Digital Content Specialist Job at California Department of Water Resources in Sa

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Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Digital Content Manager (Information Officer II) within the Digital Content Management Services Section, the incumbent is responsible for performing the professional and technical tasks related to the media relations and public affairs information activities of the Media and Public Information Section and the Public Affairs Office (PAO). Primary responsibilities are daily updates and maintenance of PAO social media platforms, assisting in updating and managing DWR’s public websites, and assisting with digital document accessibility checks.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Job Code # : JC-495116

Position #(s) : 840-450-5601-002

840-450-5601-001

Working Title : Digital Content Specialist

Classification : INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST)

$6,031.00 - $7,547.00 A

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions : 2

Telework : Hybrid

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• INFORMATION OFFICER I (SPECIALIST)

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date : 10 / 27 / 2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and / or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination / Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below :

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to :

Department of Water Resources

Mailing Address

Attn : Division of Human Resources

P.O. Box 1079

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at :

Department of Water Resources

Certification Desk

715 P Street, 7th floor

08 : 00 AM-04 : 30 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job :

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate’s relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate :

The Digital Content Specialist will create and manage digital and social media content for the Department. The ideal candidate must work effectively in a team environment to assist with the development and execution of digital and social media campaigns that are delivered to the media and the general public; analyze data to make informed decisions; remain up to date on current trends in social media and digital marketing; work independently as needed; and make sound decisions. The incumbent must have the ability to maintain cooperative relationships and work independently or as part of a team, depending on the situation. Additional support includes editing and management of the DWR’s public website, water.ca.gov, and assisting website users, overseeing, updating, troubleshooting, and approving all DWR website content. In addition, the candidate must have extensive skill and experience in writing and copy editing, which includes meeting tight daily deadlines. The incumbent should have knowledge of, or a keen interest in, the complexities of California water issues.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact :

Kari Carroll

(916) 820-8091

kari.carroll@water.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact :

Office of Civil Rights

(916) 653-6952

civilrights@water.ca.gov

California Relay Service : 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Requirements

To be considered, submit a completed State application (STD. 678), resume, and Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ). Applicants will be eliminated from the selection process if all required documents are not submitted. Please reference SAP Position # 50000466 and 50096399 and Job Control # JC-495116 in the “examination(s) or job title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application. The SQ is designed to elicit information regarding each applicant’s abilities, knowledge, and experience in relation to the advertised position. Please respond to the following questions in 12pt Arial font on two pages or less.

The following basis of eligibility will be considered : List eligibility, transfer, LEAP, reinstatement, and SROA / Surplus.

Resumes, cover letters, and / or other attachments will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. If you do not include your application, resume, and supplemental questions, your application package will be disqualified. Cover letters are optional. Click here to complete DWR’s Recruitment Survey. This survey is for research purpose only and will not affect the application status.

Special Requirements

The incumbent must be willing to travel outside or during normal business hours and must have a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License. Periodic statewide travel may be required.

Examination / Assessment

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug‑free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with objective that is consistent with drug‑free workplace use of illegal drugs inconsistent with law.

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