Three career positions have been submitted to NIOA for sharing. Please read all information on each post carefully to ensure you are aware of the requirements and deadlines. NIOA maintains no responsibility for the accuracy of these posts or misinformation that may result.
Assistant City Manager
Lacey, WA
This position is shared because the Assistant City Manager also oversees public affairs and communications staff and duties in the organization. Please download the document below for full details.
The City of Lacey, Washington is seeking a dynamic, motivated professional to serve as the next Assistant City Manager. This is an exciting executive leadership opportunity to work in a dynamic and effective organization. Reporting directly to the City Manager and serving as a peer to the City’s six (6) other department heads, the Assistant City Manager (ACM) provides key support and assistance to the City Manager and may serve as the Acting City Manager during absences of the City Manager. A key member of the City’s Executive Team, the ACM is responsible for supervising and managing assigned staff within the City Clerk’s Office, Public Affairs, and the City Manager’s Intern program as well as acting as the liaison for Animal Services.
Situated on the southern tip of Puget Sound in the shadow of magnificent Mt. Rainier, the City of Lacey lies in the center of a natural paradise and is currently home to approximately 50,170 residents. Clean air, clean water, outstanding schools, a low crime rate, a healthy economy, and close proximity to major metropolitan areas make this community one of the most desirable places in the country to live and conduct business. In fact, Lacey was included on Money’s 2019 list of the 100 Best Places to Live in the US.
Lacey operates under a council-manager form of government. The City Council has seven members including the mayor. Council members and the mayor are non-partisan elected officials. The City Manager reports to the Council.
Police Public Information Officer
Madison, WI
The Police Public Information Officer plays a crucial role in daily external and internal communications of the Madison Police Department (MPD) by accurately and effectively conveying information in a proactive manner. As MPD strives to maintain a cooperative climate in which the news media may obtain information on matters of public concern, and in a manner that does not hamper police operations or investigations, this position coordinates all media relations.
The Public Information Officer will foster positive relationships with the media, alders and other elected officials, community partners, departmental members and the general public. The Public Information Officer works to release information, without partiality, through MPD website postings, social media platforms, news conferences and other avenues. This position requires an attention to customer service, an understanding of police policies, procedures and investigations, and requires sound judgment and discretion in identifying, recommending, implementing, and evaluating the release of information to the community and the media.
The Public Information Officer is often the primary person interviewed for more significant/serious incidents or investigations, and is usually the first point of contact on a daily basis for media inquiries. This position works closely with all members of the department, but most specifically the Chief of Police and other members of the command staff, and helps to develop and maintain communication strategies that maintain transparency and help build and foster community trust.
Communications and Engagement Coordinator
Montgomery, Ohio (Cincinnati)
The City of Montgomery is seeking a responsible and dedicated professional for the position of Communications and Engagement Coordinator. Responsibilities include communications, public relations, community engagement and marketing activities.
Examples of these responsibilities include managing social media, media and public relations support, coordinating Montgomery Citizens Leadership Academy activities, and new resident outreach. The successful candidate must possess initiative; solid written and oral communications skills; and the ability to work well with the public and all levels of internal staff. The successful candidate must also possess extensive knowledge of the principles and practices of communications, knowledge of public relations and media relations practices, and strong team skills.
Experience in communications for a local government or public entity is preferred. Extensive knowledge of social media communications management is required, along with a bachelor’s degree in Communications or related field, or equivalent experience. The successful candidate must pass a background check and drug screen.
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