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Contra Costa County, CA

Board of Supervisors - Specialist II (District Representative)

Contra Costa County, CA, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199


Salary :

$99,135.60 - $120,499.92 Annually

Location :

Contra Costa County, CA

Job Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number:

J994-2024A

Department:

Board of Supervisors

Opening Date:

10/30/2024

Closing Date:

11/13/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit:

B8

The Position

**Recruitment Deadline Extended**

Bargaining Unit: Management - Mgmt Classes, Classified & Exempt

The Board of Supervisors have authorized the future salary increase of 5% on July 1, 2025.

District Representative, Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors, District 3

Why join the Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors Department?You will have the opportunity to work with a recognized leader in Bay Area regional government, whose priorities include:Protecting the Delta and water resourcesPromoting public safety with improved fire protection and law enforcement coverageAddressing the homelessness and housing affordability crisisImproving mental health responseBringing more services to East CountyBuilding our local economySupervisor Diane Burgis was elected to office in 2016 and re-elected to her second term in 2020. She proudly serves the 222,000 Contra Costa County's 3rd Supervisorial District residents, covering Antioch, Bethel Island, Brentwood, Byron, Discovery Bay, Knightsen and Oakley in East Contra Costa County.

Working for Contra Costa County allows you to serve and improve the lives of the local community. The county provides essential services such as public safety, healthcare, social services, library services, animal services, and infrastructure development. Working for the county can be a rewarding experience as it allows individuals to positively impact their community and contribute to the betterment of society. Additionally, Contra Costa County offers competitive salaries, good benefits, and career growth and development opportunities.

We are looking for someone who:

Communicates effectively verbally and in writingManages competing demands and prioritiesIs self-motivated, collaborative, adaptable, and responsiveCan work with constituents with diverse backgrounds and viewsIs a problem solver committed to public service and helping othersDisplays professional integrity, transparency, accountability, and ethicsValues diversity and equityWhat you will typically be responsible for:

Respond to constituent inquiries and issues in areas assignedSchedule and conduct meetings with concerned constituents and active community members in assigned areas or as directedAttend events and meetings on behalf of the County Supervisor that may require periodic night and weekend attendanceReview meeting agendas for assigned City Council and other special districts before the meetings and attend their meetings on a semi-regular basis and as needed and comment on items as authorizedEstablish and maintain communication with locally elected officials and/or their staff to ensure smooth functioning between officesDevelop and maintain current contact information for elected officials, community leaders, and organizations in your assigned areasIdentify and communicate with Deputy Chief of Staff about upcoming community and organization meetings and opportunities for Supervisor and/or staff to both attend and speakIdentify issues of interest to the Supervisor and work with Deputy Chiefs of Staff to determine level of monitoring or advocacy needed on each issueReview local publications and web-based communications to assist in identifying issues and events and distribute to the Chief of Staff and Supervisor as warrantedPrepare draft talking points in conjunction with the Deputy Chief of Staff for approval for the Supervisor or staff to deliver at community meetingsOrganize and plan events as directed to include but not limited to annual events, community town halls, etc.Any other duties deemed necessary by the Supervisor and/or Chief of StaffHere are a few reasons you might love this job:

You will work in a professional, positive environment that encourages new ideas, creativity, and innovationYou will be able to work in the community and the officeYou will work with a collaborative and highly skilled team that is committed to their communityYou will receive competitive pay and benefitsA few challenges you might face in this job:

You will work in a fast-paced environment with changing deadlinesCasework frequently involves handling delicate matters and addressing complaintsYou will need to balance competing prioritiesNavigating government systems may involve a learning curveYou will need to exercise high levels of discretion and confidentiality with potentially sensitive informationThis position is exempt from the merit system and will not result in an eligible list. To read the complete job description, please visit the website

Minimum Qualifications

License Required:

Possession of a valid driver's license may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Education:

Possession of an Associates' degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, business, communications, management, political science, economics, psychology, sociology, social science or closely related field, or successful completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university.

Substitution for Education:

Additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-to-year basis for the required education.

Experience:

One (1) year of experience serving as a member of a Board of Supervisors, or three (3) years of experience in a public or private agency which involved sensitive public issues and exposure to policy and budget review and interpretation.

Desirable Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in political science, communications, public administration, public policy, or closely related fieldHistory of working with community stakeholdersExperience interfacing with government entities and elected officialsAbility to read, interpret, analyze, and articulate policies, laws, and regulationsAble to demonstrate good discernment and judgmentDemonstrated communications experience including creation of newsletters, social media posts, and press releasesAbility to maintain good working relationships with East County constituents, organizations, and government entitiesProficient at goal setting and follow-through

Selection Process

Application Filing:

All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. This includes submitting a copy of your resume and cover letter for this position.Application Evaluation:

All completed applications received by the final filing date will be reviewed. Each candidate will be evaluated on the relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application.Interview:

Following review of the applications, a select group of the most qualified candidates will be invited to an interview

This classification is EXEMPT from the merit system and is not subject to the guidelines set forth in the Personnel Management Regulations.

Only the most qualified candidates will be invited to a hiring interview.

For recruitment specific questions, please contact Angelica Tran at Angelica.Tran@hrd.cccounty.us. For any technical issues, please contact the GovernmentJobs' applicant support team for assistance at +1 855-524-5627.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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The purpose of the questionnaire is to provide applicants the opportunity to elaborate on their experience, education, and training for this position and to assist the HR staff in assessing each applicant's qualifications. Your responses to the questionnaire will be used to better understand your relevant experience, education, and training to determine which applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the recruitment process. Do not answer any of the questions by indicating "see attached application or see resume."

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Do you possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License?

Yes, I possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.No, I do not possess a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

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Do you possess an Associate degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, business, communications, management, political science, economics, psychology, sociology, social science, or closely related field, or have successful completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or university?

Yes, I possess an Associate degree from an accredited college or university in public relations, business, communications, management, political science, economics, psychology, sociology, or social scienceYes, I possess an Associate degree from an accredited college or university in a closely related fieldYes, I have successful completion of 60 semester or 90 quarter units from an accredited college or universityNo, I am substituting additional qualifying experience on a year-to-year basisNo, I do not have an Associate degree and am unable to substitute the required qualifying experience on a year-to-year basis

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Please list the field of study if you selected a "closely related field" or N/A.

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Do you have experience working with government entities and/or elected officials?

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If yes, please describe your experience working with government entities and/or elected officials. What was your role? What government entities did you work with? If you do not have experience, please write N/A.

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Describe your experience with sensitive public issues, including any exposure you have had to policy and budget review and interpretation. If you do not have experience, please write N/A.

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Describe your experience working with various stakeholders and members of the public. If you do not have experience, please write N/A.

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Describe your experience reviewing and analyzing polices, laws, and/or regulations. How did you present your findings? Who was the intended audience? If you do not have experience, please write N/A.

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This position may require working some weekends and evenings. What shifts are you willing or able to work?

Weekends onlyEvenings onlyAll shifts (I am able to work weekends and evenings)None (I am not able to work any weekends or evenings)

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This application requires an attached copy of your resume and cover letter.By checking this box, I am confirming that I have included my resume and cover letter for this position.

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By checking this box, I am confirming that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and on the application are accurate and true; and I understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will result in being rejected from this recruitment process or released from future employment with Contra Costa County.

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