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  • Media Specialist I/II

    Visalia, California United States TULARE COUNTY Full Time $63,475.00 - $87,101.00 Annually Nov 01, 2025
    County of Tulare - HR&D Employer:

    TULARE COUNTY

    The mission of Tulare County Human Resources and Development is to attract, retain, and develop a highly skilled workforce. We provide a wide array of services to our department and agencies including training, payroll processing, employee/labor relations, employee records, wellness programs, and benefits administration. Our dedicated staff supports 20 County Departments and over 5,100 employees in more than 800 job classifications.  Tulare County employees enjoy generous benefits, including a choice of excellent health plans, vacation, paid time off and retirement packages. Working for Tulare County is like working with family. You are encouraged, supported and given flexibility to balance your work life and your private life. You'll have an opportunity to begin or enhance a meaningful career where what you do matters. To view jobs specific to the Health and Human Services Agency click here. 

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    Job Description

    This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies for those County departments that have this position, which are the Resources Management Agency, Probation, Sheriff and District Attorney’s offices. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies within these departments, please submit an online application for consideration.

    Current vacancy is with the Department of Resource Management Agency in Visalia.
    Salary Range:
    Level I: $5,289 - $6,446 Monthly
    Level II: $5,955 - $7,258 Monthly

    Typical Duties

    Level I:
      ◦ May serve as Department or Agency spokesperson in media requests for information when required.
      ◦ Assist in the planning, development, coordinat i on and implementation of media strategies to disseminate department or agency information.
      ◦ Assist in coordinating public relations activities.

    In addition to the above, Level II:
      ◦ Serve as Department or Agency spokesperson in media requests for information.
      ◦ Plan, develop, coordinate and implement media strategies to disseminate department or agency information.
      ◦ Coordinates public relations activities.

    For a full list of duties for Level I, please click here .

    For a full list of duties for Level II, please click here .

    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.

    Education:

    Level I/II:
      ◦ Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, marketing, public relations or a related field

    Experience:

    Level I:
      ◦ Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in journalism, mass media communication or public relations.

    Level II:
      ◦ Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in journalism, mass media communication or public relations.

    Knowledge of:
      ◦ Various journalistic styles.
      ◦ Current principles, techniques and objectives of public information and public relations programs.
      ◦ Strong written and verbal communication skills including the ability to employ a variety of writing techniques that inform the public on complex issues.

    Skill/Ability to:
      ◦ Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers.
      ◦ Operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment.
      ◦ Work in a multi-task environment.
      ◦ Represent the department or agency to the media in a professional manner.
      ◦ Interpret rules and regulations.
      ◦ Establish goals and objectives.
      ◦ Communicate oral with other employees, members of the media, other agencies, and the public by telephone, in a one-to-one, face-to-face setting, and in a group setting.

    License or Certificate:

      ◦ Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.


    Additional Information

    Conditions of Employment

    Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

    College Cost Reduction Access Act

    This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    Bargaining Unit 19

    The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

    Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability). This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).

    Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

    Retirement : The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

    Paid Holiday Leave : 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

    Vacation Accrual :
    2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
    3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
    4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
    5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
    Limit of 300 hours.

    FLSA exempt employees accrue an additional 5 days of vacation per year.

    Sick Leave Accrual : 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 60 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.

    Career Incentive Pay

    Employees who have completed five (5) or more Years of Service with Tulare County and meet the eligibility criteria described in Administrative Regulation – 52, earn additional pay according to the schedule below. Excludes Fire Battalion Chiefs.

    Years of Service

    % Increase

    Total

    5

    3%

    3%

    10

    2%

    5%

    15

    3%

    8%

    20

    2%

    10%

    Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $30,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

    Long Term Disability Insurance: A Long Term Disability plan is provided. This provides financial protection for you by paying a portion of your income while you are disabled.

    Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

    Deferred Compensation : A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

    To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

    The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.

    Closing Date/Time: 11/14/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
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