The Public Works Department is seeking a skilled and dynamic Communications Specialist to help promote and highlight the essential projects that keep our county running—roads, water systems, infrastructure improvements, and more.

The ideal candidate:

• Demonstrates strong ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with the County PIO
• Committed to promoting transparent and accessible government communication
• Skilled at fostering and maintaining public trust
• Proactively monitors and responds to public feedback
• Excels at enhancing both internal and external communication
• Experienced in supporting public relations and media outreach efforts

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The minimum and preferred requirements listed below. While the following requirements outline the minimum qualifications, Human Resources reserves the right to select applicants for further consideration who demonstrate the best qualifications match for the job. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee further participation in selection procedures.

Education and Experience:
MINIMUM: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in business or public administration, journalism, marketing, public relations, political science, or related field and some recent analytical experience in public communications, public relations, marketing or program management. Relevant public communications, public relations, and social media platform marketing experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

PREFERRED: In addition to the minimum requirements, possession of an advance degree in a related field and additional progressively responsible experience as defined above in a public agency.

Licenses and Certification:

• The ability to obtain a valid California Class C driver's license within ten (10) days of employment; maintain throughout employment.
• Possess or ability to obtain Public Information Specialist Certification through Cal OES/CSTI within one year of appointment; maintain throughout employment.

Special Requirements:

• Must successfully complete an extensive and thorough background investigation, which may include Live Scan fingerprinting prior to hire.
• DMV printout prior to hire.
• Will be required to perform disaster service activities pursuant to Government Code 3100-3109.