Conveniently located on the northern edge of the Austin Metro area, Leander is one of the fastest growing communities in Texas. Peaceful and family-friendly with beautiful scenic vistas, Leander is home to over 47,000 residents.
The City of Leander is a home rule city and operates under a council-manager form of government. The FY2017 total budget is over $126 million, with a general fund budget of $30.4 million.
Under the supervision of the City Manager’s Office, the Public Information Officer serves as the media spokesperson for the City and develops the City’s communication plans and implementation strategies for marketing programs, news releases, publications, and information campaigns for a variety of communication media. The PIO attends all the City Council meetings and, occasionally, Planning and Zoning Commission meetings.
A bachelor’s degree and 2 to 5 years of related work experience in marketing/media is required. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered. A master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of progressive experience. Municipal experience is preferred.
For a full description and to apply, visit the employment web link at governmentresource.com
The agency site is www.leandertx.gov
For more information:
Katie Corder, Senior Vice President
Strategic Government Resources
Katie@GovernmentResource.com
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