Planning & Development Specialist II

City of Seattle; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Seattle is hiring a Temporary Public Affairs Specialist to support 911 Center and Diversified Response divisions for 11 months. The role focuses on processing public disclosure requests with privacy redaction and compliance with laws and regulations.

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of public disclosure laws and experience with community outreach and public education campaigns, and will assist with social media efforts and other public-facing work.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation or related city planning work.
• Equivalent combination of education/experience will be evaluated.
• CJIS background investigation required.

Responsibilities

• Process public disclosure requests (PDRs) with privacy redaction.
• Respond to public inquiries and assist with education/community outreach initiatives.
• Assist Public Affairs with social media and communications campaigns.
• Support department with other public-facing work.
• Ensure adherence to public disclosure laws and privacy regulations.

Skills

Public planning experience

Government relations

Community outreach

Written and oral communications

Public disclosure requests

Time management

Organization

Project management

Attention to detail

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in planning or related field

Job description

Are you ready for work that is both challenging and meaningful? Bring your enthusiasm for serving the community and join us in transforming the delivery of public safety services!

CARE is hiring a Temporary non benefits eligible short term, Public Affairs Specialist to support the department’s 911 Center and Diversified Response divisions for 11-months. This position’s primary responsibility will be to process public disclosure requests (PDRs) with a focus on privacy redaction, best practices, industry standards, legal requirements/regulations, and prioritization of requests.

This role will also assist the Public Affairs team by responding to requests from the public, participating in education and community outreach initiatives, helping develop social media and communications campaigns, and assisting the department with other public facing work.

The successful applicant will have strong knowledge of public disclosure laws and experience with community outreach/public education campaigns.

Minimum Qualifications:

Requires two years of experience in planning and research related to land use, urban economics, human services, environmental issues, conservation; or other work directly related to City planning and development work; and a baccalaureate degree in planning, urban design, environmental studies, public administration, or related field (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class).

OR: an equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position’s duties will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability to the minimum education and experience requirements.

Must pass a Criminal Justice Information Systems (CJIS) background investigation.

The Ideal Candidate Should Possess:

Two (2) years working in public safety, government, or public administration handling or overseeing PDRs, legislative affairs/government relations, community outreach/public education, or a relevant field.

• Exceptional written and oral communications skills.
• Experience in handling public disclosure requests.
• Exceptional time-management skills.
• Self-motivation with strong organization and project management skills
• Meticulous attention to detail, working well under pressure, and meeting deadlines.
• Knowledge or familiarity working in public safety - from various systems and responders to relevant privacy concerns.
• Collaborative and reliable team mentality.
• Proven ability to navigate complex relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Additional Information

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Work is performed in a busy 24/7 call center environment and public safety field response.
• Walking, standing, and/or sitting for long periods of time
• Primary work is performed indoors in an office environment
• Requires working outside normal business hours to attend community meetings or forums.

Compensation and Benefits:

The full salary range for this position is $49.25 - $57.31 an hour.

Race and Social Justice Initiative:

The City of Seattle recognizes every City employee must play a role in ending institutional and structural racism. Our culture is the result of our behavior, our personal commitments, and the ways that we courageously share our perspectives and encourage others to do the same. To cultivate an antiracist culture, we seek employees who will engage in the Race and Social Justice Initiative by working to dismantle racist policies and procedures, unlearn the way things have always been done, and provide equitable processes and services.

Application Submission Guidelines

All applicants are required to apply on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via the Government Jobs site. The required documents listed in the above "Application Process" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted.

Background Check Requirements

Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattle's Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information. Employment is contingent upon the verification of credentials and successful outcome of the background investigation.

Who may apply:

This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, medical condition, or pregnancy. CARE encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.