Senior Public Affairs Specialist, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago - Chicago, IL

Class Title - Applications Accepted Online Only Senior Public Affairs Specialist Exam # 15046 Opening Date 2/27/2015 Closing Date 3/13/2015 Qualification Deadline 4/12/2015 Minimum Annual Salary 90541.10 Maximum Annual Salary 133120.00 Duties Under direction, assists in the development and administration of the District's communication strategy and organizational branding efforts.  Minimum Requirements Graduation from a four-year accredited college or university majoring in journalism, communications, public relations or a closely related field and four years of public relations, public information and/or journalism experience. Substitution: Professional experience in journalism, public information or public relations activities may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.  Examination The examination will consist of a training and experience evaluation, weighted 25%, and an oral test, including a written exercise, weighted 75%. The minimum passing score on each test will be 70% unless determined otherwise by the Director of Human Resources. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test to be eligible to compete in each subsequent test and to have their names placed on the eligible list. The training and experience evaluation will assess candidates' experience in areas such as public relations and project management. The oral test will assess candidates' knowledge, skill and abilities in public relations concepts; planning and organizing; critical thinking and problem solving; interpersonal effectiveness and written and oral communication skills. Examination Process All applicants will be advised by email if they have been admitted to the examination process. Applicants who do not receive a response to their application by March 20, 2015 should contact the Employee Selection Office at (312) 751-5100. TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE EVALUATION: Approved applicants will be provided a link to the Training and Experience Evaluation form on the District's website. Applicants must complete and return the form according to the instructions specified on the evaluation form. ORAL TEST: Candidates who pass the training and experience evaluation will be informed by email regarding the date, time and place of the oral test. Appointments Appointments will be made from an eligible list with three categories: A (Exceptionally Well Qualified), B (Well Qualified) and C (Qualified). Candidates in the highest category will be given first consideration for appointment. This examination is also being given on a Promotional basis. In instances where both Original Entrance and Promotional eligible lists result from an examination process, it is the District's practice to appoint only from the Promotional eligible list until all names from that list have been considered. The eligible list has a duration of three years. Appointment is subject to successfully passing a physical examination, a drug test and a criminal history background investigation. Posting Date

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