Open until filled
Under general direction, supervises, plans, organizes, and performs a wide variety of media relations, public information, legislative activities and intergovernmental affairs, and water education assignments on behalf of the District; plans, assigns, supervises and evaluates the work and performance of assigned staff; serves as lead liaison between the District and other public agencies, local elected officials, ratepayer, community and industry groups, and the media; responsible for developing, planning, and implementing stakeholder outreach programs, and implementation of education programs on a variety of water related topics; manages community relations, campaign launches, and grassroot activities; provides responsible advice and counsel to the Director of Public and Governmental Affairs, and other District staff on media and community relations and legislative issues; supervises and may serve as events coordinator for special District events; and performs related duties, as assigned.
Typical responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Required Skills
Ability to: Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner; use tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned people and customers, both internal and external; plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff; effectively provide staff leadership and work direction; assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards; implement comprehensive public information programs aligned with District priorities; prepares and/or coordinates a variety of reports, correspondence, articles and graphic materials, education programs; consults with District staff to research and write technical information and reports for official District publications; writes and reviews press releases for media and articles for professional newsletters on topics related to District programs, facilities, and issues; conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports; ensure consistent messaging on communication materials; deliver presentations to community organizations and the general public; establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems; understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed; effectively represent the department and the District in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals; independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines; follow and apply written and oral work instructions; effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax; establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Required Experience
Any combination of experience and education that provides the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying, along with the specific licenses/certifications as outlined below:
Requires a valid California Class C driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
Ability to: Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner; use tact, discretion and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive situations and concerned people and customers, both internal and external; plan, organize, and coordinate the work of assigned staff; effectively provide staff leadership and work direction; assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards; implement comprehensive public information programs aligned with District priorities; prepares and/or coordinates a variety of reports, correspondence, articles and graphic materials, education programs; consults with District staff to research and write technical information and reports for official District publications; writes and reviews press releases for media and articles for professional newsletters on topics related to District programs, facilities, and issues; conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports; ensure consistent messaging on communication materials; deliver presentations to community organizations and the general public; establish and maintain a variety of filing, record keeping, and tracking systems; understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed; effectively represent the department and the District in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals; independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments; use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines; follow and apply written and oral work instructions; effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax; establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.