Public Affairs Manager (OCFO - Assessors Division)

Full Job Description

OFFICE OF CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER

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The Office of the Chief Financial Officer - Assessors Division is accepting applications for a Public Affairs Manager position.

Position Summary

Plans, develops and implements a comprehensive program of public relations, marketing, community involvement, promotional activities and media relations to effect and improve understanding by the public, employees and customers of the objectives, achievements and core competencies of the department.

Requirements

1. Manage directly and through subordinate supervisors, the work of a staff of technical, professional, and professional employees.
2. Develop and administer a public affairs program by providing guidance and assistance to all components of the organization.
3. Direct the preparation and release of newsworthy-information in accordance with established polices, and procedures
4. Advise on the nature and dissemination of effective message regarding departmental polices, and programs.
5. Establish and maintains relations with print and broadcast media and arranges interviews involving departmental employees and media representatives, and prepares employees for such interviews.
6. Develop marketing and communication strategies to publicize the departmental mission, goals, services, functions and community involvement.
7. Develop, and implement strategic business measures including outreach services for Detroit based small business enterprises.
8. Systematically evaluate the effectiveness of the public affairs program, by monitoring the media and conducting client surveys.
9. Supervise the audio visual support activities of the department.
10. Represent the department in contacts with the public, system subscribers, customers, the media, consultants, contractors, vendors, City of Detroit agencies and representatives of state, local and federal government.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public relations, marketing, or communications.
• Seven (7) years’ experience in development and management of public relations, public affairs and marketing.
• One (1) year management experience.

Equivalency

• Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Additional Information

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit: 15 point

LRD: 2/9/2026


Physical Demands

• Work is light.
• An incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the class which involve reading standard English text, conducting formal and informal meetings and providing instructions to subordinates.

Work Environment

• Work may be performed in an office, studio, or field setting and may involve exposure to video display equipment, cameras, lights and ·other electrical equipment.

Candidates considered for placement in this classification may be subject to a Criminal Background Investigation based on the requirements of the position.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to the class. Incumbents may be required to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Specific job duties may vary from position to position.

The City of Detroit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No applicant for employment shall be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other criteria prohibited by City, State, or Federal law.