Community Coordinator (Beautify Fresno)

Job Description:

Community Coordinator (Beautify Fresno)

Description

Position Description

The City of Fresno is searching for dedicated, responsive, and conscientious individuals to join our team as a Community Coordinator. Under general supervision, Community Coordinators perform a variety of public relations and community contact duties; coordinates special events; conducts special studies and provides administrative assistance within the department /division.

One vacancy exists in the Department of Public Utilities. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

The Department of Public Utilities, Community Coordinator will work under the purview of the Program Administrator of Beautify Fresno, and will serve as a liaison to constituent groups, associations, non-profit organizations, service clubs and other community-based groups, as well as assisting in the planning of volunteer events and managing the data from the day-to-day operations of Beautify Fresno work crews removing litter and graffiti around the city. The Community Coordinator will also facilitate presentations and discussions with City of Fresno Councilmembers and staff and communicate district litter and graffiti concerns, as well as collect and analyze data, identify opportunities, and make recommendations to the Program Administrator of Beautify Fresno.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

-Contacts citizens; works with the public to determine desired services.

-Meets with persons and groups in the community to seek solutions to problems.

-Works with governmental and other agencies to secure services for City residents.

-Organizes citizen participation activities.

-Assists in the review and analyses of City procedures and practices, which affect citizens of Fresno; drafts recommendations to appropriate City staff as required.

-May act as a facilitator to assist individuals or organizations in reaching formal or informal settlements of disputes.

-May represent the City at meetings of various community groups or organizations and City departments to coordinate services or plan special events or functions.

-Performs special assignments upon request.

-Develops and coordinates special events to enhance community awareness of City services; informs City residents of available public and private services; coordinates activities with other

City divisions, departments, and public and private agencies.

-May plan, coordinate, assign, participate in, direct, schedule and evaluate the day-today work activities and performance of lower-level staff and provide training.

-Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, rules, regulations, work methods and safety practices; ensures compliance with local, state and federal statutes, rules and regulations.

-Prepares or directs the preparation of necessary reports, logs, memoranda, correspondence and other data.

-Assists and participates in goal setting, budgeting, strategic planning and organizational development; may identify barriers to goal achievement; recommend and implement solutions.

-May assist in the coordination and set-up of department, division or community presentations.

-May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Incumbents assigned to the Animal Center may be required to handle and restrain animals humanely and safely using approved protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) and practices including assisting in cleaning and disinfecting kennel areas, food dishes and equipment along with feeding and exercising animals.

Performs other associated duties as assigned.

Candidates must have the ability to work flexible hours to accommodate engagement with community members and community-based organizations.

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the department head.

Full job description available at: https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Community-Coordinator-12_23-Signed.pdf

View We Work For You video to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno: https://youtu.be/RjOUf52KPrk?si=NmkwtgYbTxdKcKOz

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 2 Classification Management Confidential Unrepresented

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes up to $75 per month.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays plus birthday and two (2) personal days.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year for exempt employees.
BILINGUAL PREMIUM: PAY: $100 per month
ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrue (15.5) hour per month of Annual Leave, with cash out provisions.
SUPPLEMENTAL SICK- 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement Systems, one of the best funded public systems in the state. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies. Vested in Retirement benefits after 5 years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DROP (Deferred Retirement Option Program): an optional, voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits in a special savings account within the Retirement System while continuing to work for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation minimum is age 50 and vested. Benefits includes ownership of accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

Additional information regarding the City of Fresno benefits is available at
https://www.fresno.gov/personnel/human-resources-support/#tab-1

The Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, political science, business administration, mass communications or related field.

AND

Two (2) years of administrative support experience which emphasized public and community relations. Additional years of qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required at time of appointment. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

How To Apply

APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ON-LINE APPLICATION. PLEASE VISIT
www.fresno.gov/jobs. TO APPLY. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please
view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call
(559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment
application.

ALL CORRESPONDENCE regarding this recruitment and exam process will be sent via e-mail. All applicants will acknowledge such understanding when they complete their on-line application. Verify we have your correct e-mail address before you submit your application. It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email frequently to ensure they receive all pertinent communication from the Personnel Services Department on a timely basis. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.

It is an applicant's responsibility to check their email account and to ensure it is set up to accept emails from the City of Fresno. Dependent upon your settings, notices from the City of Fresno may be directed to the junk mail or spam folders. It is the applicant's responsibility to check these folders as well.

Applications must be submitted by midnight on the filing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason. FOR THIS RECRUITMENT, IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT PERMANENT FRESNO CITY EMPLOYEES APPLY THROUGH PEOPLESOFT SELF SERVICE.

Selection Process

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line. Applications may be submitted at www.fresno.gov/jobs. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

A select group of candidates will be invited to interview for this excellent opportunity.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due
to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in
advance of the examination.

Closing Date/Time: 01/29/2025

Salary:

4188.00 - 7524.00