Public Affairs Supervisor

CVWD Invites Applications for

Public Affairs Supervisor

$9,544 – $12,408 (monthly)

Plus a competitive benefits package

The Cucamonga Valley Water District is seeking a Public Affairs Supervisor.

Under general direction from the Deputy Director of Executive Service, supervises, plans, organizes a variety of professional duties related to the development, and implementation of the District’s public affairs programs and activities; provides direction on strategic internal and external communications, public information, and customer and community relations activities; works with neighborhood communities, businesses, and civic leaders to assure their understanding of District policies and operations.

TYPICAL DUTIES

May include, but are not limited to the following:

Supervise a variety of public outreach and community relations activities, events, and public awareness programs for the dissemination of information regarding District goals, long-term programs, operations, policies and procedures to internal and external personal contacts with local government representatives, community organizations, and various communications media outlets. Prioritize, assign and evaluate the work of staff; provides coaching and guidance for performance development.

For a complete list of duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities, go to:

https://www.cvwdwater.com/DocumentCenter/View/7145/Public-Affairs-Supervisor-2025-06-01

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

Experience:

• Five (5) years of increasingly responsible experience in public policy, public outreach, legislative affairs, media, governmental affairs, water-use efficiency, and community education, with at least two (2) years in a lead or supervisory role.

Education/Training:

• Possession of a Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations, Public Affairs, Journalism, Communication, Public/Business Administration, or a related field.

License/Certification:

• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record.

DISTRICT BENEFITS

• Cafeteria-style benefits
• Vacation time, sick leave, holidays, personal days
• Post-Retirement Medical Benefits
• 4/10 work schedule
• Longevity Pay Program & Certification/Education Incentive Program
• Life Insurance
• Wellness Benefit
• CalPERS retirement package (Employees do not contribute to Social Security)

For a complete list of benefits and details regarding the CalPERS retirement package, visit www.cvwdwater.com/BenefitsSummary.

EMPLOYMENT PROCEDURES

Positions may be filled using a competitive examination process, which may consists of one or more of the following: written test, interview, and/or performance test. The District encourages application from qualified individuals with disabilities as defined by the American with Disabilities Act. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any phase of the selection process must make such a request during the application process. A candidate selected for the position must successfully pass a pre-placement physical, which includes a drug and alcohol screening, and a criminal background check prior to employment. A successful candidate will be required to complete a verification form designated by the Department of Homeland Security (USCIS) that certifies they are eligible for employment in the United States.

An employee who is promoted shall serve a probationary period of up to one (1) year from the date of such promotion.

The rank promotional list may be utilized and the resulting list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the District.

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants must submit an application, resume, copies of professional certificates/degrees, and complete all supplemental questions. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing the supplemental questions. Email hr@cvwdwater.com to submit your application packet (application, resume, professional certificate/degree copies, and supplemental questions) by the deadline.

FILING DEADLINE

Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, with a first review of applications on Tuesday, July 22, 2025. 

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