Media Relations Supervisor (JC-514041)

Job Description and Duties
Join us and work at the forefront of the state’s environmental public engagement as California takes historic action to combat climate change, build an equitable water future, and preserve, enhance and restore its water resources. The State Water Resources Control Board is seeking an experienced and strategic media and communications professional to join its Communications Office and supervise the agency’s media relations.

The State Water Resources Control Board has an opening for a Media Relations Supervisor (Information Officer II) in its Communications Office. The position is located at 1001 I Street, 24th Floor, Sacramento, right in the heart of downtown next to light rail stations and other public transportation.

Duties
The Information Officer II (Supervisory), Media Relations Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of frontline media relations staff and ensuring effective media management, message development, timely and accurate communications deliverables, customer service, office administration and training.

Additional Information
Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class.

If the position requires driving, you must possess a current and valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions
Positions at the Water Boards may be eligible for telework with in-person attendance based on the operational needs of the position and might be expected to comply with Executive Order (EO) 22-25 after July 1, 2026.

In accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and GC 14200, the successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment. Proof of residency may be required.

Salary Information
CalHR salary rules allow appointment at the entrance rate of a classification. For classes with alternate ranges, placement is based on education/experience. Employees appointed to the Attorney or Water Resource Control Engineer classification will receive Recruitment Higher Above Minimum (HAM) rate in accordance with the approved Civil Service Pay Scales.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period in accordance with the applicable bargaining contract. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

Job type
Full‑Time

The Water Resources Control Board is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer.

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