Public Affairs Supervisor

JCSD is pleased to introduce this newly established position, approved as part of the District’s budget to support our rapidly growing community and strengthen our commitment to exceptional service.

The listed salary range is effective July 1, 2025.

Are you a skilled public affairs professional ready to lead a high-impact team at one of California’s premier public agencies? JCSD is looking for a Public Affairs Supervisor to oversee our Public Outreach and Conservation Divisions, supporting key initiatives in communications and water conservation. This role offers the chance to guide innovative programs, manage division operations, administer data, and strengthen community connections. If you’re passionate about public service and ready to make a difference at an award-winning agency, we encourage you to apply today.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Under general direction, plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, supervises, and participates in the work of staff performing public outreach and conservation programs, initiatives, and administrative activities within the Public Affairs Department; coordinates projects and activities with other District departments and outside agencies; assists with government affairs programs and projects; provides highly responsible staff assistance to the Government and Public Affairs Director in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

• Plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, supervises, and participates in the work of staff in the Public Outreach and Conservation Divisions within the Public Affairs Department; trains staff in work procedures and safe work practices; evaluates employee performance, counsels employees, and effectively recommends initial disciplinary action; assists in selection and promotion.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, work plans, policies, and priorities for the division; recommends within division policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Develops, administers, and oversees program and division budgets; determines funding, needed equipment, materials, and supplies; conducts studies to forecast spending and cost benefits for assigned special projects and potential services; monitors expenditures and submits invoices for supplies and equipment; ensures compliance with budgeted funding.
• Monitors activities of the Public Outreach and Conservation Division work unit; identifies opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provides recommendations concerning process changes; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, political science, communications, or a related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in customer service, public agency programs, water use and conservation programs, communications, government affairs, and/or related experience.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.

GENEROUS BENEFITS

JCSD is proud to offer a competitive salary and benefits package, along with professional development opportunities to support you at every stage of your career journey. As a JCSD employee, you’ll enjoy the following benefits:

• Ample time off (83 vacation hours, 98 sick hours, 44 administrative leave hours, and 13 paid holidays).
• Generous medical benefits through CalPERS; the District contributes 85% of the CalPERS Kaiser premium.
• Dental Insurance through Delta Dental is fully covered by the District.
• Vision Insurance through VSP is covered for the employee only by the District.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance and a $100,000 life insurance policy provided by the District.
• Retirement plan through CalPERS.
• Classic members: 2.7% @ 55 & PEPRA members: 2% @ 62
• Certification pay is available (up to 5%) for certifications above and beyond job description requirements.
• Employer match of $25 per pay period to deferred compensation plan.
• Longevity pay (2.5%) is available after 10 years of service with the District.
• Additional benefits and much more!