Community outreach coordinator Jobs in Santa Maria, CA

Salary : $2,270.26 - $2,759.52 Biweekly

Location : Santa Maria, CA

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : FY 25-00009

Department : Utilities

Division : Utilities - Recycling

Opening Date : 01 / 13 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 9 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Pacific

OPPORTUNITY

UPDATED APPLICATION CLOSING DEADLINE :

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 5 : 00 p.m.

The City of Santa Maria is recruiting for a Utilities Outreach Specialist in the Utilities Department. Under general direction of an assigned supervisor, this position develops, plans, coordinates, administers, and evaluates the Utilities Department's outreach and marketing campaigns throughout the community. Supervision is not normally a responsibility of this classification, but may act as lead worker for temporarily assigned employees, or special projects.

The Utilities Outreach Specialist position is an Individual Contributor role that provides marketing and outreach education. Their role enables Santa Maria residents to understand how to protect the environment through stormwater pollution prevention and recycling properly.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Utilities Department provides water, sewer, refuse collection, and disposal services to the growing City of Santa Maria, which is located on the beautiful Central Coast of California. The mission of the Utilities Department is to provide efficient utility services through the use of progressive innovation, excellent customer service, and the wise use of public resources for the long-term benefit of the community.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

To excel in the Utilities Outreach Specialist role, the ideal candidate will possess a minimum of two years of proven success in community outreach. This experience should encompass a deep understanding of engaging diverse audiences, including the general public, community members, and key stakeholders. Preferred qualifications include a strong background in outreach material development, designing and implementing successful marketing campaigns, and expertise in managing various communication platforms to effectively promote services and initiatives. The candidate will be a highly organized and results-driven individual with the ability to balance priorities and shifting demands. Customer service skills, recordkeeping, and budgeting are essential to prosper in this role.

Full Job Description : Utilities Outreach Specialist

REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

• Online application
• Cover letter that aligns your experience and background to the Ideal Candidate Statement

DUTIES

These duties are a representative example; position assignments may vary depending on the business needs of the department and organization. This position :

Individual Contributor

Incumbents should have a solid foundation of the identified by the organization to be essential :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Utilities Department operations, services, campaigns, and marketing objectives.

SELECTION PROCESS

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

APPLICATION SCREENING

The complete application packet will require the submittal of an online application and an appropriate cover letter (refer to the Required Submittals section above). If an appropriate cover letter is not submitted, your application will be considered incomplete and may not move forward in the selection process.

Candidates who successfully submit a complete application packet and meet the recruitment's minimum qualifications will be placed on the Eligibility List. The hiring department will schedule interviews with candidates on the Eligibility List and only those who best fit the needs of the hiring department will be considered for an interview,

If you are experiencing any technical (computer-related) difficulties or need help with attaching documents to your application, call the NEOGOV helpline for assistance at 1-855-524-5627.

The following benefits vary by bargaining unit. For full benefit information please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding or compensation resolution available at

Retirement

The City of Santa Maria is a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). Your benefit factor is determined by the retirement formula, age, service credit and final compensation. Based upon your bargaining unit and hire date the benefit factor will vary.

Health Insurance

Medical Insurance is provided to employees and eligible dependents through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). There are four Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO's) and three Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO's) to choose from. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit.

The City has a medical insurance benefit program which provides either payment towards the premium for the employee and eligible dependents, or cash payment if you and your dependent(s) already have health benefits. Evidence of major medical health insurance coverage is required for those employees who receive the cash payment. See Memorandum of Understanding for eligibility requirements.

Dental Insurance

Dental Insurance is provided to employees and eligible dependents through The Standard covering 100% of Preventive; 90% of Basic; and 60% of Major with a minimal deductible. The plan includes a Max Builder option rewarding insured employees and their dependents who use only a portion of their annual dental benefit maximum. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit.

Vision Insurance

Vision Insurance is available to employees and eligible dependents. Coverage is through VSP and covers an annual Well Vision exam and an allowance towards prescription glasses. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit.

