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• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or a related field.
• Two years of experience in public affairs, public relations or a related field.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or job-related experience that meets the minimum qualifications may be substituted.

Licensing, Credentials and Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date. The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.
  

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment.

• Communicates with personnel within the assigned functional area, department(s), City employees, the general public, the community, civic organizations and business owners in order to coordinate public education programs, disseminate information, and provide assistance.
• Provides support to the Police Chief and Command Staff in coordinating public meetings, department promotions and award ceremonies and special events, and implementing public information strategies to project a positive image of the Police Department.
• Develops, coordinates and implements citizen and teen academies annually.
• Understands client projects, goals and priorities.
• Identifies the right audiences and reaches them with the right message and the right platforms
• Interacts with citizens engaged with the department via social media and traditional communications.

• Most work is performed in a City office environment with occasional public events at various types of facilities and may have the ability to periodically work remotely.
• Will have to work outside at times with various police units to create social medial content.
• Exposure to dust, noise, inclement weather, temperature extremes, and unpleasant odors.
• Lift and carry materials weighing up to 30 pounds.
• Operate a variety of standard office equipment including a computer, land line and cell phone, calculator, copy and fax machines requiring continuous and repetitive arm, and hand and eye movement.
• Move and operate presentation equipment, video and photo cameras.
• Travel to/from meetings and various locations.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Benefits Highlights:
The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.27% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:
The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The timeframe for reapplication with the Police Department varies based on the position and the needs of the organization.

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an "otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491.

This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change.

QUESTION 1

Please indicate which best describes your education. Note: The degree (to include the major) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.

QUESTION 2

Which best describes your experience in applying for a position with the Scottsdale Police Department?

QUESTION 3

How did you learn about this job opportunity with the Scottsdale Police Department?

QUESTION 4

If you answered Other or any other option with an asterisk, please provide more detail.

QUESTION 5

Do you have a valid driver's license (not expired or suspended/revoked)?

QUESTION 6

Do you have any of the following restrictions on your driver's license? Please note that this does not include vision correction.

QUESTION 7

Please describe in detail your experience with creating digital medial content and working with different social platforms.

QUESTION 8

Please indicate the level of degree you have in Journalism, Communications, Public Relations or a related field.

QUESTION 9

Please indicate how many years of experience you have in public affairs, public relations or a related field.

QUESTION 10

If you have experience in public affairs, public relations or a related field, please summarize your experience. Also, please provide the name of the employer.

QUESTION 11

If hired this position may require you to work flexible hours. Are you able to work evenings and weekends, as needed?

QUESTION 12

Have you been convicted of a felony within the last 5 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

QUESTION 13

Have you been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed forces within the last 10 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

QUESTION 14

Have you illegally produced, cultivated, or transported, marijuana, or a dangerous drug or narcotic for sale within the last 10 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

QUESTION 15

Have you illegally or legally used a dangerous drug or narcotic for any purpose, except as prescribed by a physician, within the past 5 years? (Automatic Disqualifier)

QUESTION 16

I understand that if selected a thorough background investigation will be conducted which can take approximately 2-3 months to complete.

QUESTION 17

Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?

* Required Question