Bilingual Board of Supervisors' Field Representative (English/Spanish)

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Bilingual Board of Supervisors' Field Representative (English/Spanish)

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Position Information

Join the First Supervisorial District of Sonoma County as a Bilingual Board of Supervisors' Field Representative.

Starting salary up to $57.79/hour ($120,614/year) and a competitive total compensation package*, AND a fluent bilingual premium**!

Please note: This position requires residing in the First Supervisorial District of Sonoma County and the most competitive applicants will live in the Sonoma Valley area. Please visit the Supervisorial District Lookup page to determine whether you reside within the First Supervisorial District. The address listed in the General Information section of your application will be used to determine whether you have met this requirement.
About the Position

The County of Sonoma is seeking a skilled professional to serve as a Bilingual Board of Supervisors’ Field Representative for the First Supervisorial District . This is an exciting opportunity to work for a Supervisor and establish a career in public policy. The First Supervisorial District is bounded on the north Franz Valley School Road, the Napa County line to the east, to the west by Petaluma Hill, Summerfield, Brush Creek, Wallace, and Riebli Roads, and San Pablo Bay to the south. As a Board of Supervisors’ Field Representative, you will perform a wide variety of tasks and constituent liaison work in support of the District, to include the following:

• Managing input from the community and moving forward projects and community-driven initiatives
• Recommending, researching, and supporting the development of programs and policy initiatives
• Conducting research to support and enhance the First District
• Liaising for constituents to resolve issues with the county, federal, and state partners
• Providing referrals to local resources
• Receiving and responding to constituent inquires - written and/or verbally in Spanish and English
• Developing content for newsletters, websites, and social media
• Monitoring social media for constituent messages requesting assistance
• Attending events and representing the Supervisor in Sonoma Valley
• Assisting in uplifting community events with the First District team
• Facilitating public meetings with the Municipal Advisory Committees and Sonoma Valley Community Advisory Commission

The anticipated work schedule for this position is eight (8) hours per day, Monday-Friday; however, there will be some evening and weekend work required. A flexible work schedule responding to District needs is expected.

Please note, an employee in this job classification is appointed by the Board Supervisor and is retained at the pleasure of that Supervisor. This class is exempt from the Civil Service Rules of the County of Sonoma as stated in Section 5 of Ordinance No. 305-A, as amended.
What You Bring

The ideal candidate will be an innovative and creative skilled professional with a familiarity of the First Supervisorial District community and the concerns and needs of its residents, and will also possess many of the following:

• Superb communication skills in English and Spanish
• Knowledge of key Sonoma County and community issues such as wildland fires, homelessness, water/ground water, Sonoma Development Center, Hanna Center, and/or Highway 37
• Availability and willingness to research and respond appropriately to the public’s concerns promptly via phone, email, and regular mail
• An empathetic and tactful professional demeanor, comfortable discussing issues with diverse individuals and groups with divergent points of view
• Political awareness and interest
• The ability to function independently in many settings
• Sound judgment to determine when to seek approval on decisions and when to proceed with independent decision-making
• Strong organizational skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite - specifically Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Proficiency in utilizing social media platforms
• Familiarity with the function and administrative structure of public agencies, including the role of the Board of Supervisors, and local and state political issues and conditions
• The willingness and ability to travel to and from the County’s Executive Offices in Santa Rosa and other locations
• Demonstrated ability to adhere to confidentiality for sensitive topics
• The ability to be empathetic and a good listener and work under stressful conditions, at times

Application Submission Requirements

Applicants are required to submit a completed application AND submit the following two (2) documents:

1. Current resume
2. Cover letter explaining your interest in the position

Please attach these documents to your application. If the documents are not submitted by the close of the recruitment, your application may be deemed incomplete. (If you would like to mail paper copies of your documents, please contact the County of Sonoma Human Resources at 707-565-2331 for further directions.)

About the Board of Supervisors
The Board of Supervisors enacts legislation to serve and protect Sonoma County residents, establishes general policies, and sets priorities for the operation of county government. They are the governing body that provides municipal services to the unincorporated areas of the county such as fire protection and law enforcement, land use regulations, road maintenance, parks, and lighting and water utilities. In addition, the Board of Supervisors oversees the functions and activities of the many branches of county government that provide county-wide services including health and welfare programs, elections, and public protection programs.

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Bilingual Premium Pay* - An additional $1.50/hour on top of the hourly pay rate for fluent bilingual positions
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• Staff Development/Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation - 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Additional Benefits: Excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, employee assistance program, professional development, and more
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory .
This recruitment is being conducted to fill a fluent, bilingual Board of Supervisors' Field Representative (English/Spanish). Bilingual positions require English and Spanish skills at the fluent (reading, writing, and conversational) level. Applicants who wish to be considered for a bilingual position must indicate their level of skill in the required supplemental questionnaire. An examination will be conducted prior to employment in a bilingual position to confirm the level of skill in this area. Bilingual premium pay is $1.50/hour for fluent skill sets.

The employment list established from this recruitment may also fill other full-time, part-time, and extra-help fluent bilingual English/Spanish positions that may occur during the active status of the employment list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience: Any combination of educational course work, training, or work experience that would provide an opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed is required. Normally this would include a degree in public administration, business administration, political science, public relations, or a related field, or comparable experience that would be equivalent to a related degree; and two years of experience in public administration, public relations/liaison, community outreach, or related area.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including special endorsements, as required by the State of California, may be required depending upon assignment to perform the essential job functions of the position.

The position advertised on this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Working Knowledge of: principles and practices of public administration; organization, function and administrative structure of public agencies, including the role of an elected Board; the Ralph M. Brown Act, Government Code § 54950 et seq; methods and techniques to communicate information via written, oral, and visual media; research and data analysis techniques used to research, analyze, and present information in verbal and written forms including report writing; current social and political issues affecting the community and the County and state and federal governments; administrative techniques and principles of organization; records management principles and practices; effective customer service principles and practices; social media techniques and modern office equipment.

Ability to: establish and maintain working relationships with high level officials and individuals and groups representing a wide variety of divergent views; coordinate meetings and events and manage small and large group meetings; be empathetic and a good listener; understand information requests of others and respond efficiently and accurately; plan, organize, and coordinate multi-faceted activities with a variety of entities; research and analyze information, evaluate alternatives and prepare recommendations; understand, interpret, explain and apply laws, rules, policies and procedures; explain programs to policy makers and the public; communicate effectively both verbally and in written form sufficient to convey information and instructions to the public and other employees in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, sensitivity, and confidentiality; use sound judgment; review confidential records and written or verbally communicated information and record such information accurately; retain and recall information to respond to inquiries and to efficiently search files and retrieve data as required; organize and prioritize workload and adjust to changes in workload and assignments to meet critical deadlines under pressure; and use and understand common database, spreadsheets, and social media and modern office tools.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

Applications and resumes will be reviewed to ensure candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position. Candidates possessing these requirements will be referred to the department for further consideration. The hiring department will contact candidates who appear to best meet the requirements and needs of the position and take further steps in making a selection for the position.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Additional Information

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job announcement must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

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Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

County of Sonoma Benefits: Management*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at Labor Agreements & Salary Resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to Human Resources or contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at [email protected] or (707) 565-2900.

*Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 3/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$99,221.68 - $120,614.66 Annually