- Salary
- $115k – $140k/yr
- Location
- CITY HALL - 1201 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City, CA
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Marketing
- Seniority
- Director
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
The City of Yuba City Administration Department is currently recruiting for a
Communication and Public Affairs Director.
Communication and Public Affairs Director.
This recruitment will close on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 12pm (PST).
The best qualified candidate for this position will possess:
- Five (5) or more years of directly relevant experience in a public agency performing duties which include marketing, communications, and community engagement and education.
- Above average judgment and political acumen in order to serve as a trusted advisor to City officials and employees.
- Advanced knowledge of social media including developing and coordinating a public agency’s social media strategy and managing social media content to ensure information is accurate, timely, engaging, and useful.
- Demonstrated ability to develop positive and productive partnerships with local media outlets, and ability to serve as the City’s spokesperson in the event of an emergency.
- A Public Information Specialist Certification through Cal OES/CSTI.
- Ability to effectively and professionally represent the City in meetings with governmental agencies, community groups, local businesses, and various professional and regulatory organizations.
Under administrative direction the incumbent in this position develops, coordinates, manages, and monitors comprehensive public information, community engagement, and media outreach programs for the City; promotes a positive image of the City; generates awareness and educates stakeholders about City services, projects, and issues that may affect them; advises and assists City leaders and other employees on related public information and community relations activities; develops productive relationships with local media outlets; and performs related duties as assigned.
To view full details of the position, please review the job description on the City's website: Communication and Public Affairs Director
The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas. The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small-town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:Education:
Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in business or public administration, journalism, marketing, public relations, political science, or a related field.
Experience:
Five (5) years of recent full-time public relations and/or communications media experience which may include public communications, public relations, marketing, branding, outreach and/or developing, writing or producing materials for use in print and electronic media.
Relevant public communications, public relations, or social media platform marketing experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
Licenses and Certifications:
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a satisfactory driving record to be maintained throughout employment.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of appointment, a Public Information Specialist Certification through Cal OES/CSTI to be maintained throughout employment.
FINAL FILING DATE: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 12PM (PST).
The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit www.yubacity.net for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.
The information above is a brief summary of job duties. Please visit www.yubacity.net for additional information regarding this position and employment with the City of Yuba City.
- You must demonstrate that you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
- Please complete ALL sections of the application. A resume or other supplemental materials may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that reference "see resume" will be disqualified. Your resume and supplemental materials will not be considered as part of the initial screening process.
- Be sure to review your application prior to submission. No new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date.
- Application materials are the property of the City of Yuba City and will not be returned.
- It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number and email address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews.
Selection Process
Those candidates who are deemed to be best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process. The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:
Those candidates who are deemed to be best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process. The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to:
- Best Qualified Screening - Week of November 2nd
- Oral Panel Interviews - Tentatively scheduled for the week of November 16th
- Finalist Interviews - TBD
Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include:
- Criminal Background Check
- Reference Check
Equal Employment Opportunity
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at (530) 822-4732.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Questions
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:
The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE.
The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at (530) 822-4732.
The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
Questions
Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process:
- For a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the NEOGOV application process, visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide
- Visit the City of Yuba City website: www.yubacity.net/jobs
- Email the Human Resources Department at [email protected]
- Call the Human Resources Department at (530) 822-4610
- Visit City Hall: 1201 Civic Center Blvd, Yuba City, CA 95993