the Charter from competitive civil service examination process. The successful candidate shall serve at the discretion of the appointing officer. This position has an anticipated duration of up to three (3) years.

If you have any comments or questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the analyst, Raquel Knighten, by telephone at 415-554-6059 or by email at raquel.knighten@sfdpw.org.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:  All City and County of San Francisco employees are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.  For details on how it is applicable to your employment, please click here.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.