Published date: August 5, 2026
Organization: Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
Job Category: Public Works/Water Operations
Job Type: Full-Time
County/State: Ventura/California
City: Calabasas
Salary and Benefits: See apply link and/or job flyer for additional details on salary and benefits.
Salary Range (DOQ):
- $103,720.24 – $156,392.50 Annually DOQ
Essential Duties
Under general direction of the Senior Public Affairs Associate, the Public Affairs Associate I/II coordinates and conducts public affairs, communications, community outreach, and educational projects, initiatives, and activities for the district.
This is a flexibly staffed position, and employees can enter at the Public Affairs Associate I or II level depending on experience and qualifications. A Public Affairs Associate I performs most of the duties required of a Public Affairs Associate II but is not expected to perform at the same skill level. Public Affairs Associate I exercises less independent judgment and discretion and/or has a narrower scope of responsibility. Upon meeting the performance standards of the higher level as determined by the division/department, employees are promoted to the Public Affairs Associate II level. Public Affairs Associate II is the fully experienced, journey-level class.
This position leads or facilitates public tours of various facilities within and outside of the district service area which requires availability to work weekends and evenings and may require travel outside of the district service area with one or multiple overnight stays.
Qualifications
DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE OF AND PERFORMANCE IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
- Principles, practices, methods and techniques used to provide and maintain a satisfactory level of customer service;
- Basic accounting and record keeping practices and methods used to develop and maintain accurate billing records; and
- Principles and practices of data collection and report preparation;
- Principles and procedures of records management;
- District policies, procedures, programs, and activities pertinent to the customer service function;
- State and federal laws and regulations relevant to the customer service function;.
- District meter reading and billing codes, procedures, practices, cycles and related software programs.
ABILITY TO:
- Develop and implement a variety of effective public information and community outreach programs, including coordinating work efforts of staff, peers, executive staff and district leadership taking part in those initiatives;
- Coordinate multiple projects, activities, and events simultaneously;
- Plan and organize work to meet changing priorities and deadlines;
- Communicate accurately and effectively, both orally and in writing;
- Demonstrate outstanding verbal and interpersonal communication skills;
- Research, write, edit, and create basic design concepts for publications and presentations, to communicate with varied audiences;
- Understand and communicate complex technical matters to others with limited knowledge of the subject matter;
- Develop and deliver presentations to audiences with varied informational needs and concerns, including homeowners associations and business and community groups;
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, the public, other governmental agencies, community organizations, and special interest groups;
- Tailor content and delivery of communications to specific subjects and audiences;
- Deliver educational activities and presentations for school-aged children;
- Understand current social media trends, video production and water industry needs;
- Comprehend current and future marketing, advertising, and communication trends;
- Operate office equipment, including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, email, database, graphic design, video/audio, communication, social media, and digital engagement software and applications;
- Use website management platform to edit and update the district website;
- Capture and create compelling visual imagery with photos and videos.
PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Sufficient eyesight to read fine statistical reports and standard text and data on computer terminal screens;
- Ability to speak and hear at normal conversational levels in person and over the telephone;
- Manual dexterity to write legibly and to use computer terminal, and other general office machines;
- Ability to lift and carry up to approximate twenty-five pounds; and to reach, bend or crouch to use files and records;
- Ability to travel to different sites and locations.
- TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE GUIDELINES
- Any combination of training and experience, which demonstrates attainment of the required knowledge and ability to perform the required work (with reasonable accommodation, if needed), typically:
EDUCATION: Both levels: A Bachelor’s degree with major course work in public relations, communications, journalism, administration, education, or a related field.
EXPERIENCE: Public Affairs Associate I – One (1) year of experience performing professional tasks in the implementation of public affairs, community outreach, or customer service activities involving public affairs and outreach.
Public Affairs Associate II – Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience performing professional tasks in the implementation of public affairs and community outreach activities, including experience coordinating major projects or initiatives.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS: A valid California class C driver’s license must be maintained at all times.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
OPENING DATE: August 3, 2026
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when a sufficient number of qualified candidates are received to meet business needs.
First Review of Applications: September 1, 2026, OR when 150 applications are received, whichever comes first.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
1st Round Interview Date Range: September 14 – 17, 2026
2nd Round Interview Date Range: September 21 – 24, 2026
Link to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lvmwd/jobs/5430766/public-affairs-associate-i-ii?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs