Full-Time Communications Specialist in Turlock

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Job Title: Communications Specialist I-II

Company: Turlock Irrigation District (TID)

Job Description

Provide accurate, effective and timely communication, both written and visual, to employees and the public regarding the District and its actions; maintain District's social media presence; perform as alternate District spokesperson to media organizations and news publications; respond to questions from the public; organize and participate in various District events and activities.

Responsibilities


  • Plan, organize and develop written and visual content for a variety of internal and external District communication formats.
  • Perform or coordinate the graphic design of various internal and external publications, such as employee newsletters, annual reports, pamphlets, brochures, surveys and booklets.
  • Maintain the District's presence on current and future social media channels, and develop plans and initiatives to improve upon that presence.
  • Assist in maintaining District web content and website organization.
  • Assist in maintaining and improving upon District media monitoring platforms; locate, copy, and distribute news articles that pertain to District and its activities.
  • Communicate with media and members of the public concerning the District and the issues it faces, and when necessary, perform as an alternate media contact and spokesperson for the District.
  • Represent the District at various utility industry, business, community and educational functions. 
  • Assist in planning, organizing and participating in various internal and external public events such as tours, fair booths and displays.
  • Comply with and enforce all District rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. 

Skills and Abilities

  • Interpersonal and Communication:  Must have the ability to: communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with a broad spectrum of employees and outside contacts in the media, community and utility industry; develop and maintain business relationships with internal and external personnel; and demonstrate teamwork and cooperation. Must have a broad knowledge of the District and the issues currently the public utility industry. Must maintain confidentiality. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers and management.
  • Technical and Analytical:  Must have knowledge of: graphic design computer software used in the production of publications and printed material. Must have ability to write and edit articles for publication, and have a sense of design for advertisements, publication, displays and posters, as well as creatively design and develop a broad range of communication materials for internal and external audiences. Proficiency in the use of a camera and other multimedia forms of communication.
  • Administration and Operations:  Must have ability to: work independently and operate with minimal supervision; prioritize a widely fluctuating workload; and work well under pressure and meet continuous deadlines with a high degree of accuracy. Must have excellent organizational and planning skills.

A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities through education and experience would be:

Communications Specialist I
  • Education: Usually exhibited by a person with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in communications, journalism, public relations, English or related field.
  • Experience: Usually exhibited by a person with two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of communications, other related experience may be substituted.

Communications Specialist II

  • Education: Usually exhibited by a person with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in communications, journalism, public relations, English or related field.
  • Experience: Usually exhibited by a person with four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of communications, other related experience may be substituted. 

Application Information

  • Application Period: Thursday, January 9, 2020 until January 22, 2020 at 4:30 p.m. 
  • A written exercise will be administered at the oral interview.
  • This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification. Drug testing in accordance with the FHWA regulations may also be required. (Details may be obtained from the Human Resources Department upon request.) 

To apply (or for more information): 


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