The Lexington Division of Emergency Management has reopened its search for an EM-PIO.
SALARY
The minimum salary is $49,474.88 annually.
This position is exempt and is not eligible for overtime; however, the city has a compensatory time leave program for employees that grants leave time for hours worked in excess of forty (40) hours.
Pay Grade 518
FILING DEADLINE DATE
The deadline to apply is Monday, June 26, 2023
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The purpose of this classification is to inform and engage the residents of Lexington by creating content using all forms of communications for the Division of Emergency Management.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the job
- Four (4) years of related experience
- Additional years of related education may substitute for years of experience
- Additional years of related experience may substitute for years of education
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Researches and creates emergency messaging and other content for LFUCG¿s communication efforts to include print, radio, television, social media, internal/external websites, special publications and alert and notification platforms
- Creates and edits photographs, graphics and video segments for websites, social media and other internal and external channels
- Reviews drafted materials; edits as required to ensure accuracy and completeness; makes revisions and corrections as needed
- Develop, maintain, update and deploy messaging through all available public channels to increase public awareness of LFUCG programs, events, threats or emergencies
- Attends meetings, news conferences and field sites as a media representative and liaison for assigned LFUCG divisions, departments and outside agencies
- Organizes, coordinates, and/or assists with events
- Attends ongoing training to improve skills, practices, and systems
- Operates and manages audio/visual computer software
- Serves as spokesperson for the Division of Emergency Management, including the preparation of talking points and key messages and preparing other staff members to speak as subject matter experts
- Performs related work as assigned
SPECIAL LICENSE/CERTIFICATION
- FEMA Basic PIO class E/L0105, FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700, 800, 300 and CPR/First Aid/AED certification within the six (6) month probationary period and maintained as a condition of continued employment
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Must be available for on-call duty.
- All positions require drug testing and background check before employment and may require a post-job offer physical as stated in Ordinances 21-14(b), 22-13 and 23-16
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A candidate that would be successful in this position and best suited for the Division of Emergency Management, must be proficient in the following:
- Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, Powerpoint and Publisher.
- Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Indesign, Audition, Premiere Pro, Acrobat and/or other similar photo, video and audio editing software systems.
- Website publishing systems. Proficiency with WordPress is preferred.
- Graphic design for social & print media content
- Still photography
- Video recording
Candidates may be required to demonstrate their proficiency with portfolio examples of completed works. The portfolio may be website(s) based.
HOW TO APPLY
Submit LFUCG electronic application through www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs and attach/upload applicable documents to verify your education, training, certification/license(s), or DD214 (for military preference with appropriate discharge) by filing deadline date.
RESUMES CANNOT BE SUBSTITUTED FOR THE APPLICATION, but may be electronically attached/uploaded to the application.
Please note that the section titled “Application Questionnaire” has to be completed every time a new or revised application is submitted. Even if other information is pre-filled, the Questionnaire does not transfer.
***APPLICANTS WHO FAIL TO COMPLETE THE ELECTRONIC APPLICATION IN ITS ENTIRETY WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FURTHER***
CLOSING STATEMENT
Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government offers an outstanding benefits package. Links to our most popular benefits are provided below:
- Health and wellness benefits: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/health-and-wellness-benefits
- Paid and unpaid time off benefits: https://www.lexingtonky.gov/index.php/paid-and-unpaid-time-benefits
- Direct Deposit is required of all employees.
The LFUCG is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer, and as such is committed to nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay and other aspects of employment.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For further information, call, e-mail, or visit:
Division of Human Resources
200 East Main Street
Lexington, KY 40507
Phone: (859) 258-3030
Web site: www.lexingtonky.gov/jobs
E-mail: jobs@lexingtonky.gov
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