Administrative Specialist Working Title Communications Specialist (Temp)

City of Camarillo

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Salary: $31 – $47/hr
Location: Camarillo, CA, CA
Department: Marketing
Seniority: Mid
Closing date: Today
Source: GovernmentJobs

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Administrative Specialist II
Working Title Communication Specialist

ABOUT THE CITY
Nestled in the heart of Ventura County, just minutes from California's scenic coastline, Camarillo offers a unique blend of small-town charm, a vibrant community spirit, and an exceptional quality of life as a forward-thinking and innovative local government, we are dedicated to delivering outstanding service while fostering a dynamic, empowered workforce that reflects the high standard to the community we serve. Discover more about us and our organizational culture here.

Learn more about the City Manager's Department here.

THE POSITION

The ideal communication specialist is a highly organized and creative professional with strong communication and collaboration skills. They will play a key role in supporting the City Manager’s Office, specifically the Community Relations Division, by managing social media programming, Cablecast content, and website updates, while providing essential administrative support in the form of processing invoices and preparing data analytics for reporting purposes.

This individual will be adept at creating engaging social media posts and graphics, programming content through Hootsuite, and producing advertisements for the government channel using Cablecast and Canva.

This individual will coordinate newsletter submissions, draft articles for monthly digital CityScene Newsletter, and maintain a citywide stock photo library to enhance messaging. The candidate will support the Community Relations Division in ensuring accuracy and consistency across departmental webpages and assist with community engagement efforts by supporting events and outreach activities.

The position requires a proactive learner who is comfortable using digital tools and eager to develop technical expertise in platforms such as Cablecast, Canva, and Hootsuite. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across all City departments are essential, as the role involves frequent interaction with staff and the public. A passion for clear communication, attention to detail, and a commitment to enhancing the City’s outreach and engagement will set the ideal candidate apart.

Please click on this link to see the entire classification description: Administrative Specialist II - Working Title Communications Specialist

Education and Experience:

Equivalent to the completion of twelfth grade supplemented by college-level coursework in business, public administration, or a related field, and two (2) years of administrative or clerical experience at a level equivalent to Administrative Specialist I.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

Principles and practices of public sector administrative support.
Office management practices and procedures.
Records management and retention requirements.
Applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations related to assigned functions.
Business writing, report preparation, and standard formatting practices.
Standard computer applications including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.

Ability to:

Perform a wide variety of administrative duties independently.
Interpret, apply, and explain policies and procedures.
Organize and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
Prepare clear and concise correspondence, reports, and other written materials.
Exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Provide training and guidance to other staff.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Provide courteous and effective service to the public and coworkers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office setting with extensive public contact and frequent interruptions.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

The City of Camarillo is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, or other factors. We believe in fostering an inclusive work environment where employees feel valued, respected and empowered.

Disaster Services Assignments

As public employees, we play an enhanced role in the event of a disaster or other emergency in our community. You will be registered as a disaster services worker, and you will be issued a disaster services identification card. In the event of a disaster or other emergency, make sure that your family is safe and secure first, then report to your assigned emergency location. Temporary employees generally do not receive disaster services assignments.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email and spam regularly throughout the recruitment process. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view the correspondence.

FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION, CITY APPLICATION AND RESPONSES TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE LISTED CLOSING DATE AND TIME. TENTATIVE INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 14.