Senior Public Information Specialist (Project)

Contra Costa Water District•Concord, CA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) provides safe, reliable, high-quality water and related services that support the health and vitality of the communities it serves. Through responsible stewardship of both its infrastructure and its people, CCWD is committed to building and sustaining a skilled workforce prepared to meet today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges. CCWD is seeking a Senior Public Information Specialist (Project) to join our Public Affairs team and help shape how our community understands and values the water that keeps it thriving. You'll plan, develop, and implement strategic communications, community outreach, public engagement, and education programs that put CCWD's services, projects, initiatives and people in the spotlight. You will also guide a team, providing clear direction, constructive feedback, and daily support to help staff succeed and grow. We're looking for a natural project manager with extensive communications experience, a customer-first mindset, and the people skills to lead with confidence. You'll join a creative Public Affairs team that uses a variety of outreach strategies to engage with customers, community leaders and employees. If you love turning complex topics into stories that build public trust, this is your opportunity to make an impact. This is a full-time, project-based role with benefits; employment in this position is contingent upon the continuation of the Canal Replacement Program. See the MOU for Local 21 employees for more details.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in journalism, public relations, marketing, public policy or a related field.
Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional public information or community relations experience, including two (2) years of project lead or supervisory experience.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license to be maintained throughout employment.

Responsibilities

Plans, coordinates, and implements strategic communications, community outreach, public engagement, and education programs, events, and activities aligned with CCWD's mission.
Develops communications plans and manages the preparation, writing, and distribution of internal and external communications and publications.
Supervises staff, including assigning and reviewing work, providing training and policy guidance, evaluating performance, and making recommendations on selection, promotion, and discipline.
Builds and maintains relationships with media, customers, community groups, business leaders, partner agencies, and government representatives.
Represents CCWD at community meetings and events, delivering presentations and information on CCWD's services, programs, and projects.
Assesses community benefits and impacts of CCWD's construction and capital improvement projects and develops engagement strategies to address community concerns.
Manages contracted services for assigned functions, including developing RFPs, evaluating proposals, and overseeing contractor performance.
Participates in budget preparation, resource planning, and process improvements for assigned operations.