Press Secretary
Sacramento, California
Employer: State Of California
Industry:
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
The California Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation (CDCR) is seeking a Press Secretary to join our leadership team!
This is a high-profile, high-exposure position, within our Office of Public & Employee Communications (OPEC) -- one of the busiest press offices in the State of California. This role serves as the primary spokesperson for the Department, on a wide range of the most complex correctional issues before various media audiences. In addition to being the lead Information Officer for OPEC, this position oversees the work of all Information Officers in the department.
If you are someone with exceptional leadership, communication, team-building and interpersonal skills to implement a broad range of complex media relations policy and communication strategies, as well as an understanding of how traditional communications intersect with cutting edge video, social media, and online content, this is a job for you! Our ideal candidate is a communications leader with a passion for media, trends, and storytelling focused on communicating a cohesive narrative for the Department to diverse audiences. Top candidates must be fluent with social media and digital asset tools, be adept at communicating with media and fostering relationships, be a strategic thinker and an innovative leader who will play a critical frontline role in positioning CDCR at the local, state, and national level. Top candidates must be a committed collaborator who has demonstrated leadership experience bringing together internal and external stakeholders to create and maintain a diverse and effective communications and external affairs program that broadly reaches targeted audiences.
This is primarily an in-office role, where remote work is occasional, and travel is required. The physical office location is currently in downtown Sacramento, CA at the Department's Headquarters.
To learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity, please contact the Executive Recruiter, Beth Kennedy, by phone at (279) 210-3204 or by email at bethany.kennedy@cdcr.ca.gov .
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-430434
Position #(s):
065-150-2144-001
Working Title:
Press Secretary
Classification:
Press Secretary, Media Relations $11,691.00 - $13,023.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information
Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration though education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments.
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation's largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.
Department Website: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/
OPEC Website: Office of Public and Employee Communications (OPEC) - CDCR
Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/20/2024
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Attn: Beth Kennedy
Executive Appointments Unit
P.O. Box 942883
Sacramento , CA 94283
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Beth Kennedy
1515 S Street, Application Drop Box or Suite101N
(Drop off not available weekends and holidays)
Sacramento , CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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:
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:
1. Minimum of 10 years' experience in public affairs and strategic communications leadership and oversight.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work in a team-based, collaborative environment that welcomes and promotes diversity.
3. Experience working with a broad range of media outlets and organizations that reach the diverse populations of California and the diverse ways in which consumers access information.
4. Thorough understanding of the policy issues associated with Corrections and the information relevant to CDCR's internal and external stakeholders.
5. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's issues and dynamics.
Benefits
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx .
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/ performancemanagement-merit-system-principles.aspx.
Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx .
This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Beth Kennedy
(279) 210-3204
bethany.kennedy@cdcr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 255-0458
M_CivilRights@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications Information
All interested applicants must submit a completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application package, of which will be reviewed by an executive screening committee. A SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills qualify them for the position, and serves as documentation of each candidates' ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
Statement of Qualifications Instructions Please provide an overview of your experience in public affairs and strategic communications leadership and oversight. Describe your experience in working with a broad range of media outlets and organizations that reach the diverse populations of California and the diverse ways in which consumers access information.
Please note: Applicants who fail to submit a Statement of Qualifications will be eliminated from the hiring process. Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.
Review and Selection Process
An executive screening committee will conduct a review of all application packages. Candidates with the most desirable qualifications may be invited for interviews. Interviews will be held in Sacramento, California. The Press Secretary serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is an "Exempt" position, therefore appointment to this position and salary offered are subject to Governor approval.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
This is a high-profile, high-exposure position, within our Office of Public & Employee Communications (OPEC) -- one of the busiest press offices in the State of California. This role serves as the primary spokesperson for the Department, on a wide range of the most complex correctional issues before various media audiences. In addition to being the lead Information Officer for OPEC, this position oversees the work of all Information Officers in the department.
