Community Liaison (At-Will)

at Pinal County Government in Florence, Arizona, United States

Job Description

• Plan, administer, and coordinate the PCAO community relations programs to assure that the County Attorney's key messages reach the public.
• Review and determine needs, define goals, and recommend steps needed to carry out a planned community event.
• Manage assigned public information marketing programs.
• Disseminate clear, timely, and accurate information to the community and perform duties within scope of authority and in compliance with PCAO policies and quality standards.
• Serve as department liaison with various external groups, such as the media, convention and visitor's bureau, business interests, community groups, and the general public.
• Develop partnerships with community agencies and businesses to encourage program participation and sponsorships.
• Organize and attend community relations meetings, take notes, and maintain a database of meeting issues, items to be addressed and resolved, and actions required.
• Create new outreach programs that will meet the County's needs in a variety of areas.
• Recruit, train, coordinate, and supervise volunteers for special events and community programs, compile and distribute materials and supplies, and prepare and process administrative paperwork.
• Manage the development and distribution of publications and information packets.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies and procedures.
• Respond to questions, concerns, and requests for information from the general public, research and respond to community issues within scope of authority, and refer matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
• Conduct and coordinate assigned projects, compile information, and summarize findings on assigned issues.
• Establish procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects.
• Review Community Outreach project proposals or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, as well as creating new Outreach projects that meet the needs of PCAO.
• Coordinate and substitute for and with CA's administrative assistant to schedule events and personal appearances.
• Coordinate the communications of applicants to the Community Outreach Fund.
• Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the County Attorney's Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

•  Receive and process all Public Records request in a timely manner and in accordance with applicable State and Federal Statues.
• Maintains the PCAO website with news and announcement updates, events, contacts and services provided.
• Converts submitted documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and other electronically generated material to enterprise web display standards.
• Designs, develops, and supports web-based content authors and web developers, ensuring adherence to application coding standards and content/link accuracy.
• Assists in coordinating and extending the overall site design, look-and-feel, and navigation of the County Attorney's sites.
• Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the County Attorney's Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed and that accountability and public trust are preserved.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in community relations programs or civic and community boards. Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant educations and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

• Four (4) years of experience in working with web server software, creating and administering web pages or web sites.
• Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Additional technical training and certifications may be required.

• Knowledge of correct English grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of public records laws and redaction.
• Knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws, regulations, and statutes, including RICO funding guidelines.
• Knowledge of criminal justice and public safety agency terminology.
• Knowledge of geography, roads, and landmarks of Pinal County.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public relations, marketing, and public communications.
• Knowledge of correct English grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Skill in preparing communications and public relations information for diverse audiences.
• Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and specialized software and enter information with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to follow and effectively communicate oral and written instructions.
• Ability to provide effective customer service and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

 We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.  The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.  Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening.  If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description