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Regional Government Services Public Affairs Analyst for the Citrus Heights Water District in Citrus Heights, California
$7,332.00 - $9,902.53 monthly.
(Salary range subject to 3.5% Cost-of-living-adjustment 01/2025 pending Board approval)
Are you a self-starter with exceptional communications skills?
Do you have a passion for serving your community in the growing field of drinking water distribution and water quality?
Are you hardworking and accountable?
Do you enjoy working with a great team?
If so, the Citrus Heights Water District (District) is looking for a Public Affairs Analyst!
Regional Government Services (RGS) and its staff are conducting the recruitment on behalf of the District.
The Position
Individuals hired into this role will perform professional, administrative, and technical duties in the development, administration, and implementation of District communications and public engagement, including public information, community outreach, education, marketing, and communications programs.
The Ideal Candidate Will:
Be motivated by the opportunity for professional challenge and growth.
Be a self-starter, flexible, reliable, and detail-oriented with high standards for work products.
Be an effective problem-solver who combines excellent written and oral communication skills.
Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and customers.
Demonstrate commitment, dedication, and accountability in their work, training, and professional development and will follow through on all aspects of their assignments.
Be adept at identifying critical issues and resourceful in crafting feasible options to propose to decision makers.
Have experience writing standard operating procedures, utilizing social media for organizational purposes and campaigns, and grant writing.
Qualifications:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Education:
Equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public relations, communications, journalism, public administration, or a related field.
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Experience:
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in public relations or public affairs, preferably in a utility or similar government setting.
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Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License may be required at the time of appointment. Failure to obtain or maintain such required license(s) may be cause for disciplinary action. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be considered for accommodation on a case-by-case basis.
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Possession and proof of a good driving record free from multiple or serious traffic violations or accidents for at least two (2) years duration is required. The driving record shall not contribute to an increase in the District's automobile insurance rates.
Salary and Benefits
The starting salary and salary range will be commensurate with experience, qualifications, and skills of the successful candidate.
$7,332.00 - $9,902.53 monthly
(Salary range is subject to 3.5% Cost-of-living-adjustment 01/2025 pending Board approval)
A comprehensive benefits package includes:
Flexible 4/40 Work Schedule:The District observes a 4/40 work schedule.
Retirement:The District offers CalPERS with Social Security. Benefit is 2% @ 55 for classic members and 2% @ 62 for new members as defined by PEPRA, subject to the limitations set by PERS. Employee pays the employee portion.
Deferred Compensation Plan:The District offers optional enrollment in a pre-tax payroll-deducted 457 plan (MissionSquare Retirement formerly known as ICMA- RC). The District offers 3% employer match based on annual limits established by the Internal Revenue Service.
Health In urance - Medical:The District provides health insurance plan options for employees and dependents; offers a $400 monthly medical stipend to employees who do not enroll into the District's health plan.
Dental/ Vision Insurance:The District provides dental and vision coverage to employees and dependents through Principal Insurance Group.
Health Reimbursement, Flexi