If you are someone with exceptional leadership, communication, team-building and interpersonal skills to implement a broad range of complex media relations policy and communication strategies, as well as an understanding of how traditional communications intersect with cutting edge video, social media, and online content, this is a job for you! Our ideal candidate is a communications leader with a passion for media, trends, and storytelling focused on communicating a cohesive narrative for the Department to diverse audiences. Top candidates must be fluent with social media and digital asset tools, be adept at communicating with media and fostering relationships, be a strategic thinker and an innovative leader who will play a critical frontline role in positioning CDCR at the local, state, and national level. Top candidates must be a committed collaborator who has demonstrated leadership experience bringing together internal and external stakeholders to create and maintain a diverse and effective communications and external affairs program that broadly reaches targeted audiences.
This is primarily an in-office role, where remote work is occasional, and travel is required. The physical office location is currently in downtown Sacramento, CA at the Department's Headquarters.
To learn more about this exciting leadership opportunity, please contact the Executive Recruiter, Beth Kennedy, by phone at (279) 210-3204 or by email at bethany.kennedy@cdcr.ca.gov .
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-430434
Position #(s):
065-150-2144-001
Working Title:
Press Secretary
Classification:
Press Secretary, Media Relations $11,691.00 - $13,023.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Sacramento County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Exempt Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information
Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration though education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.
Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. CDCR/CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments.
Founded in 1885, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) is one of the nation's largest and most diverse correctional departments in the country. We are dedicated to enhancing public safety through the safe and secure incarceration of offenders, by providing effective parole supervision, and implementing rehabilitative strategies to successfully reintegrate offenders into our communities.
Department Website: https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/
OPEC Website: Office of Public and Employee Communications (OPEC) - CDCR
Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Candidates new to CDCR are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 5/20/2024
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs. Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Exempt Position by the State of California.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Attn: Beth Kennedy
Executive Appointments Unit
P.O. Box 942883
Sacramento , CA 94283
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
Beth Kennedy
1515 S Street, Application Drop Box or Suite101N
(Drop off not available weekends and holidays)
Sacramento , CA 95811
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the "Statement of Qualifications" section below for specific requirements.
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:
1. Minimum of 10 years' experience in public affairs and strategic communications leadership and oversight.
2. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work in a team-based, collaborative environment that welcomes and promotes diversity.
3. Experience working with a broad range of media outlets and organizations that reach the diverse populations of California and the diverse ways in which consumers access information.
4. Thorough understanding of the policy issues associated with Corrections and the information relevant to CDCR's internal and external stakeholders.
5. Extensive knowledge and understanding of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's issues and dynamics.
Benefits
Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx .
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/ performancemanagement-merit-system-principles.aspx.
Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx .
This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Beth Kennedy
(279) 210-3204
bethany.kennedy@cdcr.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Civil Rights
(916) 255-0458
M_CivilRights@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Statement of Qualifications Information
All interested applicants must submit a completed Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with their application package, of which will be reviewed by an executive screening committee. A SOQ is a narrative discussion of how the candidate's education, training, experience, and skills qualify them for the position, and serves as documentation of each candidates' ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
Statement of Qualifications Instructions
- The SOQ should be no more than two (2) pages in length, should be single-spaced and typed in 12-point Arial font.
- The SOQ must be numbered, with the two (2) prompts restated in the same order as below. Your response to each prompt should provide detailed examples of your experience and describe your qualifications in the areas below:
Please note: Applicants who fail to submit a Statement of Qualifications will be eliminated from the hiring process. Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications.
Review and Selection Process
An executive screening committee will conduct a review of all application packages. Candidates with the most desirable qualifications may be invited for interviews. Interviews will be held in Sacramento, California. The Press Secretary serves at the pleasure of the Governor and is an "Exempt" position, therefore appointment to this position and salary offered are subject to Governor approval.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
Created: 2024-05-05
Reference: JC-430434
Country: United States
State: California
City: Sacramento
ZIP: 95820