Position Description

The City of Fresno is searching for dedicated, responsive, and conscientious individuals to join our team as a Community Coordinator. Under general supervision, Community Coordinators perform a variety of public relations and community contact duties; coordinates special events; conducts special studies and provides administrative assistance within the department /division.

One vacancy exists in the Department of Public Utilities. Immediate and future vacancies will be filled from this eligible list for a period of three (3) months from the date the eligible list is created, with the option of extending that period at the City's discretion. If the examination process is suspended for this recruitment, the eligible list may be limited to three (3) months.

The Department of Public Utilities, Community Coordinator will work under the purview of the Program Administrator of Beautify Fresno, and will serve as a liaison to constituent groups, associations, non-profit organizations, service clubs and other community-based groups, as well as assisting in the planning of volunteer events and managing the data from the day-to-day operations of Beautify Fresno work crews removing litter and graffiti around the city. The Community Coordinator will also facilitate presentations and discussions with City of Fresno Councilmembers and staff and communicate district litter and graffiti concerns, as well as collect and analyze data, identify opportunities, and make recommendations to the Program Administrator of Beautify Fresno.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

-Contacts citizens; works with the public to determine desired services.

-Meets with persons and groups in the community to seek solutions to problems.

-Works with governmental and other agencies to secure services for City residents.

-Organizes citizen participation activities.

-Assists in the review and analyses of City procedures and practices, which affect citizens of Fresno; drafts recommendations to appropriate City staff as required.

-May act as a facilitator to assist individuals or organizations in reaching formal or informal settlements of disputes.

-May represent the City at meetings of various community groups or organizations and City departments to coordinate services or plan special events or functions.

-Performs special assignments upon request.

-Develops and coordinates special events to enhance community awareness of City services; informs

City residents of available public and private services; coordinates activities with other City divisions, departments, and public and private agencies.

-May plan, coordinate, assign, participate in, direct, schedule and evaluate the day-today work activities and performance of lower-level staff and provide training.

-Ensures adherence to policies, procedures, rules, regulations, work methods and safety practices; ensures compliance with local, state and federal statutes, rules and regulations.

-Prepares or directs the preparation of necessary reports, logs, memoranda, correspondence and other data.

-Assists and participates in goal setting, budgeting, strategic planning and organizational development; may identify barriers to goal achievement; recommend and implement solutions.

-May assist in the coordination and set-up of department, division or community presentations.

-May be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Incumbents assigned to the Animal Center may be required to handle and restrain animals humanely and safely using approved protocols, personal protective equipment (PPE) and practices including assisting in cleaning and disinfecting kennel areas, food dishes and equipment along with feeding and exercising animals.

Performs other associated duties as assigned.

Candidates must have the ability to work flexible hours to accommodate engagement with community members and community-based organizations.

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the department head.

Full job description available at:

https://www.fresno.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Community-Coordinator-12_23-Signed.pdf

View We Work For You video to get an inside look at how rewarding it is to work for the City of Fresno:

https://youtu.be/RjOUf52KPrk?si=NmkwtgYbTxdKcKOz

Pay, Benefits, and Work Schedule

BENEFITS: UNIT 2 Classification - Management Confidential - Unrepresented

HEALTH INSURANCE:

The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental and vision for employee and dependents.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings. City contributes up to $75 per month.

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