Examination Weight:
Interview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100%
The examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of professional and personal qualifications by interview. In the interview, emphasis may be placed on the candidate’s experience, training, and professional development as they have provided the knowledge of: consumer behavior, consumer research, marketing principles and strategies, and sound business judgment sufficient to effectively market and promote the airport; methods used in developing comprehensive and strategic marketing and/or communications plans in aviation, transportation or a similarly complex agency; supervisory principles and practices including directing, assigning, motivating, training, counseling, disciplining, commending, and evaluating subordinates’ work; pertinent City and Personnel Department rules, policies and procedures including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO); the ability to: review and evaluate marketing and promotional activities; use various social media outlets, such as Facebook, Youtube, Instagram, X, and Snapchat, as a promotional tool; plan, direct, evaluate, and supervise the work of others engaged in promotion and marketing work, including the development and implementation of specific marketing plans and related activities; evaluate work in terms of objectives achieved sufficient to monitor the performance of staff engaged in researching and developing marketing strategies and plans; direct the work and oversee the contracts of multiple vendors, consultants and/or contractors; exercise sound leadership, administrative and technical judgment, originality and initiative in recommending new or revised methods, procedures, programs, and solutions to difficult or sensitive problems; create and prepare comprehensive strategic marketing reports; prepare and make presentations related to duties, including strategic marketing, advertising, data analytics, and branding to executive leadership; communicate orally, on a one-to-one or group basis, sufficient to motivate or influence individuals at a variety of levels; interact tactfully and effectively with individuals such as airport guests, government agencies, and representatives from other organizations sufficient to communicate goals and objectives; and other necessary skills, knowledge and abilities.
Candidates will be notified by e-mail of the date, time, and location of the interviews, which may be held in Los Angeles or on-line. It is anticipated that interviews will begin during the period of JULY 15, 2024 to JULY 26, 2024.
NOTES:
- As a covered entity under the Fair Employment and Housing Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of disability and upon request, will provide reasonable accommodations to ensure equal access to its programs, services, and activities. To request a disability accommodation, please complete the Disability Accommodation Form within 14 calendar days of the submittal of the City application. The Disability Accommodation Form can be obtained at http://per.lacity.org/exams/verify_disability.pdf.
- Applications are accepted subject to review to ensure that minimum qualifications are met. Candidates may be disqualified at any time if it is determined that they do not possess the minimum qualifications stated in this bulletin.
- Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period as provided by Section 1011 of the Los Angeles City Charter.
- A final average score of 70% is required to be placed on the eligible list.
- In conjunction with Civil Services Rules, applicants who are current eligible City employees or are on a reserve list will be considered Promotional candidates while all other applicants will be considered Open candidates.
- Promotional candidates will accrue seniority credits at the rate of 0.10 of a point for each year of service in those City classes which provide qualifying experience for this position. A maximum of one point will be added to the score of the candidates.
- The promotional list will ordinarily be used ahead of the open competitive list. However, if open candidates receive a higher score, without military credits, than the highest available promotional candidate, after adding seniority credit, the Civil Service Commission, upon request of the appointing authority, may approve certification of such open candidates ahead of the promotional candidates.
- If in accordance with the Rule of Three Whole Scores, all applicants are eligible for appointment consideration, the examination will consist entirely of an evaluation of the candidates’ City employment applications by Personnel Department staff to ensure that the minimum qualifications have been met.
- In accordance with Civil Service Rule 4.24, review periods may be combined. Candidates in the examination process may file protests as provided in Sec. 4.20, 4.22 and 4.23 as applicable and within the required time frame; however, the Personnel Department may respond to and resolve protests prior to the establishment of the eligible list.
- For candidates seeking initial City employment, in accordance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 187134, information regarding COVID-19 vaccination requirements as conditions of employment may be found at: https://clkrep.lacity.org/onlinedocs/2021/21-0921_ord_187134_8-24-21.pdf.
Notice:
If you receive and accept an offer of employment to a regular position with the City of Los Angeles, your employee benefit coverage (including health and dental coverage as well as life insurance) will commence approximately six weeks after your original regular appointment. Not all positions in the City receive benefit coverage; you should inquire regarding the availability of employee benefits prior to accepting a position. All City employees are required to be Disaster Service Workers.
THIS EXAMINATION IS TO BE GIVEN BOTH ON AN
INTERDEPARTMENTAL PROMOTIONAL AND OPEN COMPETITIVE BASIS
The City of Los Angeles does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, creed, color, ancestry, medical condition (cancer), or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome.
AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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