Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

The Engagement Coordinator supports the Water Boards’ efforts to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California's water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses by supporting engagement and outreach, particularly to environmental justice communities and disadvantaged communities. This position supports a variety of public participation efforts related to the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) Program, which will improve climate change adaptation and resiliency of disadvantaged communities by helping public water systems provide an adequate and affordable supply of safe drinking water, and other Water Boards initiatives such as small water system consolidation, sustainable groundwater management, vapor intrusion, emergency drinking water, site clean-up, and more.

Duties:

• Oversee the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of a comprehensive program website redesign.
• Develop and coordinate outreach materials, strategies, and presentations.
• Facilitate community meetings and coordinate language services for written and oral communication.
• Draft project summaries, reports, and correspondence for various Water Board documents and stakeholders.
• Monitor, track, and analyze key program metrics.
• Improve public participation materials based on staff and stakeholder feedback and maintain a public participation database.
• Lead public engagement efforts, assess language needs, and create accessible outreach materials for diverse communities.
• Coordinate with environmental justice organizations, respond to public inquiries, and represent the Water Boards at events and interagency meetings, and more.

Additional information:
Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

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Special Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

• RPA# 25-230-004in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
• Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility).

Must have Associate Governmental Program Analyst list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.

Here is the link to the exam:  .

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: .

Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

1. Proficiency in website design and web development tools.
2. Bilingual in English and Spanish. Professionally trained bilingual interpreter with Spanish/English interpretation and translation certification preferred.
3. Effective problem-solving skills.
4. Excellent written and public speaking/presenting skills.
5. Strong project management and organizational skills.
6. Ability to manage projects both collaboratively and independently.
7. Capacity to become a strong facilitator and negotiator.
8. Experience working with disadvantaged communities and on environmental justice issues.
9. Understanding of environmental and/or water policy and laws.

Benefits

Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment. and

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, using 12-point Arial font , and normal margins.

Indicate your total years of experience when answering the following statements/questions:

1. Describe your experience editing and managing website content and developing communications materials for diverse audiences.
2. Share an example of a project where you developed and implemented outreach materials or strategies for a program focused on environmental justice or engagement in disadvantaged communities. 
3. Provide an example of a time when you worked with multiple stakeholders, including environmental justice organizations, non-governmental organizations, or community leaders, to address language access needs.

Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered.

Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.

Job Tags

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