HomeMy WebLinkAboutCity Council - 6667 RESOLUTION NO. 6667
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
TO AMEND THE CITY CLASSIFICATION PLAN
BY ADDING ANEW CLASSIFICATION ENTITLED
"PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST"
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to amend the City Classification Plan; and
The provisions of Personnel Rule 12-4 have been complied with, according to the official
minutes of the Personnel Commission on file with the Commission secretary, and the City Council
wishes to adopt the amendments recommended by the Personnel Commission therein,
NOW, THEREFORE, the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach does hereby
resolve as follows:
The City Classification Plan is hereby amended by adding the classification reflected herein
below:
New Classification
Public Information Specialist
All other provisions of the Classification Plan shall remain the same.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Huntington Beach at a
regular meeting thereof held on the 2r t day of Februa ji 995.
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
City Clerk C� Aarney
REVIEWED ANM APPROVED_ INITIAT D AND AP OVED:
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CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH
CLASS SPECIFICATION
TITLE: PUBLIC INFORMATION SPECIALIST
DATE: DECEMBER 1994
DUTIES SUMMARY
Responsible for interface between the City and the news media primarily in the field of
public information with emphasis in journalism.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This classification is primarily responsible for press relations, journalistic writing and
photo journalism.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Provide verbal and written information to the media on a variety of topics involving City
policy and procedures. Compose and provide press releases to the media involving
City projects, policies and items of community interest. Act as primary liaison between
the media and the City Council, City Administrator and City departments. Make written
contributions to a variety of Community newsletters. Publish, edit and write for
employee newsletter. Handle verbal and written inquiries on City matters of interest
from the media, citizens, and other public and private groups. Prepare, write and edit
materials for publication. Act as official photographer for City events. Provide support
for video production unit in the areas of script writing, editing and format design.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work
performed by positions in this job classification. Management reserves the right to
make assignments as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge of: Principles and practices related to journalism and journalistic
photography; principles and practices involving media relations involving municipal
government; correct use of journalistic composition, grammar and writing styles; ethical
principles and practices related to the field of journalism.
ABILITY
Ability to: Compose clear, concise and grammatically correct press releases; effectively
interface with a variety of press and electronic media representatives; write, edit and
publish an employee newsletter; contribute clear, concise articles on areas of interest
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on behalf of the City in a variety of community publications; use cameras and video
recording equipment for official City functions and activities.
EDUCATION
Formal education equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in English, Journalism, Literature
or related field, with course work in Journalism and public relations.
EXPERIENCE
Two years in the field of journalism either on behalf of a public or private agency or as a
representative of the media. Experience in the field of photo journalism and formal
photographic knowledge.
LICENSESITRAINING
Valid California Driver License.
PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
See physical task questionnaires. Employee accommodations for physical or mental
disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
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Res. No. 6667
STATE OF CALIFORNIA )
COUNTY OF ORANGE ) ss:
CITY OF HUNTINGTON BEACH )
I, CONNIE BROCKWAY, the duly elected, qualified City Clerk of
the City of Huntington Beach, and ex-officio Clerk of the City Council of said
City, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of
the City of Huntington Beach is seven;that the foregoing resolution was passed
and adopted by the affirmative vote of at least a majority of all the members of said
City Council at a regular meeting thereof held on the 21st of February, 1995 the
following vote:
AYES: Councilmembers:
Harman, Bauer, Sullivan, Leipzig, Dettloff, Green, Garofalo
NOES: Councilmembers:
None
ABSENT: Councilmembers:
None
City Clerk and ex-officio Clerk
of the City Council of the City
of Huntington Beach, California
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