PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE III - EXCLUDED

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

PUBLIC RELATIONS REPRESENTATIVE III - EXCLUDED

DEPARTMENT OF BUDGET MANAGEMENT

Number of Positions: 1

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $69,684

(New hires are paid the starting rate. Current employees' pay rate is determined by their job title and years of service.)

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 6/30/26.

Under general supervision, participates in and oversees the development of communication and public information materials to promote departmental programs and services; and performs related duties as required

Positions assigned to this classification are excluded from bargaining union representation based on confidential authority requirements within the labor relations act.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

* Participates in and oversees the preparation of news articles and press releases to inform the public of upcoming events

* Coordinates response to FOIA requests.

* Prepare materials for updating the website and oversee the updates of all OBM websites and webpages.

* Prepares all materials for posting on social media.

* Supports community engagement activities of the office.

* Prepares and oversees content creation, including graphics for inclusion into departmental newsletters, brochures, pamphlets, and websites

* Coordinates and attends meetings and conferences to inform community groups and business organizations of upcoming events

* Accesses confidential and sensitive data and communication materials

* Designs and coordinates the production of promotional materials including banners and posters

* Oversee and provides technical assistance to staff engaged in preparing and disseminating departmental publications

* Prepares narrative reports and maintains records (e.g., calendars, photo files, contracts, emails) of public information and event-related activities

* Coordinates and schedules requests for staff members to speak before community groups or news media to explain departmental programs and services

* Utilize blogs and social media platforms to communicate department programs, events, and services, or outreach initiatives

* Responds to freedom of information requests and inquiries from the public and media regarding department programs and services

* Supervises the work of staff responsible for mass mailings

Additional duties may be required for this position

Location: 121 N. La Salle Street, RM 604

Days: Monday - Friday

Hours: 9:00am - 5:00pm

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Seven (7) years of work experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information, OR

Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus five (5) years of work experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus three (3) years of experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information, OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree or higher in Journalism, Communications, English or a directly related field, plus two (2) of experience in the preparation and dissemination of public information

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:

https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. The Department of Human Resources staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference for applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

The City of Chicago in an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.

City of Chicago

Brandon Johnson, Mayor