Departmental Community and Media Relations Coordinator Government Job Dept-District Attorney Full Time

Why join the Contra Costa Office of the District Attorney?

The mission of the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office is to seek justice and enhance public safety for all our residents by fairly, ethically, aggressively and efficiently prosecuting those who violate the law, and by working to prevent crime.
 
The Departmental Community and Media Relations Coordinator will serve as the primary Public Information Officer for the Office of the District Attorney.  The job involves facilitating local and national media coverage, overseeing Public Records Act Requests and communicating with community members and stakeholders.  In addition, the Community and Media Relations Coordinator will advise top managers on issues of public and community relations, develop strategies to accomplish organizational objectives.  
 
The Community and Media Relations Coordinator will prepare executive level correspondence and reports, manage special projects and activities, make presentations to various community groups, author news releases for media consumption, as well as develop public awareness and safety education programs.

The District Attorney’s Office is planning to fill one vacancy with this recruitment.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Knowledgeable of current public relations, communications and journalistic practices
• A skilled public speaker
• Able to understand how to effectively reach and engage diverse communities throughout the county
• Able to work collaboratively while meeting deadlines and balancing department and client needs
• Knowledgeable about the role of public information and education in supporting the mission of a public service
• Creative and innovative
• Committed to serving justice 

What you will typically be responsible for:

• Formally presenting facts and data in an understandable way to the public and media
• Implementing and thoughtfully promoting public awareness and educational programs
• Proactively responding to media about departmental incidents and issues, 24 hours per day
• Makes informational presentations at the local, state and national level
• Maintains a social media presence for the department while monitoring social and traditional media activity surrounding the department
• Designs outreach material regarding departmental and County activities
• Prepares and submits relevant news releases to media outlets

A few reasons you might love this job:

• You will work in a fast paced and exciting environment
• You will be part of a developing field at intersect of communications, public policy, and criminal justice  
• You will be in a career dedicated to public service
• You will have the opportunity to  shine light into work done by dedicated attorneys, investigators, and support staff

A few challenges you might face in this job:

• You will be required to carefully manage many priorities at once with competing deadlines
• You may be involved with cases containing serious subject matter
• You will be required to keep up to date with legal developments
• You will be required to develop familiarity with court proceedings and legal terms 

Competencies Required:

• Critical Thinking: Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question
• Design Sense: Creating work products that are functional, intuitive and aesthetically pleasing
• Displaying Ownership and Accountability: Holding self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results
• Handling Stress: Maintaining emotional stability and self-control under pressure, challenge, or adversity
• Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Presentation Skill: Formally delivering information to groups
• Building & Maintaining Relationships: Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situations
• Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
• Valuing Diversity: Appreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
• Leveraging Technology: Applying technology for improvements in organizational efficiency and effectiveness
• Political & Organizational Savvy: Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries
• Project Management: Ensuring that projects are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives

Desirable Qualifications:

• Strong Writing background
• Journalism experience (radio, television, print, online)
• Communications/Public Relations experience
• Strong knowledge of social media, digital and mobile trends

You can read the complete job description at: www.cccounty.us/hr. The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.

License Required: Possession of a Valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of State valid Motor Vehicle Operator’s License will be accepted during the application process.

Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university with a major in communications, public relations, business or public administration or a closely related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of full time or its equivalent experience in public relations or community education which included direct responsibility for preparation and dissemination to the public of written information and acting as an agency spokesperson.

Substitution: Additional experience of the type noted above may be substituted for the required education on a year for year basis to a maximum of two years.

1. 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. A completed Supplemental Questionnaire is required at the time of applying.
2. Application Evaluation: Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.
3. Oral Assessment: An oral assessment (interview) will be conducted to measure candidates’ competencies as they relate to the job. (Weighted 100%)                                                                                                    
   The oral assessment is tentatively scheduled to take place on January 14, 2022 through January 19, 2022.  The assessment may be administered remotely using a computer; If so, you will need access to a reliable internet connection to participate in the assessment.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.