<p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;" data-pasted="true"><strong><u>THE POSITION:</u></strong></p><p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;">Under general direction, performs professional and administrative work in the coordination and dissemination of citywide information internally and to the media and general public; creates a variety of outreach materials for projects and programs in support of communications plans and strategies; develops timely and appropriate content; acts as a resource and liaison with the city's technology staff to provide technical assistance to City officials and departments in preparation of internal and external publications and social media; and performs other related work as required. </p><p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;" data-pasted="true">For a full job description, please click the <a href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakersfield/classspecs/newprint/1396014" aria-label="For a full job description, please click the here" data-uw-rm-vglnk="" uw-rm-vague-link-id="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakersfield/classspecs/newprint/1396014$here" data-uw-rm-brl="PR" data-uw-original-href="https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/bakersfield/classspecs/newprint/1396014">here</a><span style="color:inherit;text-decoration:underline;"><span style="text-decoration:none;">.</span></span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:justify;color:inherit;margin:0in;" data-pasted="true">Applications will be accepted <strong data-pasted="true"><u>only from those applicants who properly complete the City application and clearly demonstrate on the application, supplemental questionnaire, and resume</u></strong> that they possess the minimum qualifications which include:</p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:justify;color:inherit;margin:0in;"><br></p><div style="margin:0in;text-align:left;color:inherit;"><ul style="margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-left: 0in;"><li style="margin:0in;text-align:left;color:inherit;">Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in, Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Political Science, or related field; <strong><u>AND</u></strong>  </li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:left;color:inherit;">Two (2) years of professional experience in public relations, communications, public information, and print media; <strong><u>OR</u></strong> </li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:left;color:inherit;">An equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the capabilities to perform the described job duties.  </li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:left;color:inherit;">Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license.  </li><li style="margin:0in;text-align:left;color:inherit;">Must be able to pass a police background check. </li></ul></div><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:left;color:inherit;margin:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:left;color:inherit;margin:0in;"><strong><u>HIGHLY DESIRABLE:</u> </strong>Strong written, verbal, and creative communication skills; deadline driven with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.</p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:left;color:inherit;margin:0in;"><br></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:left;color:inherit;margin:0in;"><strong><u>OTHER MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</u></strong> As listed in the full job description link above.</p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:left;color:inherit;margin:0in;"><br></p><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong><u><span style="color:inherit;">PRELIMINARY BACKGROUND QUESTIONNAIRE (PBQ):</span></u></strong><span style="color:inherit;"> Prior to appointment, applicants must successfully complete a preliminary investigation of their personal history and background to determine suitability for this position with the Bakersfield Police Department.  Qualified candidates will be required to submit a <strong><u>COMPLETED</u> </strong>Preliminary Background Questionnaire by <strong><u>June 16, 2026</u></strong><strong><u> (Tentative)</u></strong>.  Instructions will be provided at a later date</span>.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><strong data-pasted="true"><u>EXAMINATION (Weighted: 100%) June 23, 2026 (Tentative)</u></strong>: An appraisal will be made of the applicant's education, training, experience, and personal qualifications for the position.  A minimum passing score of 70% is required.  **<strong><u>NOTE: Admission to the Examination may be limited to those applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications.  Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed admittance to the Examination.   Employment applications must be properly completed in accordance with instructions on the face of the application form.  All pertinent information needed to determine that the applicant meets the minimum qualifications must be shown on the application, supplemental questionnaire, and resume; otherwise, the application may be rejected.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the COMPLETED application</u></strong><strong>.</strong> </div>