The purpose of this position is to serve as the City’s official spokesperson for the City’s external communications, under the direction of the City Manager or designee. Employees in this classification are responsible for supporting the City’s strategic goals by creating, reviewing, and managing external communications, responding to media requests, and coordinating emergency communications by partnering with the City’s Emergency Response Departments (i.e., Police Department, Fire Department, and Public Works Department). All coordination of communications, with the exception of those related to emergencies, shall be conducted through this position. Position is responsible for executing effective programs to inform and educate the public and news media ab