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City of Pittsburgh Engagement Specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Engagement Specialist
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Engagement Specialist
Salary
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Job Type
CS Non-Competitive, Full Time
Job Number
24-ENSP-01
Department
City Planning
Opening Date
06/05/2024
Closing Date
6/27/2024 4:00 PM Eastern
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
01
Description
Benefits
Questions
POSITION SUMMARY
The City of Pittsburgh is seeking an Engagement Specialist to manage and develop public involvement and stakeholder engagement activities for Department of City Planning (DCP) projects. Diverse outreach to underserved populations to achieve inclusive participation in our public engagement efforts is a priority for the Department of City Planning. The Engagement Specialist will develop, manage, and execute the Department’s public engagement initiatives, plans, and strategies, including management of DCP ’ s content on the City’s online engagement platform ( EngagePGH ) and the implementation of DCP’s Public Engagement Guide and Toolkit.
Department : City Planning
Salary : $55,888 per year
Position Type: Announcement
Union : None. This is a non-union position.
Civil Service Classification : Non-Competitive
REQUIREMENTS
General Application Requirements :
You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified. Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.
Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
Applicants must comply with the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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NOTE: The City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions. The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments. Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered) .
NOTE : Candidates being considered for employment will be required to submit official transcripts to verify of their post-secondary education (college/university, trade school, etc.) prior to being hired by the City of Pittsburgh. Transcripts must be submitted at the time of any/each job interview you have with the City of Pittsburgh .
Qualifying Requirements :
Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position. You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.
Qualifying Requirements
WORK EXPERIENCE: The application must clearly show three (3) years of full-time work experience in p ublic engagemen t, or a related field. (Less than full-time experience will be calculated on a pro-rated basis.)
EDUCATION/TRAINING: The application must clearly show a Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Planning, Public Policy, Urban Studies, Public Engagement, Communications, Sociology, Public Affairs/Admin, or Public Relations. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training.)
EQUIVALENCY: Education/training and/or work experience may be substituted on a year for year basis if the application clearly shows the required number of years to meet the Total Qualifying Requirement for this position (based on the sum of work experience and education/training listed above.) The Total Qualifying Requirement is seven (7) years. (See NOTE under the General Application Requirements Section above regarding the verification of education/training.)
CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS
If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.
Written : None required for this position.
Performance : None required for this position.
Medical : None required for this position.
POSITION DUTIES
Serves as the point of contact for the City’s Public Engagement Guide and Toolkit, helping to promote the goals and techniques set forth in the Guide to establish a foundation for its work to be rooted in strong, equitable public engagement.
Works with planning staff to develop Public Engagement Campaigns for plans and projects, setting the approach to engagement for a project; sets expectation with the public for engagement, and hosts; documents and/or records the engagement throughout the course of a project.
Designs and executes engagement strategies as a part of the implementation of a project or public engagement plan.
Assists planning staff with hands-on outreach activities, planning public events, and designing and facilitating public meetings (including, but not limited to, workshops, charrettes, forums, briefings, neighborhood gatherings), and mobilizing new and existing allies for specific planning projects.
Assists in communications with colleagues, community leaders, the public and all stakeholders (internal and external) with development and execution of outreach, public awareness, and education initiatives.
Networks with new or current partners and connects them to DCP’s work and the adopted and completed plans, creates and maintains relationships to assist in the plans implementation.
Trains staff and external partners on effective community and public engagement techniques.
Researches and identifies best practices to create public engagement initiatives, with the goal of engaging underserved populations.
Provides design and content assistance for grants, funding applications, press releases, and other informational materials in coordination with other DCP staff.
Works with other staff to create effective digital and print communication including but not limited to fact sheets, briefings, presentations, data reports.
Assists with researching inquires and collecting relevant information from applicable staff and sharing information with involved parties.
Develops and maintains a Media Library for the department.
Supports the Mayor’s Office of Communications with social media accounts for the Department of City Planning.
Performs other duties of a similar nature as assigned.
Works with team members to utilize traditional and new media devices to effectively communicate key messages to target audiences.
Assists with managing/administering the Registered Community Organization program, including building positive working relationships with community organizations, residents, business community, non-profit organizations, and City departments.
Supports the design of digital content through a wide variety of technologies including animation, text, multimedia, dynamic and/or interactive content.
Utilizes engaging facilitation techniques for virtual and in-person events that spark discussion and input.
Coordinates with the Mayor’s Office of Communications on public messaging and external communications about citywide issues.
Work closely with Mayor’s Office Neighborhood and Constituent Services team on public meetings and engagement and outreach activities.
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Full-time City employees receive a comprehensive benefit package including:
Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
Pension
Voluntary Deferred Compensation Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Personal Days
(Benefits may be modified based on collective bargaining unit terms.)
01
Do you possess three (3) years of full-time work experience in Public Engagement, or a related field?
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No
02
Please describe your experience.
03
Do you possess Bachelor's Degree from a fully accredited institution in Planning, Public Policy, Urban Studies, Public Engagement, Communications, Sociology, Public Affairs/Admin, or Public Relations?
Yes
No
04
Did you remember to attach your complete resume with this application? If you did not, your application may be disqualified.
Yes
No
05
Did you read and understand that you must submit OFFICIAL documentation to the Department of Human Resources & Civil Service to verify any of your post secondary education/training?
Yes
No
06
The City of Pittsburgh welcomes all applicants, including those who would need to relocate to satisfy the Residency Requirement prior to starting this position. Please elaborate on your plans to relocate to Pittsburgh if you do not already live within the City of Pittsburgh municipality. If you already reside within the City of Pittsburgh, please write N/A.
07
Due to the City of Pittsburgh's COVID-19 vaccine mandate, the City of Pittsburgh requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Do you agree to provide proof of vaccination if you are selected to fill this position?
Yes
No
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Agency
City of Pittsburgh
Address
414 Grant Street Room 431 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219
Phone
412-255-2710
Website
http://www.pghjobs.net
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