The Public Works Government Affairs (PWGA) Officer will serve as the primary liaison between the Riverside County Department of Waste Resources (RCDWR), internal County departments, and external agencies. This role is responsible for leading public relations, government affairs, and community engagement efforts to advance the department’s strategic initiatives.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing social media platforms, brand strategy, and content development to effectively communicate departmental initiatives.
- Overseeing recycling and community outreach programs, including supervising staff and coordinating public education efforts.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with elected officials, government agencies, and key stakeholders to support RCDWR’s objectives.
- Managing grant proposals and administration, including writing and overseeing the preparation and submission of grant applications, tracking and administering grant activities and expenses, and ensuring compliance with reporting requirements.
The department seeks experienced government professionals with exceptional writing and public speaking skills, a strong understanding of waste resource management, and the ability to navigate complex political and stakeholder landscapes. The PWGA Officer must be politically astute, proactive, and skilled in fostering productive partnerships that align with RCDWR’s mission.
The Government Affairs Officer reports to an appropriate supervisor or manager level position depending on the area of assignment within the department and performs the full range of complex legislative analysis and public relations duties, which may require frequent public speaking responsibilities for the department. The Government Affairs Officer is characterized by the responsibility for the management, planning and coordination of departmental programs that are of a highly visible, controversial or sensitive nature.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
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The Department of Waste Resources serves the County's solid waste disposal needs by providing for efficient and effective landfilling of County non-hazardous waste, protecting the environment, and promoting recycling in order to ensure a safe and healthy community for current and future generations.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in business administration, public administration, social sciences, or a closely related field to the assignment. (Additional qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on the basis of one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester or 45 quarter units of the required education.)
Experience: Two years of working within a governmental, non-profit or private organization performing at least two of the following functions: collecting and organizing data; researching, planning, analyzing, reviewing, or interpreting legislation/regulations; or evaluating and recommending programmatic best practices.
Other Requirements
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License.