(S)

Sedentary

(L)

Light

(M)

Medium

(H)

Heavy

(V)

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally; 10 lbs. frequently; or negligible amounts constantly; OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally; 10-25 lbs. frequently; or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally; 50-100 lbs. frequently; or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

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Code

 Essential Functions

1

S

Manages employee and budget tasks by developing goals and objectives, monitoring performance, scheduling and assigning tasks, developing and monitoring budget activities, and overseeing the procurement process and related contracts.

2

S

Manages communications activities by coordinating activities with departments, developing story ideas, maintaining publications calendars, developing goals and objectives, writing materials, editing publications, and evaluating processes.

3

S

Coordinates efforts with the media by responding to questions and inquiries, acting as city spokesperson for interviews, developing response strategies, developing release materials, and working with city staff.

4

S

Acts as internal consultant to departments by producing materials for publication, meeting with departments, and managing employee innovation programs.

5

S

Manages Public Information and Peoria Channel 11 Divisions and coordinates activities of divisions to ensure that they are aligned with departmental and City priorities.

-Description of Minimum Job Requirements-

Formal Education

Work requires broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field.  Knowledge is normally acquired through four years of college resulting in a Bachelor's degree or equivalent.

Experience

Over three years up to and including five years experience.

Supervision

Work requires managing and monitoring work performance of a division including evaluating program/work objectives and effectiveness, establishing broad organizational goals and realigning work and staffing assignments for the department.

Human Collaboration Skills

Recommendations regarding policy development and implementation are made and/or recommended.  Evaluates customer satisfaction, develops cooperative associations, and utilizes resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

Freedom to Act

The employee normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills

Skilled: Work requires a comprehensive, practical knowledge of a technical field with use of analytical judgment and decision-making abilities appropriate to the work environment of the organization.

Budget Responsibility

Position has moderate fiscal responsibility.  Makes recommendations toward fiscal decisions within the department. May be responsible for the billing, collection and/or accounting of funds.   May be responsible for the handling and balancing of cash.

Reading

Advanced - Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and/or legal documents.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Math

Intermediate - Ability to deal with system of real numbers; practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement. Ordinarily, such education is obtained in high school up to college. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Writing

Advanced - Ability to write editorials, journals, speeches, manuals, or critiques.  Ordinarily, such education is obtained in at the college level or above. However, it may be obtained from experience and self-study.

Certification &
Other Requirements

Valid driver's license

-Physical strength for this position is indicated below with “X”-

Sedentary

X

Light

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Exerting up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly OR requires walking or standing to a significant degree.

Exerting 20-50 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10 lbs. constantly.

Exerting 50-100 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.

Exerting over 100 lbs. occasionally, 50-100 lbs. frequently, or up to 20-50 lbs. constantly.

C

Continuously

2/3 or more of the time.

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time.

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time.

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week.

N

Never

Never occurs.

-Physical Demand-

-Frequency-

-Brief Description-

Standing

O

Making presentations, communicating with co-workers

Sitting

C

Desk work, meetings, driving

Walking

R

To other departments/offices

Lifting

R

Supplies

Carrying

R

Supplies, equipment

Pushing/Pulling

N

Reaching

R

For supplies, for files

Handling

O

Paperwork

Fine Dexterity

C

Computer keyboard, telephone keypad

Kneeling

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crouching

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Crawling

N

Bending

R

Filing in lower drawers, retrieving items from lower shelves/ground

Twisting

R

From computer to telephone, getting inside vehicle

Climbing

R

Stairs

Balancing

N

Vision

C

Reading, computer screen, driving

Hearing

F

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Talking

F

Communicating via telephone/radio, to co-workers/public

Foot Controls

R

Driving

Other
(specified if applicable)

F

Frequently

From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time

O

Occasionally

Up to 1/3 of the time

R

Rarely

Less than 1 hour per week

N

Never

Never occurs

-Description of Non-Physical Demands-

-Frequency-

Time Pressure

O

Emergency Situation

R

Frequent Change of Tasks

F

Irregular Work Schedule/Overtime

O

Performing Multiple Tasks Simultaneously

O

Working Closely with Others as Part of a Team

F

Tedious or Exacting Work

O

Noisy/Distracting Environment

R

Other (see 2 below)

N

Office Environment

X

     Vehicle

Warehouse

     Outdoors

Shop

     Other (see 3 below)

Recreation/Neighborhood Center