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Public Information Officer

Under general supervision of the City Manager, serves as liaison for the City to the public on a variety of topics; administers community information programs and public outreach for Proposition 218 and other municipal hearings. Outreach platform duties include : research, write and edit press releases, social media management, design, and photo editing; website maintenance; designs, updates and publishes City Newsletter to residents and Employee Newsletter; single point of contact for the Press Enterprise, Record Gazette and for all interviews and requests for information; reviews City-wide outbound communication including legislative action letters; manages the programs and information broadcasted on the City's cable television channel; performs administrative and analytical projects and other related duties as assigned. The incumbent is an "at-will" classification serving at the pleasure of the City Manager.

About the City of Banning The City of Banning is located in the San Gorgonio Pass area of Southern California. The community of over 30,000 people is diverse with income levels slightly lower than other areas of Riverside County. However, growth and development are occurring rapidly, which will create new jobs, increase the population and raise income levels. Our employees are the most important asset in preserving our proud history, creating a prosperous tomorrow, and in responding to the community's needs. The City provides competitive salaries, outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities.

City Vision The City of Banning promotes and supports a high quality of life that ensures a safe and friendly environment, fosters new opportunities and provides responsible, fair treatment to all and is the pride of its citizens.

Core Values

• Customer Service Excellence : We excel in what we do by staying responsive, flexible, patient, effective, and professional.
• Integrity : We are ethical, accountable and compliant with our responsibility to the public and community.
• Teamwork : We work together and maintain great communication and respect and foster a fun and enjoyable atmosphere to take pleasure in what we do.
• Yes Minded : We recognize diversity and maintain a positive attitude to do all we can to serve the community in the safest and most responsible manner.

Performance Expectations

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Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications : Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Preferred Qualifications : Three to five years of work experience in municipal government with major work in communications, public relations, community outreach and public information.

Supplemental Information

Working Environment : Indoor office environment with moderate noise level and subject to constant interruptions. May be required to work outside the traditional work schedule. May be subject to call out and / or call-back.

Physical Demands : This position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, and turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping, repetitive hand movement, and fine coordination in preparing documents and reports and data using a computer keyboard. Additionally, the position requires near vision in reading correspondence, statistical data and using a computer, and acute hearing is required when providing phone service and communicating in person. May be required to lift and / or carry heavy, bulky supplies, materials, equipment and / or items weighing up to 40 pounds. It is critical that the individual in this position meet established customer service objectives and