Job Posting: Communications Manager

Sierra Nevada Conservancy

JC-474341
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Communications Manager
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I

$6,963.00 - $8,650.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 5/4/2025

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the SNC’s Policy & Outreach Division Chief, the Communications Manager acts as the project manager and first line supervisor in initiating, developing, and implementing programs and projects across the Sierra Nevada Region. The Communications Manager performs as a highly-skilled subject matter expert, assessing and developing departmental activities and acting as the Department’s spokesperson, with the ability to act authoritatively as the manager of Communications programs. The Communications Manager supervises the Communications Unit which is responsible for developing and implementing SNC’s communications, media relations, and public outreach and education programs across the Region. The position requires flexible work hours and frequent travel throughout the 27 million acre Sierra-Cascade region.

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

Working Conditions

The duties of this position are primarily performed indoors in a modern office environment. The incumbent’s workstation is equipped with standard or ergonomic office equipment, as appropriate. Prolonged sitting, use of telephone, personal computer, and copier are required. Travel will be required (including driving or riding in a vehicle) and will require incumbent to be outdoors, occasionally walking on uneven terrain. Incumbent must work well under pressure, meeting multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines. Occasional lifting, carrying, and/or moving up to 25 pounds may be required.


Telework Opportunity:

While this position reports to the Auburn Office location, it is eligible for telework. Per GC 14200, State of California telework eligibility requires California residency. Beginning July 1, 2025, the incumbent will be required to work in the office 4 days per week per Executive Order N-22-25.


Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-474341
Position #(s):
415-001-4800-003
Working Title:
Communications Manager
Classification:
STAFF SERVICES MANAGER I
$6,963.00 - $8,650.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Placer County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Sierra Nevada Conservancy (SNC) mission is to improve the environmental, economic, and social well-being of California’s Sierra-Cascade Region and its communities. With forest health as the foundation, SNC’s keystone initiative, the Sierra Nevada Watershed Improvement Program, weaves together four priorities: restoring healthy ecosystems, improving community resilience, promoting sustainable recreation and tourism, and conserving natural and working lands. To date, the SNC has awarded over $140 million to projects throughout the Region, and partnered with other government entities to distribute over $20 million more.

Spanning nearly 27 million acres, the SNC’s service area encompasses all or part of 24 counties and runs from the Oregon border on the north to Kern County on the south. Regional watersheds provide water to more than 75% of Californians and vast swaths of Central Valley farmland.

The SNC values diversity at all levels of the department and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. It is our belief that the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to complex challenges in California’s Sierra-Cascade region.

Our Auburn Headquarters is 15 minutes from Roseville and boasts amenities such as free parking and electric car charging stations.

Department Website: http://www.sierranevada.ca.gov

Special Requirements

Applying electronically through calcareers.ca.gov is highly encouraged.

To be eligible for this position, you must either be transfer-eligible or take and pass the following exam:

Staff Services Manager I (SSM I) - https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=2109

Please indicate on the State Application form (STD 678) your basis for eligibility in the “Explanations” field (SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible). The STD 678 must include the following information, or it will be considered incomplete and may not be considered for an interview: "to" and "from" dates (month/day/year), hours worked per week, civil service classifications or private sector job titles, supervisor name and phone number, and duties performed. Applications that are blank or that refer to “see resume” in place of duties performed are not acceptable.

DO NOT INCLUDE any confidential information in your application or supporting documents (Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, etc.) SROA/SURPLUS Applicants: You must check the SROA/Surplus as your claimed method of eligibility and attach your SROA/Surplus letter as an additional document.

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: 5/4/2025

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:

Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Human Resources
Attn: Geurrine Bean
11521 Blocker Drive, Suite 205
Auburn, CA 95603

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Sierra Nevada Conservancy
Human Resources
Geurrine Bean
11521 Blocker Drive, Suite 205
Auburn, CA 95603
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.
  • Supplemental Application - A Supplemental Application (SA) is required. A Statement of Qualifications will not be accepted in place of the SA. Candidates who do not submit all requireddocuments or follow the instructions may be eliminated from the selection process. Please see the Supplemental Application section below for additional instructions.
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:
  • Knowledge and interest in the principles and practices of conservation
  • Proven leadership skills, strategic thinking, informed decision-making
  • Outstanding written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to provide effective leadership and perform duties with integrity, accountability, and ethical behavior
  • Understanding of state government executive and legislative branch operations and processes
  • Familiarity with the issues facing the Sierra Nevada Region relative to the mission of the SNC
  • Enthusiasm and sense of humor

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.sierranevada.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Geurrine Bean
(530) 906-6934
geurrine.bean@sierranevada.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:
Jennifer Barnes
(916) 213-3807
jennifer.barnes@sierranevada.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.

Supplemental Application

Demonstrating your writing skills in no more than one type-written page, use 12-point Arial font and 1-inch standard margins, include your first and last name in the upper right-hand corner of the page, and have Supplemental Application as the title.

Please describe your experience with translating complicated information into messages that can be understood by a broad audience.

In your descriptions, use examples that include the following information:

  • Employer(s) name
  • Your position/title(s) and state classification (if applicable)
  • How long you held the position(s) that demonstrate your experience in these areas
  • A supervisor’s name and phone number who can verify the information

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:
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