Community Engagement Specialist II

Community Engagement Specialist II

Salary

$27.33 - $36.45 Hourly

Location

Lincoln, NE

Job Type

Full time/probationary or status

Job Number

202600537

Department

Transportation & Utilities Department

Division

Transportation & Utilities Revolving

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/11/2026 11:59 PM Central

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Community Engagement Specialist II

The City of Lincoln Transportation and Utilities (LTU) Department Community Engagement Specialist II is a key member of the LTU Communications and Public Affairs division. This position assists in enhancing public engagement for LTU Transportation and City of Lincoln. This important role offers a variety of opportunities to showcase a person's ability to plan and coordinate public engagement events in a fast-paced environment, connect with and engage the community through face-to-face meetings, presentations, email, phone calls, mailings, and develop educational and marketing materials that will assist in educating the Lincoln community of important municipal infrastructure projects across the city.

Under the direction of the Public Information Officer (PIO) and general supervision of the Project Delivery Manager, the individual will be responsible for collaborating with project engineers, communication specialists, website designer, design and construction project managers, engineers, and outside consultants to develop strategic public engagement plans, and design, write, and edit documents and materials like open house poster boards, postcards, fact sheets, flyers, letters, PowerPoints, and more for various types of projects such as street improvements, watermain replacements, and sidewalk improvement projects.

Nature of Work

A day in the life of this position may include:

• Collaborating with key project members to create community engagement plans
• Collaborating with LTU Communications and Public Affairs team to ensure sharing of information and additional communication needs are met
• Connecting with businesses and residents affected by future or current construction in person, by phone, text, or email
• Creating content to mail to neighborhoods
• Planning, creating, and hosting public community engagement events
• Ensuring accessibility and language access needs meet community engagement guidance and language access plan requirements on all public material and at public events
• Submitting regular website updates and project messaging consistent with AP Style writing to engage, inform, and assist the public during design and construction phases of projects.
• Taking print-worthy photos and videos, preparing PowerPoint presentations, and presenting information at public events.
• Contribute to other Communications-related obligations like write talking points, media responses, responses to members of the public, news releases, marketing initiatives, education, promotions, social media, brochures related to Transportation-related projects.

Desirable Knowledge, Abilities & Skills/Desirable Training & Experience

• Knowledge and experience with IAP2 public engagement principles and strategies.
• Knowledge of tools, including graphic design, Canva, AP Style writing and editing.
• Ability to apply consistent style, tone and standards to written and graphic communications.
• General knowledge of Transportation-related topics
• Experience with website and social media platforms and content.
• Strong public relations skills.
• Can work in a fast-paced environment and meet quick deadlines
• Proficient project management skills to successfully prioritize and deliver multiple projects.
• Ability to read Excel sheets
• Experience in networking and relationship-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate information in a positive manner.
• Possession of a valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor-vehicle to travel to and from off-site locations to support/attend business meetings, training and related events.
• Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends, and to be on call as needed for emergency response.

Other Job Functions

• Visits sites and businesses across the city for the purposes of meeting with internal and external partners, planning and participating in community events and meetings, engaging with community members and marketing programs and services.
• Occasionally works evenings and weekends and is on call as needed for emergency response and snow operations.
• Participates in strategic planning with the Lincoln Transportation and Utilities Communications and Public Affairs division and City Communications division.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The City of Lincoln offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, group life, Employee Assistance Program, and employer matched retirement plan. The City also offers excellent paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday time off. Hybrid remote work options are available after completion of six months of work, at the discretion of department directors and direct supervisor.

Lincoln is a growing city of 300,000 residents and has enjoyed a steady annual population growth rate for the past 30 years. The City has earned top national rankings for its quality of life and thriving economy. Recent ratings include the fifth safest capital city, the seventh best city for renters, the 10th best city for young professionals, the number one city in America for retirement, and the number one safest city for pedestrians in the nation. Lincoln is home to the state's capital and a variety of universities. Residents enjoy an award-winning trail network, excellent educational system, low crime rate, high-tech infrastructure, and great climate for job seekers and entrepreneurs. Lincoln consistently earns top national rankings and has been named the "Happiest City in America". More information on the Transportation and Utilities Department can be found here: https://www.lincoln.ne.gov/City/Departments/LTU

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in broadcasting, journalism, communications, marketing, business or public administration emphasizing public relations, public affairs and public information work or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.

• Possession of a valid driver's license is preferred

We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:

• Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
• We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
• All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
• 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
• Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
• $70,000 of Life Insurance
• $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement
• 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
• Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.
• Optional benefits include:
• Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Allstate Voluntary Plans
• Supplemental Term Life
• Deferred Compensation Plans

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APPLICATION COMPLETION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT To successfully complete your application, please make sure you read each statement below and check ALL boxes prior to submission.

• 1. This application is hand scored.
• 2. ALL questions must be fully answered to receive full credit.
• 3. "See Resume", or answers such as "See ___" are not acceptable responses and will not receive full credit.
• 4. Copied/Pasted answers will not receive full credit.
• 5. ALL employers and education referred to in answers must be listed in the Work History and Education sections of the application for verification and to receive full credit.
• 6. I understand I am responsible for the accuracy and completeness of my application.
• 7. I Acknowledge that I have read and understand each of the above statements.

02

Indicate if you have college-level coursework in the following:

• Journalism
• Communications
• Marketing
• Business Administration
• Public Administration
• Related Field (specify below)
• None

03

If checking "Related Field", please specify the field.

04

Indicate if you have a degree in one of the areas listed in question 2.

• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• None

05

Indicate if you have work experience in the following: (check all that apply)

• Public Engagement
• Broadcasting
• Journalism
• Communications
• Marketing
• Advertising
• Design/digital media creation
• Public relations
• Public affairs
• Business/Public Administration
• Public Information
• Related work experience (specify below)
• None

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If checking "Related work experience", please specify the work experience.

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Indicate if you have work experience with the following duties: (check all that apply)

• Writing news releases or other published content
• Shooting and editing video
• Creating and designing graphics and photo images
• Creating public engagement plans
• Interviewing individuals to develop content
• Other (specify below)
• None

08

If checking "Other", please specify.

09

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience.

10

If yes, please describe your work duties.

11

Indicate if you have experience with the following software: (check all that apply)

• Adobe Acrobat
• Canva
• Premiere Pro Editing System
• Photoshop
• InDesign
• Illustrator
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• After Effects
• Other (specify below)
• None

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If other, please specify

13

Do you have a working familiarity with Lincoln Transportation and Utilities, other public works government programs, or essential services like transportation, water, wastewater, solid waste, and transit?

• No
• Yes

14

If yes, please list the employer(s) from your application where you acquired this experience.

15

If yes, please describe your work duties.

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I understand that if I am selected for an interview, I will be asked to prepare a 5-8 minute, sit down presentation of significant work, events or projects that I played a key role in delivering.

• I understand

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Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County

Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302

Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508

Phone (402) 441-7597

Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm