Public Information Representative I/II & Senior Public Information Representative – Environmental Services Department – 2300171
Requisition Number: 2300171
Salary Range: $76,374.48 - $137,919.60 annually
Application Deadline: March 06, 2023
Public Information Representative I/II & Senior Public Information Representative – Environmental Services Department – 2300171
About the Department
San José’s Environmental Services Department (ESD) leads Climate Smart San José and manages garbage/recycling services; watershed protection; drinking water/recycled water; the operation of and improvements to the San José-Santa Clara Regional Wastewater Facility. ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San José. ESD is an award-winning department and is viewed as an innovative environment leader nationally and internationally. Our mission is delivering world-class utility services and programs to improve our health, environment, and economy. ESD has approximately 600 staff and an operating budget of $400 million.
Be part of our vision: A place where people do great work and make a difference. Our department is a great place to start or grow your career and make a positive impact on the community. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that welcomes your talents. We offer an array of meaningful career paths and provide flexibility including a hybrid work schedule. The City also offers excellent health and pension benefits, as well as 15 paid holidays.
Positions & Duties
To learn more about ESD, follow @sjenvironment on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and San José Environmental Services on LinkedIn.
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San José’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.
ESD is currently recruiting to fill two positions: 1) Senior Public Information Representative and 2) Public Information Representative I/II within the department’s Communications Division. This division supports six ESD utilities, sustainability initiatives, and Administrative Services; it is a dynamic and exciting work environment with a supportive team. ESD’s Communications Division plays a critical role in promoting ESD programs and engaging San José’s diverse community to meet ESD goals.
Position Description: Senior Public Information Representative
Senior Public Information Representatives (Sr. PIR) provide high-level public information and public education services that require in-depth knowledge in the field of public communications. Sr. PIRs manage critical public communications programs and projects of significant importance, sensitivity, or complexity for ESD.
The selected candidate for the Senior Public Information Representative position will lead ESD’s public outreach team, including supervising a group of up to four Public Information Representative I/IIs. They will also provide support to the Public Information Manager and is part of the Communication Division’s leadership team.
Position Description: Public Information Representative I/II
Aligning with ESD’s mission, Public Information Representative I/IIs help develop and implement a range of communications strategies for projects and initiatives focused on enhancing the quality of life and the environment for San José residents and businesses.
The selected candidate for the Public Information Representative I/II (PIR I/II) position will have the exciting opportunity to make a difference in the San Jose community as a member of ESD’s communications team. They will collaborate with ESD’s public outreach team and program staff to develop and implement outreach plans. The plans may consist of developing trilingual (English, Spanish, Vietnamese) messages for social media, digital ads, and commercials on television, radio, and digital formats. There may also be occasional tabling and presentation opportunities to engage our community.
Salary Information
The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. The below salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. The annual salary range for the positions are presently as follows:
Public Information Representative I: $76,374.48 – $92,951.04
Public Information Representative II: $84,280.56 – $102,451.44
Senior Public Information Representative: $113,218.56 – $137,919.60
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in journalism, communications, advertising, marketing, public relations, public administration, or closely related field.
2. Experience:
- Public Information Representative I – None.
- Public Information Representative II – Two (2) years of progressively responsible professional public information, marketing, or public relations experience.
- Senior Public Information Representative – Four (4) years of increasingly responsible public information, marketing, or public relations experience.
3. Licenses or Certificates: Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license.
4. Acceptable Substitutions:
- Public Information Representative I – Additional years of professional experience in public relations, public information, or other related experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis up to two years.
- Public Information Representative II – None.
- Senior Public Information Representative – None.
Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.
Per the City’s COVID19 Mandatory Vaccination Policy, the City requires all employees starting on or after February 11, 2022, to provide proof of vaccination as a condition of employment absent a documented medical and/or religious exemption. Proof of vaccination means that employees are required to be “up-to-date” with regards to the COVID-19 vaccine. Consistent with the Santa Clara County Public Health Order issued on December 28, 2021, "up-to-date" means that an employee is not only "fully vaccinated," but has also obtained any booster doses of a COVID-19 vaccination for which they are eligible, within 15 days of first becoming eligible.
If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Phil Dunbar at Phillip.Dunbar@sanjoseca.gov.
Additional Information
-Link to Benefits page: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/human-resources/benefits
-Link to Department Website: https://www.sanjoseca.gov/your-government/departments-offices/environmental-services
Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system. To apply, applicants must complete an application via the City of San Jose’s website at www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers.
The application deadline is 11:59 PM on Monday, March 06, 2023. Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application. Please contact Human Resources at (408) 535-1285, or Human.Resources@sanjoseca.gov if you have any questions.
How to Apply
The requisition # for this job posting is 2300171. To view the full job announcement and apply for this position, please go to: www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers
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