Public Information Representative II
Office of Chief Operating Officer-Water Utility

DUTIES:
This position exists to foster and maintain positive relations with neighbors of water utility facilities, particularly the District’s three water treatment plants. The employee will perform a variety of public outreach and community relations activities for the distribution of information regarding District operations, policies and procedures; work with neighborhood communities, businesses and civic leaders to assure their understanding of District policies and operations; manage communication logs, conduct surveys and other data gathering techniques to develop a clear understanding of neighborhood needs, expectations and
concerns; and maintain an in-depth knowledge of the District’s water utility facilities, their purpose and value to the community. The employee will serve as the primary point of contact for neighbors of water utility facilities; facilitate and make presentations at public
meetings; plan, organize and conduct tours of water utility facilities; and serve as spokesperson to media representatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience: Two years of experience in public relations, public information, community relations, or outreach activities equivalent to the Public Information Representative I level (or a total of three years of experience) and Training: Equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in communications, journalism, public relations, education, or a related field. Directly related experience may be substituted for the college requirement on the basis of one and one-half years of experience for one year of education to a maximum of four years.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license is required. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to successfully complete a medical examination.

SALARY:
$6,328.40 - $7,709.87 per month - Based on a five-step salary plan. Includes PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System) Member Contribution of 7.407%

APPLY:
• Application packages may be obtained by contacting the Santa Clara Valley Water District Recruitment and Examination Unit, 5750 Almaden Expressway, San Jose, CA 95118. Phone (408) 265 2607x2085 (Job Hotline), or by visiting our website at: www.valleywater.org.
• An original signed District Employment Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, and any other required documents (resumes recommended), must be received by the Recruitment and Examination Unit no later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Postmarks, facsimiles, and electronic application packages will not be accepted.

FINAL FILING DATE: Thursday, July 26, 2007 by 5:00 p.m.

If this is a position which requires ongoing public contact, consideration will be given in the examination process to applicants who are fluent in speaking and/or writing other languages in addition to English in an effort to provide adequate and equitable services to all
members of the Santa Clara County community.

The District’s Equal Opportunity Non-Discrimination Plan information is available for review upon request. The Santa Clara Valley Water District will make reasonable efforts in the examination process to accommodate persons with disabilities. Please advise Human Resources in advance of any special needs by calling (408) 265-2607x2260.

Please be aware that, once submitted, all application materials become the property of the District and will not be returned. Personnel staff is not authorized to make copies of application materials for applicants.

Date Posted: 07/06/2007