Public Relations Supervisor*

The Job

Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents.

Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking a Public Relations Supervisor* to develop, implement, and evaluate communication strategies, plans, and materials to promote the Department.

The incumbent will perform a variety of complex job duties including preparing press releases; overseeing community outreach and education for the Department; addressing community groups and the general public on behalf of the Department; working in collaboration with the County Chief Communications Officer and Public Information Officer; supervising the work of Public Relations and Outreach staff, assigning and evaluating work, handling hiring and disciplinary actions; participating in top-level decision-making including matters related to public relations and communications; preparing and monitoring program budgets; overseeing the planning and implementation of all major department events; directing and overseeing the production of department publications such as newsletters, catalogues, reports, and brochures to the public.

The Public Relations Supervisor will be expected to handle high profile incidents while exercising a high level of judgement and discretion in advising executive management on public and community relations matters while maintaining an effective working relationship with the media. T he list established from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies, as they occur, within the Department of Behavioral Health.
*Official Title : Administrative Supervisor II
For additional details, please refer to the Administrative Supervisor II job description.

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients' Rights and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1000 positions and an approximate $700 million-dollar annual budget.

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The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

HEALTH BENEFITS PAID TIME OFF RETIREMENT PERKS - Medical & Dental: Family Coverage
- Vision: Zero Cost for Employee Coverage
- Premium Subsidies: Offset health costs
- Flexible Spending Account: Pre-tax account for qualified healthcare expenses
- County Paid Life Insurance
- AD&D Insurance
- DCAP Account
- Short & Long Term Disability - Up to 4 weeks accruable vacation with Cash-Out Options*
- 40 Hours Administrative Leave (Cash-Out Option)
- 40 Hours Annual Leave (Use It or Lose It)
- 11 Days Accruable Sick Leave
- 15 Paid Holidays
- Perfect Attendance Leave: Up to 16 Hours
- Flexible Work Schedules (in some departments)

- Retirement Reciprocity (depending upon position assignment)
- Generous Pension
- 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Retirement Medical Trust Fund
- 529 Savings Plan COUNTY PERKS - Annual Tuition Reimbursements
- Employee Discounts
- Commuter Services
- Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

For additional details, please refer to the Traditional Benefits Option .

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, credit check, and/or medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.

Travel: Travel throughout the County may be required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation.

Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

Two (2) years of full-time, professional-level administrative experience developing, implementing, and evaluating communication strategies, plans, and materials in promotion of a public agency.

Qualifying experience must include at least one (1) year of full-scope supervisory experience over a support services staff . (Experience must be clearly detailed in the Work Experience section of the Application.)

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

A completed Bachelor's degree in Public/Business Administration, Behavioral/Social Science, Journalism, Marketing, or other relevant field of study obtained from an accredited college/university. (This information should be clearly indicated in the Education section of the application. A copy of your degree/proof of graduation must be attached.)

NOTE: Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education.

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and leadership skills and be able to work collaboratively with other departments and agencies. Highly qualified candidates will communicate effectively, both written and orally, and have a strong working knowledge of research methodology, statistical analytical skills, and data processing systems and programs.

Selection Process

Application Procedure : There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience , as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click HERE for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process.

Supervisory Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits,* please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 3/28/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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