Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in a meaningful and impactful career? Would you like to contribute to protecting people and the environment and accelerating a statewide transition to sustainable pest management? The Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) could be the place for you!

Under the direction of the Outreach Supervisor, the Information Officer I (Specialist) (IO I) serves as the Outreach Specialist, processing and responding to all public and media inquiries received.

The IO I is the first point of contact for the public and will coordinate across the department to respond to the public and media with timely, accurate and consistent information. This position supports the Department at public outreach events, including representing DPR at public events, and develops outreach materials, videos, fact sheets and communication on DPR and pesticide regulation in California. The IO I tracks and uses key outreach, communication, and public engagement metrics to continuously improve public communications support for the system.

This position will support a highly political and visible engagement, education and outreach strategy using and approaching work with sensitivity, awareness and a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• If education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must include a copy of your degree and/or unofficial transcripts in order to verify you meet the minimum qualifications. If you use unofficial transcripts to verify you meet the minimum qualifications, you must provide official transcripts prior to your start date, if selected for the position.

• In order to apply for this position, you are required to provide your complete employment history on the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678) form. A complete employment history must include, for each position listed, accurate dates, job title or State classification, hours worked per week (please indicate an average if hours worked per week varied), company or agency name, and a full description of duties and responsibilities held. A resume or other materials will not take the place of the complete STD. 678.

• Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information includes, but is not limited to: basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, marital status, age, national origin, medical conditions, and use of medical leave.

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: 1/17/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

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 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 Pesticide Regulation

N/A

Attn: T. Kalb

Human Resources Branch

1001 I Street, P.O. Box 4015

Sacramento , CA 95812-4015

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Pesticide Regulation

Human Resources Branch

T. Kalb

1001 I Street, MS 4B

Sacramento , CA 95814

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 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 response to the statement of qualifications (SOQ) is required to be considered interested/eligible in the position. The instructions are listed in the "Statement of Qualifications" section of this advertisement. You must answer the statement of qualifications in its entirety and follow all instructions for answering the prompt in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

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 application process. The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Terry Kalb
(916) 445-2757
terry.kalb@cdpr.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Marilyn Palmer-Townsend
(916) 445-0859
marilyn.palmer-townsend@cdpr.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:
EEO Office
(916) 445-3979
melissa.paden@cdpr.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

You must provide a statement of qualifications (SOQ) and follow all instructions for answering the SOQ prompt in order to be considered interested/eligible in the position.  The SOQ prompt is a narrative discussion and serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.

Instructions:
The SOQ should be typed, in no less than 11-point font size, Arial font, and no more than one page in length.

SOQ Prompt:

Describe your experience in bilingual public and media communication, outreach, engagement and education.

Note: Resumes, letters, hyperlinks and other materials will not be evaluated or considered a response to the Statement of Qualifications.

Job Tags

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