Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under general direction of the California High-Speed Rail Authority’s (Authority) Southern California Deputy Regional Director, the Staff Services Manager I (Specialist) (Local Government and Stakeholder Outreach Specialist) is responsible for providing expertise in implementing the Authority’s comprehensive government relations and public outreach program in Southern California, specifically in the Antelope Valley. The Local Government and Stakeholder Outreach Specialist will work independently to develop specialized outreach recommendations for the Southern California Regional Office through cross-functional coordination between communications, legislative, planning, strategic delivery, engineering, and environmental services teams within the Authority to maintain stakeholder relationships and develop appropriate strategies critical to early start projects and grant funding opportunities. The incumbent will serve as a liaison with external stakeholders including working groups, cities, counties, as well as business and community groups specifically in the Antelope Valley and throughout Los Angeles as needed.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Part time telework is available for this position up to three days per week for California residents based on the requirements of the position and may be discussed during the interview process. Hiring interviews may be available virtually, using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.

While working on-site, the incumbent works in a professional office environment, in a climate-controlled area which may fluctuate in temperature and is under artificial light. The incumbent will be required to use a computer, mouse, and keyboard, and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a computer screen. Incumbent must be able to focus for long periods of time, multi-task, adapt to changes in priorities, and complete tasks or projects with short notice. Incumbent must develop and maintain cooperative working relationships and display professionalism and respect for others in all contact opportunities.

Special Requirements

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this position. An SOQ is a narrative that describes your qualifications for this position. The SOQ must be no more than two (2) pages, 12-point font, organized and numbered as reflected below. You must respond to all the following items. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the hiring process.

1. Please describe your background, experience, education, and/or training that makes you the best candidate for this position.

2. Please describe your experience working with others in a team environment. Explain how you developed productive working relationships with peers and management. Explain your personal work style and tools you use in this type of work setting.

3. Please describe your experience working on/leading community-based events or projects in the Southern California Region. What was the nature of the event? What was your role? What was the outcome?

Applications received without the SOQ will not be considered. Resumes, letters, and other materials will not be considered in the place of the SOQ. For assistance in completing the SOQ, please reach out to the Human Resources contact below.

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:

• Experience working with Antelope Valley in public agencies, counties, cities, elected officials, advocacy organizations, and other stakeholders.

• Knowledge of Southern California, its communities, and demographics.

• Experience with public engagement, public policy, government relations, public affairs, and communications.

• Experience with rail and/or transit projects and agencies.

• Experience with grant writing.

• Experience with or knowledge of urban planning.

• Experience working in cross-functional teams and environments to drive organizational goals.

• Possess exceptional written and oral communication skills.

• Possess excellent relationship-building skills, particularly with stakeholder groups, partner agencies, and members of the public.

• Experience engaging environmental justice communities, low-income and minority populations, historically underrepresented populations, and equity priority communities.

• Ability to effectively manage and supervise multiple projects simultaneously and independently.

• Ability to analyze data and present ideas and sensitive/complex information effectively, both verbally and in writing, to diverse audiences.

• Able to resolve conflicts in a positive manner and maintain a high level of professional integrity.

• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat documents.

Benefits

“The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, vision, dental, a retirement pension, a telework stipend if applicable, and an array of other options.”

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

Application Instructions

The STD. 678 is required and each section must be filled out completely and thoroughly. Please do not include your Social Security Number, date of birth, veteran status, personal photos, LEAP information, or any other personally identifying information on any documents in your application package.

Using the online application system as specified in the announcement is the preferred method of applying for civil service job opportunities; however, applicants may instead apply by way of U.S. mail, parcel delivery or courier service, or in person, as set forth in this announcement. Dates printed on envelopes by mobile barcodes or equivalent mobile print technology are not acceptable proof of the date the application and any other required documents or materials were filed.

If applying via postal mail or by dropping off your application, applicants must include JC-457312 and Stakeholder Outreach Specialist, 311-730-4800-001 in the 'Job Title' section of the STD. 678 to be considered for this position. Please indicate on the STD 678 your basis of eligibility in the "Explanations" field (i.e. SROA, surplus, reemployment, reinstatement, transfer, or list eligible.)

Surplus/SROA candidates must provide a copy of their surplus/SROA letter with their application. Consideration may be given to applicants on another Department's employment list, provided the criteria are met to transfer the eligibility from the employment list to the Authority's employment list. The High-Speed Rail Authority does not currently offer Training and Development opportunities at this time.

NOTE: To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

If you are new to California State service and you do not have list eligibility, you must take the exam for this classification.

To gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin.

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required to apply. Please see above “Special Requirements” section for SOQ instructions.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Part time, Local area, Remote job, 3 days per week,

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