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County of Sonoma

Community Engagement Coordinator - Promotional

County of Sonoma, Santa Rosa, California, us, 95402


Position Information

THIS RECRUITMENT IS PROMOTIONAL ONLY. YOU MUST PRESENTLY BE A FULL- OR PART-TIME REGULAR OR PROBATIONARY COUNTY OF SONOMA, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, SONOMA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS, OR SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY EMPLOYEE IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION.

The Department of Permit Sonoma has requested a

department promotional

certification to fill a Community Engagement Coordinator position.

Only qualified permanent and/or probationary Permit Sonoma Department employees on the eligible list may be eligible for referral to the department for the advertised position.

This employment list may also be used to fill future full-time or part-time positions as they occur during the active status of the list. The Civil Service title of this position is Administrative Aide.

Permit Sonoma is recruiting to fill a time-limited Community Engagement Coordinator position to support their wildfire resiliency efforts that is currently funded through

June 30, 2027 .

This position provides key administrative and community engagement support to Permit Sonoma's Fire Prevention Division, Natural Resources Division, and the Outreach Division.

As a Community Engagement Coordinator, You WillSchedule community meetings, staff and contractors meetings, execute large scale mailings, and update the agency’s website.Build and maintain relationships with Community-Based Organization (CBO) leaders and key members of the public, and serve as the primary point of contact.Provide updates on status, timing, preparation, and presence at community events.Draft correspondence and answer phone calls with constituents.

Minimum QualificationsExperience:

Work experience that would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, some experience related to general administration, accounting, budgetary analysis, or human resources work including the compilation, tabulation, analysis, and presentation of statistical and narrative written reports would provide such opportunity.

Education:

Any combination of course work and training that would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, academic course work in public administration, business administration, management, accounting, political science, economics, statistics, English composition, psychology or closely related courses would provide such opportunity.

License:

Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, And AbilitiesKnowledge of:

administrative techniques and principles of organization, accounting, budget and human resources administration; techniques and practices of research methodology, data collection, and preliminary analysis; report writing; application and use of basic statistics; interview techniques sufficient to obtain information related to employment and administrative matters; written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition; modern office methods and procedures; database, spreadsheet and word processing applications including basic methods of graphic presentations.

Ability to:

collect, compile and analyze qualitative and quantitative data; understand and explain laws, regulations and policies governing program operations; communicate effectively orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with management, employees, clients, and the public; understand program objectives in relation to departmental goals and procedures; organize and prioritize work assignments; use and understand common database, spreadsheet and word processing applications; learn specialized computer applications.

Certain positions may require the ability to speak, read and write fluent Spanish.

How To ApplyApplications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org. Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be RECEIVED by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.#J-18808-Ljbffr