Bring yourmarketing experience to Permit Sonoma as their new Fire PreventionMarketing Specialist – Time-Limited
Starting salary up to $36.54/hour ($76,263/year), a cash allowance of $600/month, and a competitive total compensation package!*
When you joinPermit Sonoma’schallenging and rewarding work environment you become a valuable team member and gain the satisfaction of knowing you’re working together to better your community. You can also look forward to excellent benefits* including:
Permit Sonoma is responsible for managing and implementing several FEMA hazard mitigation grant programs. While the department anticipates receiving additional grant funding for new programs, their current programs includethe:
The Fire Prevention Marketing Specialistwill be responsible forresearching, creating, and preparing outreach and educational materials and presentations. ServingastheFire Prevention Divisions’ marketing expert, this position will also:
In order to effectivelymarketPermit Sonoma’snew and existing hazard mitigation programs, the ideal candidate will have experience researching and developing marketing content throughmeetings with officials, staff, outside experts, and theinterpretation of staff reports, planning documents, and other technical files. They will also have experience:
Permit Sonomais recruitingto fill atime-limited,Fire PreventionMarketing Specialistposition that is currently grant fundedthrough May 12, 2023. The Civil Service title for this position is Marketing Specialist. This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list.
*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can found in the Service Employees International Union Local 1021 Memorandum Of Understanding (SEIU MOU) and our Employee Benefits directory.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and/or experience that would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed.
Education and Experience: Normally, a Baccalaureate degree with emphasis in public administration, communications, journalism, public information, education, marketing or closely related field AND two years of full-time experience in marketing, public relations, or event management activities.
License: Possession of a valid driver’s license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of: the principles, techniques and methods of promotions, marketing, advertising, media relationships, events planning, and coordination; procedures and practices relative to booking and scheduling events of both a community and commercial nature; principles of graphic design and production; techniques and methods of researching and preparing news releases, marketing plans, reports, and informational materials; fundamentals of public speaking; software applications used for desk-top publishing, data collections and word processing; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; use of automated equipment, cameras and other related media preparation equipment; basic statistics and their application in analysis; modern office methods and procedures.
Ability to: plan, develop, organize, and implement mass communications; coordinate and staff trade shows booths at promotional events; coordinate public events; communicate orally and in writing in a clear, concise and effective manner; write and edit materials for publication; compile concise reports, letters, newsletters and other written materials; speak effectively and persuasively before diverse groups; work cooperatively with public community groups, members of the media and departmental staff; work with software applications used in event booking and website design; and use electronic information equipment and specific systems utilized by the department.
Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying
Please visit Getting-a-Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
Responses to supplemental questionswill be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses which state “See Resume” or “See Application” may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.
The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:
An Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will be conducted to evaluate each applicant’s application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:
Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application & Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination.Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.
Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer are contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications are accepted on-line at: www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.
The County of Sonoma prioritizes and is committed to continuously providing a workplace where equal employment opportunity is afforded to all people.Please view the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity Policy for further information.
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