Website & Social Media Specialist / Senior Website & Social Media Specialist

Salary: $62,758.00 - $82,601.00 Annually
Location : MISSOURI CITY, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1102024
Department: COMMUNICATIONS
Opening Date: 01/10/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Definition
The City is seeking a Website and Social Media Specialist and a Senior Website and Social Media Specialist that will be responsible for promoting and maintaining the City's branding, website, and Social Media sites through best practices in public relations and media. Upon recruitment screening criteria, the selected candidates will be offered the position that best suits the needs of the City depending on their qualifications and experience.
Examples of Work
Website & Social Media Specialist

• Maintains a consistent and innovative design theme throughout the City website; ensures website content is accurate, relevant and updated regularly; assess and improve ease of use/accessibility of the website;
• Writes professional news releases, articles and other documents for Departments, uses best practice to prepare and release certain information to the media;
• Ensures all City Social Media content and marketing campaigns, including those maintained by other departments complies with City objectives and approved protocols/standards; monitors Social Media engagement and facilitates conversations between the audience and City departments;
• Reviews and recommends citywide policies pertaining to Social Media, marketing, and the website to maintain continuity and to set the standard for all departments to adhere to;
• Assists with increasing the City's brand equity and awareness; analyzes current and projected Social Media trends, while identifying, reporting and training strategies based on global Social Media trends;
• Develops a plan of action to facilitate information flow throughout the organization so pertinent information is dispersed in a timely manner; receives and post up-to-date information from the Emergency Operations Center and other applicable sources as necessary

Senior Website & Social Media Specialist

• Performs duties of the Website & Social Media Specialist listed;
• Oversees content development, information distribution and functionality associated with City's Website & mobile app; ensures all City programs and services are featured;
• Analyzes and troubleshoots the flow of information on the website; plans for traffic growth and general website expansion and presents costs implications for the City;
• Administers communication specialty software such as Dreamweaver, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop Design, etc.;
• Maintains a "back-up" system for the City's website as part of the City's disaster recovery plan; integrates and updates the website as new technology emerges, to include existing and updated data through the website structure, organization, and content;
• Performs periodic market research analysis to identify opportunities for the City; collaborates with other departments and/or community partners to develop unique marketing strategies and partnerships;
• Trains Departments on processes, procedures and principles of developing and maintaining the City's website;

Education, Experience, or Certification
Website & Social Media Specialist: Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of relevant professional experience required. Valid driver's license required.
Senior Website & Social Media Specialist: Bachelor's degree in communication, public relations, or a closely related field, from an accredited college or university and six (6) years of relevant professional experience required. Valid driver's license required.
Supplemental Information
The Department of Human Resources & Organizational Development may consider an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
2024 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work and play. For many individuals, working for the City provides a dual reward. First, it is their way of giving back to their community; secondly, it is a noble way of making a difference in the lives of everyone who turns to City government for its services. With more than 300 full-time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient and responsive service. Furthermore, the City considers its employees its most valuable resource. Therefore, we offer what is arguably one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages offered anywhere in the state of Texas.
BENEFITS
MEDICAL (TWO PLANS)
1. UNITEDHEALTHCARE - HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (H.S.A) High Deductible Medical Health Plan

• Provider: United Healthcare
• Single coverage deductible - $2,000 annually
• Family coverage deductible - $4,000 annually
• Single coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $4,000 annually
• Family coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $8,000 annually
• Employee pays dependent premium

Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Provider: H.S.A. BANK
• Use for qualified medical, dental, vision and pharmaceutical expenses;
• Max Contribution for employee only $3,850 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
• City contributes to employee only $1,250
• Max Contribution for employee/family $7,750 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
• City contributes to employee/family $2,250
• Age 55+ Catch Up Provision max $1,000 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
• Unused balance rolls over to new year Account belongs to employee

Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
2. PPO

• Provider: United Healthcare
• Deductible - Single - $1,000 / Family - $2,000 annually;
• Out-of-Pocket Maximum = $3,000 individual - $6,000 family (Year);
• Prescription Drug Co-pays: $10 Generic / $40 Preferred /$80 Non-Preferred

TWO DENTAL PLANS
1. DHMO

• Provider: United Healthcare
• No deductible; No Annual Maximum
• Member co-pay depends on procedure
• Employee pays dependent coverage

Contact the City's HR/OD Department for benefits summary, rates and additional details...
2. PDP (Dental PPO)

• Provider: United Healthcare
• $1,500 per person annual maximum
• $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum

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VISION

• Provider: United Healthcare
• No deductible

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LIFE INSURANCE

• Provider: Ochs Securian Financial
• $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
• $10,000 Group Term Life (Spouse), not to exceed 100% of the employee benefit amount (Paid by the City)
• Supplemental Life Insurance available up to $500,000

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FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT

• Provider: Flores
• Pre-taxed Medical Spending Account
• Pre-taxed Dependent Care Account

Contact the City's HR/OD Department for current contribution limits and additional information...
SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE POLICIES
Provider: Aflac

• Accident
• Cancer
• Heart/Stroke
• Intensive Care
• Short-Term Disability
• Life Insurance

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS)

• Statewide retirement system
• 7 % employee contribution
• City Contributes 2 to 1

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OPTIONAL DEFERRED COMPENSATION

• MissionSquare
• ROTH - 457 B (MissionSquare)

Contact the City's HR/OD Department for maximum contribution rates for this year or additional information...
OTHER BENEFITS
HOLIDAYS = 11 paid holidays per calendar year
New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one additional floating holiday for regular, full time employees.
VACATION
0-5 years of service 14 days
6 years of service 15 days
7 years of service 16 days
8 years of service 17 days
9 years of service 18 days
10-15 years of service 19 days
16 years & over of service 20 days
*For those persons working a twenty-four hour shift, which includes sleeping time, each twenty-four hour shift shall be considered to be made up of two twelve hour days.
SICK LEAVE

• 6 days per calendar year
• Unlimited accrual

EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT
With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Provider: Alliance Work Partners

• Confidential counseling for all types of personal or professional challenges;
• 8 free visits per family member, per problem area, per calendar year;

Contact the City's HR/OD Department for additional information
WELLNESS PROGRAM

• Free or reduced health screenings;
• Annual health fairs;
• Educational brown bag lunches;
• Free membership to Tennis & Recreation Center (employee only)

FUN BENEFITS

• Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon;
• Employee Christmas Holiday Party;
• City Sponsored Weight Watchers meeting at work;
• Public Service Recognition Week (daily events...)
• Years of Service & Recognition Awards;

01
How many years of applicable experience do you have?

• <2
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 6+

02
What is the highest level of education you have achieved?

• GED or High School Diploma
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Mater's Degree
• None

Required Question