Community Liaison (At-Will)

What are you seeking in a new position?   If you’re like many others, doing something meaningful is important to you. How about work/life balance?   Affordable healthcare?   Comprehensive well-being programs?   An excellent retirement plan with significant employer contributions? 

If you answered “yes” to these questions, keep reading.  You can find it all right here in Pinal County. It might be time for a change of scenery, where you can make a difference and benefit from an employer who cares for and values its people.  

Pinal County proudly invests in the future of our 2000 employees every day, and we have the best team!  We offer a wide range of impressive benefits, including retirement plans that are among the best Arizona has to offer!  Just take a look:  

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work-Life Balance. 
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  • 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
    • After Three (3) Years of Service, 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
    • After Five (5) Years of Service, 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays  One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  • Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  • Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  • Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
•   Comprehensive Wellness Program
  • Quarterly Wellness Challenges 
  • Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  • Vaccination Clinics
  • Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  • Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  • Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  • Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  • Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  • Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth 
• Qualified Employer - Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program - Department of Education
• Employee Assistance Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave 
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance. 

Additionally, collaborate with a talented team committed to making Pinal County an outstanding place for residents and staff. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. 

Before you apply, watch this video to learn helpful tips for completing an application at Pinal County: 

• Plan, administer, and coordinate the PCAO community relations programs to assure that the County Attorney's key messages reach the public.
• Review and determine needs, define goals, and recommend steps needed to carry out a planned community event.
• Manage assigned public information marketing programs.
• Disseminate clear, timely, and accurate information to the community and perform duties within scope of authority and in compliance with PCAO policies and quality standards.
• Serve as department liaison with various external groups, such as the media, convention and visitor's bureau, business interests, community groups, and the general public.
• Develop partnerships with community agencies and businesses to encourage program participation and sponsorships.
• Organize and attend community relations meetings, take notes, and maintain a database of meeting issues, items to be addressed and resolved, and actions required.
• Create new outreach programs that will meet the County's needs in a variety of areas.
• Recruit, train, coordinate, and supervise volunteers for special events and community programs, compile and distribute materials and supplies, and prepare and process administrative paperwork.
• Manage the development and distribution of publications and information packets.
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies and procedures.
• Respond to questions, concerns, and requests for information from the general public, research and respond to community issues within scope of authority, and refer matters requiring policy interpretation to supervisor for resolution.
• Conduct and coordinate assigned projects, compile information, and summarize findings on assigned issues.
• Establish procedures for accomplishing projects, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases of projects.
• Review Community Outreach project proposals or plan to determine time frame, funding limitations, as well as creating new Outreach projects that meet the needs of PCAO.
• Coordinate and substitute for and with CA's administrative assistant to schedule events and personal appearances.
• Coordinate the communications of applicants to the Community Outreach Fund.
• Maintain the integrity, professionalism, values, and goals of the County Attorney's Office by assuring that all rules and regulations are followed and that accountability and public trust are preserved.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records and restricted County information.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Political Science, Criminal Justice, or related field.
• Five (5) years of experience in community relations programs or civic and community boards. Must pass a thorough background investigation.
• Or an equivalent combination of relevant educations and/or experience may substitute for the minimum requirements.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of experience in working with web server software, creating and administering web pages or web sites.
• Arizona residents must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License upon hire; newly established Arizona Residents must have one within 30 days of hire.
• Additional technical training and certifications may be required

• Knowledge of correct English grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Knowledge of public records laws and redaction.
• Knowledge of applicable state and Federal laws, regulations, and statutes, including RICO funding guidelines.
• Knowledge of criminal justice and public safety agency terminology.
• Knowledge of geography, roads, and landmarks of Pinal County.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of public relations, marketing, and public communications.
• Knowledge of correct English grammar, composition, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
• Knowledge of principles of record keeping and records management.
• Skill in preparing communications and public relations information for diverse audiences.
• Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and specialized software and enter information with speed and accuracy.
• Ability to follow and effectively communicate oral and written instructions.
• Ability to provide effective customer service and deal tactfully and courteously with the public.

  PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is light and requires exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects.  The work also requires the ability to finger, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, stand, walk, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:     
Work is performed in an environment making decisions that could lead to major community or organizational consequences if appropriate decisions are not timely.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.

This position is an exempt position under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not a covered position under the Pinal County Merit System Rules. Incumbents in this position serve at the pleasure of their respective Appointing Authority. The employment relationship is "at-will" and employment may be terminated at any time, for any reason, with or without cause.

NOTICE TO APPLICANTS

 We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration and may impact your future Pinal County applications.  The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the first quartile require additional approval.
 

All qualified candidates eligible to work in the United States are welcome to apply. However, visa sponsorship is not available.  Pinal County does not participate in STEM Optional Practical Training (STEM OPT).

Pinal County requires pre-employment screening, which includes a Motor Vehicle Record check, a comprehensive background check (encompassing employment, education, and criminal history), and drug testing for safety-sensitive roles. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify candidates from employment. Employment offers are contingent on successful pre-employment screening.  If driving is a requirement of the position, you must have a valid Arizona State Driver's License in accordance with Arizona State Law.  

Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties, just as though they were actually written out in this description. 

Salary : $53,619 - $83,109