About Citrus Heights Water District
CHWD is the water provider to approximately 70,000 people in portions of Citrus Heights, Fair Oaks, Orangevale, Carmichael, and Roseville, California. The CHWD service area consists of 12.8 square miles of service lines with over 20,300 water service connections. 40 dedicated employees operate and maintain the water system, ensuring high-quality water, and providing great customer service.
The District operates under a governing body of three elected members on a Board of Directors with an appointed General Manager.
Description
Do you have a passion for serving your community in the growing field of water distribution and water quality? Are you hardworking and accountable? Do you enjoy working with a great team? Are you a self-starter with exceptional communication skills?
If so, the Citrus Heights Water District (CHWD) is looking for a Public Affairs Analyst!
THE POSITION
Individuals hired into this role will perform professional, administrative, and technical duties in the development, administration, and implementation of District communications and public engagement, including public information, community outreach, education, marketing, and intergovernmental programs.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL:
- Be motivated by the opportunity for professional challenge and growth.
- Be a self-starter, flexible, reliable, and detail-oriented with high standards for work products.
- Be an effective problem-solver who combines excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Work independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and customers.
- Demonstrate commitment, dedication, and accountability in their work, training, and professional development, and will follow through on all aspects of their assignments.
- Be adept at identifying critical issues and resourceful in crafting feasible options to propose to decision makers.
- Have experience writing standard operating procedures, utilizing social media for organizational purposes and campaigns, and grant writing.
JOB DESCRIPTION
- Click here to review the Public Affairs Analyst job description, including an overview of responsibilities, qualifications, required experience/training, and licensure.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The deadline to apply is July 30, 2025, at 11:59 P.M. PST.
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a resume and cover letter to hr@chwd.org.
Materials must be complete and clearly demonstrate that the candidate meets the minimum qualifications.
All statements made on the resume and any accompanying materials are subject to verification. False statements may be cause for immediate disqualification, removal from the eligibility list, or discharge from employment.
Appraisal Process – After the closing deadline, (Pass/Fail) all submitted materials will be reviewed and assessed for each applicant's ability to meet the minimum work experience, training, and education qualifications. This process may also include various interviews and/or a skills assessment exam to rank applications, and to prepare a Qualified Candidate List.
Interview Process – Candidates who most closely meet the qualifications will be invited to a first round Interview Examination to evaluate training, experience, and other job-related qualifications for the position. This Interview will be conducted via a video conference platform and is tentatively scheduled for the week of August 11, 2025.
All communication and notices will be sent via e-mail. Additional inquiries about the position may be directed to Human Resources at 916-725-6873.
Candidates who may require special assistance in any phase of the application or selection process should advise CHWD by emailing hr@chwd.org.
The Citrus Heights Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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