DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS (Special Administrative Assistant II) - Range 22 / EXE Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moa/jobs/newprint/4787701) Apply  DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY RELATIONS (Special Administrative Assistant II) - Range 22 / EXE Salary $61,980.98 - $145,621.06 Annually Location 716 West 4th Avenue Anchorage, AK Job Type Regular Job Number 2025-00029 Department Anchorage Police Department Division Community Relations Unit Opening Date 02/03/2025 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Information Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee. This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage. DEPARTMENT: Anchorage Police Department HOURS OF WORK: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm LOCATION: 716 W 4th Avenue Example of Duties Responsible for collaborating with community relations and public affairs for the Anchorage Police Department including messages, analyses, relationship-building and strategic public and community relations support for APD programs and operations. May support the media needs of other public safety departments, as needed. Works with the Chief of Police, Administration, to create the department's "brand" and project it into the public's consciousness. Collaborates with all levels of department, city employees and related community partners on a day-to-day execution of police and public media relations activities. Requires considerable independent discretion in decision making. Perform other required duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, and nine (9) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support. OR Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline, and seven (7) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support. OR Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting or a similar discipline, and five (5) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support. OR Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline, and three (3) years of experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support. Must possess and or obtain: Valid State of Alaska driver's license with satisfactory driving record. Satisfactory drug screening at time of hire. Satisfactory Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) background check within 6 months of hire. Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within thirty(30) days of hire. Must posses the ability to: Effectively able to operate a personal computer and have working knowledge of MS Office software to include MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Outlook, as well as community relations databases. Preference: Communications relations/Journalism/Marketing/public relations experience. At least four years of experience in community relations or related field. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Outstanding interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive or controversial subjects with tact, kindness, and professionalism. Additional Important Information Successful applicants will participate in an interview with the Chief of Police. The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify. E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment. If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory APD conducted background check. If selected for hire, appointment in this position requires Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) security clearance and access, and also FBI National Crime Information Center (NCIC) security clearance and access within thirty (30) days of hire. If the individual selected for this position fails to obtain these clearances and accesses within thirty (30) days of hire, he/she will be terminated. If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history. The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Documents/DrivingConvictionsGuidelines.pdf) (Download PDF reader) As a condition of employment, the person selected will be required to successfully complete a drug screening prior to beginning work and will be subject to future periodic drug and alcohol tests on a random basis without advance notice. All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment. Military Service Interview Preference Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration. The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion. Application Process Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627. For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Employee Relations Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time. The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA. For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571. The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include: Health / Medical Benefits: + Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio + Life Insurance + Dependent Life Insurance + Short Term Disability + Long Term Disability + Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care + Health Savings Accounts Retirement: + State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program + 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans Employer Paid Benefits: + Employee Assistance Program + Paid Leave Plan + 13 Paid Holidays For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx 01 In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application). Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position. If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration. Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? + Yes + No 02 Are you a current Municipal employee? + Yes + No 03 Which best describes your level of completed education? + None / Less than high school + High school diploma / GED / Equivalent + Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline + Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Accounting or a similar discipline + Master’s degree or higher in Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting or a similar discipline 04 Which best describes your experience conducting research, investigations, litigation, report writing, program management, and/or program support? + None - less than 3 years + 3 years - less than 5 years + 5 years - less than 7 years + 7 years - less than 9 years + 9 years or more 05 Describe the experience that relates to this position in detail, that you referenced for the above question, and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position. 06 Do you possess a valid State of Alaska driver's license or can obtain one by the time of hire? + Yes + No 07 This position requires Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) and Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) clearances. Do you understand and accept the requirements of this position? + Yes + No 08 Do you possess the ability to effectively able to operate a personal computer and have working knowledge of MS Office software to include MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel and MS Outlook, as well as community relations databases. ? + Yes + No Required Question Employer Municipality of Anchorage Address 632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501 Phone (907) 343-4442 Website http://www.muni.org/jol Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email