PUBLIC AFFAIRS ASSISTANT - PROVISIONAL

Job Description:

PUBLIC AFFAIRS ASSISTANT - PROVISIONAL

Description

DESCRIPTION

The Long Beach Utilities Department has an immediate opening for the position of Public Affairs Assistant -Provisional.This position reports directly to the Public Information Officer and is eligible for a hybrid work schedule of four days in the office at the Long Beach Utilities Administration building, (1800 Wardlow Road, Long Beach, CA 90807) and one day telecommuting.

This is a provisional opportunity. All provisional appointments are temporary and valid until a priority or eligible list becomes available for the classification. Provisional appointments are valid for 150 days unless extended and approved by Civil Service Commission. If you want to be considered for this position permanently, you must apply through the Civil Service examination process. If you are not selected to fill the position on a permanent basis, your provisional appointment will be terminated. For City Employees: if you hold permanent status in another classification, you will be reinstated back to the position you held before the provisional appointment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The Public Affairs Assistant is responsible for administrative, technical, and professional duties pertaining to public affairs. The department’s next Public Affairs Assistant will specialize in social media management and contribute to elevating the Long Beach Utilities brand to become a household name for all topics pertaining to water, sewer, and natural gas services. The position oversees the department's online presence, coordinates and assists with special projects, conducts stakeholder research, represents at community events, and promotes department programs that tailor to diverse communities in the city of Long Beach. The position will also assist with emergency responses, newsworthy events, and media inquiries.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

Candidates MUST meet both A and B requirements:

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university (proof required)*.

AND

Two years of paid, full-time equivalent experience in public affairs/public information.

OPPORTUNITES FOR SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION OR EXPERIENCE

Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

APPLICATION PROCESS
This recruitment will close at 11:59PM PST, on Sunday, March 2, 2025 . T o be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact (562) 570-2141.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-actThe City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-2141.

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Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally.As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

• Medical and Dental Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

• Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

• Deferred Compensation

• Credit Union Membership

• Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Free Employee Parking
• Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

Closing Date/Time: 3/2/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$31.79 - $43.16 Hourly