Job Posting: Engagement Coordinator

State Water Resources Control Board

JC-453256
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Engagement Coordinator
ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST

$5,855.00 - $7,327.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 1/9/2025

Job Description and Duties

Please note: this is a re-advertisement. If you have already applied for this vacancy, your application is being considered and there is no need to re-apply.

Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position.

The State Water Resources Control Board’s Office of Public Participation has an opening for an Associate Governmental Program Analyst. The position can be based in one of two offices: in the heart of Downtown Sacramento, at 1001 I Street, 13th floor, or in our Fresno office, at 65 West Bullard Ave, Ste. 101, Fresno, CA 93704.

The Language Access Specialist is fluent in Spanish and English and supports the Water Boards’ efforts to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California's water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses by ensuring that engagement and outreach, particularly to environmental justice communities and disadvantaged communities are available in Spanish. This position provides Spanish language assistance on a variety of public participation efforts related to the Safe and Affordable Funding for Equity and Resilience (SAFER) Program, which will improve climate change adaptation and resiliency of disadvantaged communities by helping public water systems provide an adequate and affordable supply of safe drinking water, and other Water Boards initiatives such as small water system consolidation, sustainable groundwater management, vapor intrusion, emergency drinking water, site clean-up, and more.

Incumbents bilingual-certified in Spanish, in accordance with CalHR’s language fluency requirement, will be eligible for Pay Differential #014.

Duties include:

  • Oversee translation of program materials and website content from English to Spanish.
  • Develop and coordinate outreach materials, strategies, and presentations in English and Spanish.
  • Facilitate bilingual community meetings and coordinate language services for written and oral translations.
  • Draft project summaries, reports, and correspondence for various Water Board documents and stakeholders.
  • Improve public participation materials based on staff and stakeholder feedback and maintain a public participation database.
  • Lead public engagement efforts, assess language needs, and create accessible outreach materials for diverse communities.
  • Coordinate with environmental justice organizations, respond to public inquiries, and represent the Water Boards at events and interagency meetings, and more.

    Additional information:

    Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

    If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license. Please Do Not include full Social Security Number, method of eligibility, and LEAP information in your application package.

    Salary information – CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate (Cal. Code Regs., tit. 2, § 599.673) of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience.

    Please let us know how you heard about this position by taking this brief survey: Recruitment Survey.

    You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

    Minimum Requirements

    You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

    Additional Documents

    Position Details

    Job Code #:
    JC-453256
    Position #(s):
    880-230-5393-708
    Working Title:
    Engagement Coordinator
    Classification:
    ASSOCIATE GOVERNMENTAL PROGRAM ANALYST
    $5,855.00 - $7,327.00 A
    # of Positions:
    1
    Work Location:
    United States
    Telework:
    Hybrid
    Job Type:
    Permanent, Full Time
    Facility:
    State Water Resources Control Board

    Department Information

    The State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) and the nine (9) Regional Water Quality Control Boards (RWQCB) (collectively the Water Boards) work to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations.

    The Water Boards values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to preserve, enhance, and restore the quality of California’s water resources and drinking water for the protection of the environment, public health, and all beneficial uses, and to ensure proper water resource allocation and efficient use, for the benefit of present and future generations. Join the Water Boards to improve the lives of all Californians

    Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/

    Special Requirements

    In order to be considered for this position, you must include the following:

    • RPA# 24-230-004 in the “Examination or Job Title(s)” section of the State application when submitting a hardcopy application.
    • Photocopies of degree and official transcripts (if needed to establish eligibility).
    • State bilingual certification. This position requires fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired. 


    In order to demonstrate qualifications of state employees to provide service in non-English languages, CalHR requires language fluency testing. A test result indicating a language skill equivalent to "2" on the Federal Interagency Language Roundtable's ILR scale in the areas of listening and speaking establishes fluency certification.

    Must have Associate Governmental Program Analyst list, transfer, or reinstatement eligibility and be reachable on the certification list.

    Here is the link to the exam:  

    https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1764


    An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States that does meet accreditation standards must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. Evaluation of education records will be due during final minimum qualification evaluation of candidate(s). A link of accepted evaluation agencies can be found here: https://www.naces.org/members.

    Electronic submittal of applications and attachments through jobs.ca.gov is preferred. Emailed or faxed applications will not be accepted. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD. 678), including work experience, dates, hours worked, contact names and phone numbers of supervisors on the state application. Applicants who fail to submit a completed STD. 678 may be disqualified.

    In the hiring interview, the panel will consider education, experience, personal development, personal traits and fitness for the job. In appraising experience, more weight may be given to the breadth of pertinent experience and evidence of the candidate's ability to accept and fulfill increasing responsibilities than to the length of his/her experience. For additional information, you may refer to the class specification.

    Application Instructions

    Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

    Final Filing Date: 1/9/2025

    Who May Apply

    Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

    Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.     Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

    How To Apply

    Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

    Address for Mailing Application Packages

    You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

    State Water Resources Control Board
    Attn: Nina Lopez-Arendovich
    1001 I Street, 18th Floor
    Sacramento, CA 95814

    Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

    You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

    State Water Resources Control Board
    Attn: Nina Lopez-Arendovich
    1001 I Street, 18th Floor
    Sacramento, CA 95814
    08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

    Required Application Package Documents

    The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

    • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
    • Resume is required and must be included.
    • Statement of Qualifications - Please see below for specific requirements.
    • Other - Bilingual Certificate is required and must be included.
    Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

    Desirable Qualifications

    In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

    1. Professionally trained bilingual interpreter with Spanish/English interpretation and translation certification.  
    1. Experience developing and implementing outreach materials and strategies. 
    1. Effective problem-solving skills. 
    1. Excellent written and public speaking/presenting skills.  
    1. Strong project management and organizational skills.  
    1. Ability to manage projects both collaboratively and independently.  
    1. Capacity to become a strong facilitator and negotiator. 
    1. Experience working with disadvantaged communities and on environmental justice issues. 
    1. Understanding of environmental and/or water policy and laws.
    2. Experience developing and editing written documents.
    3. Experience coordinating with contractors and internal teams and providing guidance on language services.

    Benefits

    Water Board employees may be eligible for benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most permanent, full-time employees, and some permanent, part-time employees. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment.
    https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx

    Contact Information

    The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

    Department Website: https://www.waterboards.ca.gov/
    Human Resources Contact:
    Nina Lopez-Arendovich
    (916) 341-6974
    nina.lopez-arendovich@waterboards.ca.gov
    Hiring Unit Contact:
    Adriana Renteria
    (916) 341-5501
    adriana.renteria@waterboards.ca.gov

    Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

    EEO Contact:
    Shyla Hoffman
    (916) 341-5881
    shyla.hoffman@waterboards.ca.gov
    California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

    Statement of Qualifications

    A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) must be submitted along with the State Application and serves as documentation of candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. It should be typed, no more than two (2) pages in length, using 12 point Arial font, and normal margins.

    Indicate your total years of experience when answering the following statements/questions:

    1. Describe your experience working in both English and Spanish to support public outreach and community engagement.  
    2. Share an example of a project where you developed and implemented outreach materials or strategies for a program focused on environmental justice or engagement in disadvantaged communities. 
    3. Provide an example of a time when you worked with multiple stakeholders, including environmental justice organizations, non-governmental organizations, or community leaders, to address language access needs.  

     

    Applications received without the SOQ addressed as stated will not be considered.

    Note: Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as a response to the SOQ.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

    It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

    Application Methods:
    Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
    By Mail
    Drop-off
    Print Job