Public Affairs & Public Disclosure Specialist (11-Month)

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

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.