Communication Officers

Public Information Officer

The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Public Information Officer in the Department of Communications. Under general supervision, maintains positive relations between the public and the City, communications with the media, coordinates City events and supports multiple departments in public information activities and outreach, and performs related duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate is a strategic storyteller with exemplary writing skills, capable of adapting to a variety of audiences, platforms and objectives. This individual will develop speeches and presentations for City leadership, executive communications, marketing copy and messaging that aligns with the City's brand.

salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications as well as internal equity. Annual Pay Adjustment Increase or Lump Sum Bonus Contingent upon the City's financial performance and subject to available funding as determined by the City. Paid Leave and Holidays Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy. Comprehensive benefits package for all full-time, regular non-represented employees including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Long Term Disability (LTD) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Policy Retirement Benefits Nevada PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System) Retirement Health Savings (RHS) Account Deferred Compensation - 457(b) and 401(a) Plans Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Auto/Home Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Future Path 529 College Savings Plan Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PLSF) through the Federal Government Tuition and Certification Reimbursement Program, and much more!

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, or closely related field. Five (5) years of professional level experience in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, or a closely related field. An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered. Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check, and a wants/warrants check. Must complete Security Awareness and National Crime Information Center (NCIC)/Nevada Criminal Justice Information System (NCJIS) certification within six months of hire/transfer and be recertified every year. Required Documents/Assessment Information: Documents Required at the Time of Application: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Resume Writing Sample: Provide authentic writing samples that demonstrate your speech writing experience and your public relations expertise, including materials such as executive speeches, thought leadership articles, executive communications, marketing or brand copy, short-form content or similar work samples. Assessment Dates: Oral Board Interview with Written Component (Weighted 100%) - Thursday, June 25, 2026 (Best-Qualified Candidates) Selection Interview - Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (Top-Scoring Candidates) All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. If you are invited to participate in the assessment process, you will be required to self-schedule through the City of Henderson online application system. Please check your email and/or text messages on a regular basis after submitting your application for complete instructions, which include where and when to report. All candidates who wish to be considered for this position will need to be in Henderson, Nevada, and make themselves available to participate in the testing process at any time on any of the dates listed above.