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The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking a Public Relations Supervisor* to develop, implement, and evaluate communication strategies, plans, and materials to promote the Department.
The incumbent will perform a variety of complex job duties including preparing press releases; overseeing community outreach and education for the Department; addressing community groups and the general public on behalf of the Department; working in collaboration with the County Chief Communications Officer and Public Information Officer; supervising the work of Public Relations and Outreach staff, assigning and evaluating work, handling hiring and disciplinary actions; participating in top-level decision-making including matters related to public relations and communications; preparing and monitoring program budgets; overseeing the planning and implementation of all major department events; directing and overseeing the production of department publications such as newsletters, catalogues, reports, and brochures to the public.
The Public Relations Supervisor will be expected to handle high profile incidents while exercising a high level of judgement and discretion in advising executive management on public and community relations matters while maintaining an effective working relationship with the media. The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies, as they occur, within the Department of Behavioral Health.
- Official Title: Administrative Supervisor II
For additional details, please refer to the Administrative Supervisor II job description.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, verification of employment history and education, and a medical exam.
Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required. A valid California Class C drivers license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation.
Qualifying experience must include at least one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience over a support services staff. (Experience must be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of the Application.)
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
NOTE: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials by the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be conducted via email . Please be sure the email provided on this application is active and checked regularly. It is your responsibility to keep your personal information up to date. Update your Spam, Junk, Bulk, and Firewall settings as needed to ensure that you receive all information pertaining to this recruitment.
EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.
