The Safety Communications Coordinator develops and delivers public messaging and communications about traffic safety. The position works in direct collaboration with Safe Routes to School, Vision Zero and other program teams that engage people across the city. The Safety Communications Coordinator will deliver messaging campaigns, and ongoing and regular program communications. The successful candidate is a member of the Safety Section within the Active Transportation and Safety (ATS) Division.
About the team:
The Active Transportation and Safety Division (ATS) is located within PBOT’s Policy, Planning and Projects Group. The Division works to increase the number of people safely walking, bicycling, and taking transit; people-based programming is central to this goal. We are committed to eliminating traffic fatalities and serious injuries and believe safety work is grounded in prevention and building a safe system for all people. All ATS programs are grounded in racial equity and seek to advance PBOT’s work to become an inclusive, anti-racist organization.
What you'll get to do:
- Develop content for varied forms of communication to the public and internal stakeholders, including e-newsletters, social media, and technical reports
- Respond to public inquiries about safety programs, projects, and issues for the Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School programs
- Collaborate across the Safety Section to create annual traffic safety communications summaries, including work on infrastructure projects, direct education, outreach, and broad media campaigns
- Plan and manage a year-long safety communications schedule and calendar
- Lead development of annual reporting on key traffic safety program and projects
- Develop digital and print materials including regular e-newsletters for Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School programs
- Create and distribute school or family-focused messaging for planning and construction projects across the city
- Coordinate with PBOT Communications team on news blogs, press releases and other public facing media content
- Develop print materials and program specific collateral for outreach and education safety programs
- Develop and maintain ongoing safety messaging calendar for the Safety Section and in collaboration with PBOT Communications
- Complete copy editing and review on programmatic reports and other documents
- Develop annual program reports for Vision Zero and Safe Routes to School
- Manage implementation details for an annual safety media campaign in the public realm
- Provide design and production support for program documents and presentations
- Answer and route program phone and email messages from the public for the Safety Section
An Ideal Candidate will have:
- Advanced graphics or media communications experience
- Experience with copy editing and report production
- Knowledge of transportation/traffic safety policy and principles
- Experience of knowledge of basic video production
Who you are:
- Excellent Communicator: You are a strong communicator to both technical and non-technical individuals, you are clear and succinct in written and verbal communications, and you have experience developing written materials and graphics to share information and illustrate concepts
- Authentic: Effective in a professional, diverse, multi-cultural environment. You treat customers, co-workers and employees with respect and are accountable
- Dedicated: Have a passion for public service and hold a high level of pride in making sure that projects, tasks, and emergencies are effectively and efficiently completed
- Organized: Able to work on a multitude of tasks and understand/respond to various situations in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment
- Compassionate: Able to recognize and sympathize with the sensitive nature of traffic safety work and traffic deaths and adjust content or schedules when necessary
- Self-starter: Possess self-initiative, values collaboration, enjoys problem solving, and is not afraid to ask for help
To Qualify
Applicants must provide details in their supplemental question responses and resume that demonstrate how their education, training and/or experience, meets each of the following minimum qualifications:
- Experience using effective communication techniques to explain program policies and regulations to a variety of individuals and groups
- Experience and strong expertise creating written content and graphics for newsletters, social media, and other media
- Experience researching and resolving program inquires and complaints, compiling information and materials, and responding to requests for information
- Experience applying effective conflict resolution techniques and the ability to remain calm and professional when answering questions
- Experience designing print and digital materials
- Experience managing multiple timelines and project schedules simultaneously
Applicant must also possess:
Familiarity with Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator, InDesign)
Why work at the City of Portland?
The City of Portland workforce serves a population of over 650,000. We are culture- and solutions-driven, viewing every challenge as an opportunity to learn, improve, and share our expertise. We are committed to removing systemic barriers to resources, access, and opportunity. The City is a believer in ALL people and continues to actively recruit and retain diverse top talent every day. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, basic life, short- and long-term disability coverage to eligible employees and their families. If you are open-minded, motivated, community-focused, and self-aware, please apply yourself at the City of Portland today.
The City of Portland also participates in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). For more information on the City of Portland's benefits please click here.
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement
As of October 18, 2021, all City employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. This is required for all positions at the City of Portland. Proof of being fully vaccinated is required by date of hire. You may request an exception, for health or religious reasons, from getting the COVID-19 vaccine at the time a position is offered.
Work Location
Currently, many positions with the City of Portland are being performed remotely due to COVID-19. In the future, current positions classified as “full-time remote” could: 1) remain full-time remote, 2) become a remote/onsite mix, or 3) revert to full-time at a city work location.
- The Recruitment Process
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An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and answers to supplemental questions, weighted 100%. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection.
Recruitment Timeline
Job Posting closes: Monday June 13, 2022
Applications Reviewed: Week of June 13, 2022
Eligible List / Notices Generated: Week of June 20, 2022
1st Round of Interviews: Late June/ Early July
Job Offer: July
*Timeline is approximate and subject to change
Applicants must submit a professional resume and responses to the supplemental questions online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions:- Your résumé and responses to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
- Your responses to the supplemental questions should include details describing your education, training and/or experience, and where obtained which clearly reflects your qualifications for each of the numbered items in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement.
- Your resume should support the details described in your responses to the supplemental questions.
- If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, as identified below, please describe in your responses to the supplemental questions and resume any transferrable skills obtained during your military service and how they relate to each of the required minimum qualifications under the "To Qualify" section above.
- Salary Range/Equity Pay Analysis: Please note per the Oregon State Pay Equity Law your salary is determined based on the experience and education listed in your resume/application. It is strongly encouraged to include any transferable experience (paid or unpaid regardless of how recent) to ensure your offer is reflective of all directly related and equivalent experience
- Additional Information
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Work Status: Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.