Life Insurance and AD&D Coverage

All employees working a minimum of thirty two (32) hours per week are eligible for Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) coverage. Supplemental life, spousal and dependent child options are also available. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit.

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

All employees working a minimum of thirty two (32) hours per week, excluding Sworn Police and Fire shall participate in the short-term and long-term disability plan with coverage up to 66 2 / 3% of salary. Sworn Police and Fire are covered through their respective bargaining unit.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

The City offers a flexible spending account option for Dependent Care and Health Care Expenses. With these plans, employees can choose to place a portion of their earnings into a personal reimbursement account on a pre-tax basis. Doing so lowers employees' taxable income for the year and allows them to pay for their qualified dependent care and eligible health care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

Employee Assistance Program

The City provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through AETNA for all full and part time employees and their eligible dependents. The confidential EAP program can refer employees to professional counselors and services that can help resolve emotional health, family and work-life issues, or provide help with childcare and eldercare assistance, financial and legal services, identity theft recovery services and daily living services.

Wellness Program

Offered to help employees gain knowledge, skills and motivation to improve the quality of their lives and well-being. The City's Wellness Program includes ergonomic evaluations, flu shots, and Wellness Workshops during lunch and after work. Access to the Paul Nelson Aquatics Center for employee and immediate family members. Access to the Weight room at the Abel Maldonado Community Youth Center for employee and immediate family members. Access to employee discounts and special offers on travel, entertainment, shopping, dining and services.

Mentorship Program

This professional development program of mentoring and job shadowing provides mentees with an opportunity to be mentored by experienced staff with the objective of developing specific skills and knowledge that will enhance the participants' leadership skills and promote professional growth.

Succession Planning

The academies are offered to all employees including those that are not yet in a supervisory role, but are interested in becoming leaders within the organization as well as our executive management team who have an interest in honing their skills and helping to prepare our future leaders. In addition to multiple leadership academies, the City offers quarterly Speaker Series, a corporate Toastmasters club available for City employees, site tours of various departments, and more.

Deferred Compensation

Employees may participate in the City's 457 Deferred Compensation Plan sponsored by either Empower or CalPERS Supplemental Income. The plan enables employees to save salary and earn interest on a tax-deferred basis. A City match is available based upon representation.

The City also provides an IRS approved 401(a) plan sponsored by Empower for managers represented by Non-Represented Full-Time Management & Confidential (NMAC).

Post Employment Health Plan (PEHP)

Based upon your bargaining unit the City may participate in a PEHP plan that will provide reimbursement for out-of-pocket cost of qualified medical expenses such as prescription drugs, doctor co-pays, eyeglasses and cover the reimbursement of medical insurance premiums upon separation or retirement.

Holidays

The City offers seven (7) paid holidays per year. In addition, based upon your bargaining unit a bank of floating holiday hours is available to be used at the employee's discretion.

Vacation

The City initially offers two weeks of paid vacation per calendar year for all full time employees. Accrual rates increase thereafter based upon your bargaining unit.

Sick Leave

Sick leave shall accrue a rate of eight hours for each month of continuous service, or approximately two weeks per year for all full time employees. Employees may use up to half of their annually accrued sick leave for family illness and up to five days (40 hours) per calendar year for bereavement leave.

Management Leave

Management level employees may receive a prorated amount of management leave time each new calendar year.

Educational Incentive Program

In addition to regular pay when education is in addition to the regular requirements of the job specifications and is work related.

Tuition Reimbursement

Based on your bargaining unit, you may be reimbursed for tuition and book costs of approved job related courses. The maximum amount of tuition reimbursement in any calendar year will vary based upon your bargaining unit.

Auto Allowance

Management level employees may receive auto allowance based upon the need of the position.

Telephone / PDA Stipend

Management level employees may receive a telephone and / or PDA stipend based upon the need of the position.

Bilingual Pay

Bilingual pay is provided to employees who are required by their department head to use both English and Spanish in communicating with the public while performing the duties of his / her position and who demonstrate appropriate skills in both speaking and understanding the Spanish language shall receive compensation. The benefit amount varies per bargaining unit.