Public Engagement Coordinator; Management Assistant II; Street Transportation Department

About This Position

Phoenix is the 5th largest city in the nation and the heart of Arizona's government, commerce, and culture. It's a vibrant, forward-thinking community known for innovation in high technology, advanced manufacturing, bioscience research, and business services. With world-class sports, rich cultural attractions, unique restaurants, top tier museums, diverse neighborhoods, and endless outdoor activities, Phoenix offers an exceptional quality of life.

The Street Transportation Department plans for the safe and efficient movement of 1.7 million residents and goods, supporting citywide infrastructure projects that improve the quality of life in Phoenix. The Street Transportation Department is currently seeking a Public Engagement Coordinator, a key role that helps shape how communities stay informed and connected to the projects that impact their neighborhoods.

The position is responsible for public engagement and notification for various Capital Improvement Projects, studies, and other projects that the department manages. This includes working closely with project managers, department leadership, residents, organizations and stakeholders. In addition, the Public Engagement Coordinator will work with external community engagement consultants who are retained to perform tasks related to outreach, open houses (in-person or online), data analysis, and recommendations.

This also includes managing and staffing community events and outreach opportunities with stakeholders and elected officials.

The duties and responsibilities of the position include and are not limited to:

• Manage project meetings.
• Develop, edit and coordinate production of collateral materials.
• Manage the department's public meetings/public engagement calendar.
• Manage contracts for public engagement qualified vendor list.
• Build and update project webpages.
• Manage public engagement training based on the department's communication plan and notification procedures.

The work location is on the 5th floor at Phoenix City Hall building located at 200 W. Washington Street in Phoenix. The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m. The role also requires leading public meetings and community engagement activities, which may occur during evening hours or on weekends.

Ability To

• Work in a fast-paced environment while leading the community outreach messaging and engagement for a number of projects.
• Prioritize work commitments.
• Act professional and respectful when working under pressure.
• Be a self-starter and independent worker who thrives in making decisions.
• Work collaboratively with staff and consultants in a manner that promotes community trust in the project outreach and construction notification process.
• Demonstrate well-developed competencies in effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Display strong written communication and public speaking skills.
• Effectively manage multiple projects.
• Maintain positive orientation to working in the public sector.

Pay Range: $72,675.20 to $118,352 annually.

Hiring Range: $72,675.20 to $107,348 annually.

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.
• Promotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade increase.
• Demotions occur when the last two digits of the pay grade decrease.
• Lateral transfers occur when there is no change to the last two digits of the pay grade.
• When there is a change in the first digit of the pay grade, there may also be a change to your classification or unit.

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions,  for more details:
  Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
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