Salary: $34.47 - $52.55 Hourly
Location : Henderson, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1529SEP25-P-AEL
Department: Communications
Opening Date: 09/02/2025
Closing Date: 9/9/2025 3:00 PM Pacific
Position Overview The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Public Information Coordinator in the Department of Communication. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to one (1) year.
Under general supervision, coordinates and participates in the development and implementation of public information and communication activities for the City of Henderson; and performs related duties as assigned.
Work Schedule and Environment :
Standard shift assignments include four (4) day work weeks (Monday - Thursday 7:30 am - 5:30 pm) that can include rotating, on-call expectations. Incumbent may expect work to be conducted in a traditional office environment based out of Henderson City Hall with occasional travel.
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Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with major course work in public relations, marketing, journalism, communications, or a closely related field
- Three (3) years of full-time experience in public information, marketing, journalism, or communications
- Note: An equivalent combination of related training and experience may be considered
Required Documents/Assessment Information DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION :
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Resume*
3) Portfolio with either a press release, multimedia visual component, or new coverage from an initiative you headed*
*Please attach your documents to the "Attachments" section of your application, click for attachment instructions.
ASSESSMENT DATES: Oral Board Interview with Written Component (Weighted 100%) - Wednesday, September 17, 2025
(Best-Qualified)
Selection Interview - Wednesday, September 24, 2025
(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.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: 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.
The assessment and selection process for this position will take place on the dates listed above. 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.
Selection Process The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best-qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. The City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. It is the responsibility of the candidate requiring accommodation to contact the Human Resources Department (preferably in writing) at the time of application.
Appointment may be subject to the successful and timely completion of a post offer pre-employment background investigation and medical/physical examination, including a drug/alcohol test. Please see the job description to view the physical requirements. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards.
City of Henderson, Nevada Non-Represented: FLSA Non-Exempt Employees
Benefits Summary HEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE - Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
- Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
- Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
- Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
- Medicare - Employee and City each pay 1.45%
RETIREMENT - Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- No Social Security tax on employee's wages
- Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
- Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
PAID TIME OFF (PTO) - Employees may carry over up to 988 hours of PTO each year
- From date of hire, new employee are credited with a minimum of 18 days* of PTO. After their first anniversary, employees will begin accruing PTO monthly as follows:
- Second year through fifth calendar years of service - 17.42 hours per month
- Sixth year through twelfth calendar years of service - 20.59 hours per month
- Thirteenth calendar year of service and beyond - 23.75 hours per month
*Actual number of days and hours of PTO granted may vary by position
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE - Four (4) workdays of leave, with pay, per occurrence
HOLIDAYS - 13 paid holidays per year
- Two (2) floating holidays per year (one in first year if hired on or after July 1st)
- The ability to bank holidays, up to 152 hours, that fall on an employee's regularly scheduled day off
WORK WEEK - Four-day, 9.5-hour workday, 38-hour work week
- Four-day, 10-hour workday, 40-hour work week for Police PERS positions
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS - IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
- IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
- IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
- Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
- Auto and Home Insurance
- 529 College Savings Plan
- Supplemental Term Life Insurance
- Legal Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- Identity and Credit Protection
- PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
- Long Term Care + Life Insurance
NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future administrative policy changes, changes to any applicable legislation, changes to elements of the City's voluntary benefits program, and at the discretion of the City Manager or City Council
Revised 03/24
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For my application to be considered it must be fully complete, accurate and truthful, including:
- The dates listed for each employer have been reviewed and are accurate (end dates are listed for positions I no longer hold).- My current employer is listed on my application.- Multiple positions held at one employer are listed separately (with corresponding dates from/to for each position held).- Any additional required documents or certifications are attached to the application.- All supplemental questions have been answered fully.- I did not list "see resume" or "refer to application" on my application or in the supplemental questions (this will be viewed as an incomplete response).
Not completing the application as directed, unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. I have read and understand the above instructions regarding completing my application.
02
What is your current employment status with the City of Henderson agency?
- Full-Time, non-probationary
- Full-Time probationary, Part-Time, Seasonal, Temporary
- Not a current City of Henderson employee
03
Which best describes your highest level of education?
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree, or higher
- I do not possess any of the above diplomas or degrees.
04
Please list your degree type and area of study. If none, please enter N/A.
05
How many years of full-time professional level experience in public information, marketing, journalism, communications, or a closely related field do you possess?
Your answer will be compared to the work history information on your application to determine if you meet minimum qualifications. 1 year of full-time experience = 1976 hours - I do not possess this experience
- Less than 1 year
- More than 1 year to less than 3 years
- More than 3 years to less than 5 years
- More than 5 years to less than 7 years
- More than 7 years
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Please describe in detail your professional level experience in public information, marketing, journalism, communications, or a closely related field.For each position where you gained this experience please include: 1) Employer Name; 2) Job Title; 3) Dates of Employment; and 4) Primary DutiesIf you do not possess this experience, please enter N/A.
07
If you do not have the required education and/or experience, do you possess an equivalent combination of experience and related training you feel should be considered? If so, please provide a detailed explanation below.
Your equivalent experience will be evaluated against the information provided in your application. If you have the required education and experience, please enter N/A.
08
Desirable: Do you currently possess a valid Nevada or "border state" driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire as defined by NRS 483?
09
Please check the boxes that best describe your Marketing and Communication experience
- Municipal Government
- Public Safety
- Utility Agency
- Nonprofit
- Other - Will explain experience in next question
- I do not have any of the above mentioned experience
10
If you selected any of the options above, please describe in detail your professional level experience.For each position where you gained this experience please include:1) Employer Name2) Job Title3) Dates of Employment; and4) Primary DutiesYour answer will be compared to the information listed in the Work Experience section of your application. Positions that are not listed in your Work Experience or positions that do not provide enough justifiable detail, will not be counted as applicable experience.
11
This position may involve travel to other locations and work outside the standard workweek. If selected to move forward, do you acknowledge and understand that you may be required to travel and work outside the standard workweek?
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A copy of your resume
must be attached to your application in order to be considered. Did you attach this document to this application?
- Yes, I have attached a resume to my application.
- No, I have NOT attached a resume to my application and understand I will not receive further consideration.
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A copy of your Portfolio with either a press release, multimedia visual component, or new coverage from an initiative you headed
must be attached to your application in order to be considered. Did you attach this document to this application?
- Yes, I have attached my Portfolio with either a press release, multimedia visual component, or new coverage from an initiative you headed to my application.
- No, I have NOT attached a resume to my application and understand I will not receive further consideration.
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