Job Description:
The Regional Public Affairs Program Manager serves as a liaison between California Water Service (Cal Water) and community stakeholders in order to build and maintain effective, professional relationships with these constituencies. This position will have responsibility for the districts in a geographic region (Southern California).ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Public Affairs, Political Science, Communications, Public Relations, or related field; an advanced degree is preferred.
Five years of experience developing and executing strategies to engage community stakeholders, as well as building effective, professional relationships those stakeholders.
Five or more years of experience monitoring and analyzing municipal and county agendas, legislative proposals, and codes.
Willing and able to travel within California extensively (50% to 75% of the time), including overnight stays (25% to 50% of the time).
Valid California Driver License.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Experience independently managing projects and completing them on time and on budget.
Experience coordinating special events is desirable.
Experience utilizing various social media platforms, such as Facebook, as part of a larger communications strategy is desirable.
Experience interacting with print, radio, and television media outlets is desirable.
Experience working in or with local, county, state, or federal government, especially on similar issues, is desirable.
Excellent professional-level verbal and written communication skills with the ability to represent Cal Water in a professional manner at all times.
Experience managing professional services contracts with public affairs or public relations firms is desirable.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, negotiate, and network.
Salary Range: $72,100 - $130,400
Deadline to submit resume is Tuesday, July 9, 2024
The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity. California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Serviceand Washington Water Servicedo not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class. The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.