The City of Greeley (pop 96,000) is located 50 miles north of Denver with a great view of the front range of the Rocky Mountains. The City employs approximately 850 full/part-time employees and over 500 hourly and seasonal employees. These employees provide services through the operations of 12 departments.
JOB SUMMARY: The Water & Sewer is seeking a Public and Government Relations Manager who has a history of working with multiple municipalities and federal regulatory agencies on large infrastructure development projects. The position will require an individual with the experience and demonstrated ability to implement communication and public and government relation strategies that increase awareness of project activities and purpose, enhance the City’s image among key stakeholders, and maximize media opportunities in a regional arena for several large water and sewer projects, including the Halligan-Seaman Water Management Project, the Bellvue Transmission Line Project and related permitting and conservation projects associated with the City’s master plan. Specific responsibilities include:
- Public outreach and community communication: Assist in the development and manage the implementation of the citizen and NGO communication and public participation strategies. Develop strategies and communication with individuals who are potentially affected by these projects and activities ("Potentially Affected Interests"), implement citizen participation techniques, and effectively communicate technical information. This responsibility will focus on water related infrastructure development projects and positive Greeley community awareness.
- Being a government relations representative that will develop strategies to engage, communicate, build good will, and establish credibility with elected and non-elected government officials. Enhance communication and cooperation and develop recommendations on issues related to municipal, local, state and federal entities , quasi-government entities, businesses, and sub-districts relations. Must represent the department and serve as a source for committees, government bodies, customer groups, and stakeholder groups.
- Being a media relations representative that will develop strategy and tactics and maintain effective working relations within relevant media outlets. Will prepare and distribute news releases, maintain current media lists, and serve as media spokesperson as necessary. In addition, provide support for staff to develop material for industry conferences to promote Greeley’s initiatives.
- Supervision of one employee.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:
- Bachelors Degree in Marketing, Journalism, or related field desired;
- 5-7 years proven experience in marketing or public relations including writing, editing, financial management, and management of marketing issues.
- Qualified candidates with related experience in water or the utility industry will be given primary consideration. Specifically experience working with municipalities and federal regulatory agencies on large infrastructure development programs desired.
- Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- PC desktop publishing skills including Word, Excel, and graphic design and photo editing software.
- Supervisory experience desired.
HOW TO APPLY:
To download an application, please go to:
http://www.greeleygov.com/HR/Documents/_ApplicationE-Form.pdf
APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT!
Human Resources Department
City of Greeley
Phone: 970-350-9710
Please visit our website: http://www.greeleygov.com
It is the policy of the City of Greeley to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals including those with disabilities. The City of Greeley will provide whatever accommodation it deems reasonable to enable such qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the job. Positions with the City of Greeley may require a criminal background investigation and credit history, otherwise known as an “investigative consumer report”. If you are being considered for a position with the City, this may be part of a conditional job offer and must be satisfactorily completed prior to hire. The City of Greeley adheres to federal requirements pertaining to the Family and Medical Leave Act. A summary of the Employee Rights and Responsibilities under the FMLA is available upon request. EOE/ADA The City of Greeley, has established the goal of a 100% drug- and alcohol-free workplace. Applicants will be required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and will be subject to further drug and alcohol testing throughout their employment in compliance with federal DOT rules.
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