Public Affairs And Communications Coordinator - Bilingual Spanish/English

Washington County's Administrative Office (CAO) is now seeking a Bilingual Spanish/EnglishPublic Affairs and Communications Coordinator. An important goal for this position is to enable and address language and cultural barriers affecting meaningful access to county services through thoughtful and planned communications. The ideal candidate will provide direct public information, particularly to the Spanish-speaking community, by acting as a general information resource disseminating accurate and culturally appropriate content and referring inquiries to departments and elected officials as appropriate.
In this position, the person will become part of the overall communications function of the CAO and will work closely with the CAO's Office of Equity, Inclusion and Community Engagement to help advance the organization's workplan for equity, diversity and inclusion. The successful candidate will create and translate public information into Spanish for dissemination to internal and external organizations as well as social media. The successful candidate will also serve as a liaison with the Spanish and English-language media on current Washington County activities, especially those associated with post-pandemic community resiliency.
Washington County is eager and committed to hiring individuals who reflect the many and diverse communities within Washington County. We are extremely interested in hiring individuals with a variety of language abilities that reflect the many cultures within the county, which we know will only strengthen and bring improvements to our work. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work. Together, we continue to build an inclusive culture that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees. With the help of every employee, our customers, our partners and our community - we can make meaningful progress in our mission of equity!! For more information about the County Administrative Office and Washington County, visit this link:Washington County, Oregon
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Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor's Degree in Public or Business Administration, Political Science, Communications, Journalism or related degree; AND
• Two (2) years experience related to public or governmental affairs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduate level training in a related field.

Additional Position Specific Requirements

• Must possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and have an acceptable driving record.
• Must be able to speak, read, write, and translate Spanish into English and English into Spanish.

Bilingual Position:
Designated bilingual positions require that the incumbent have knowledge of the Spanish language, spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Skill in writing Spanish accurately; ability to speak Spanish fluently; and ability to communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing are required. If you possess these skills, you are encouraged to apply. An additional $75/per pay period for bilingual skills will be paid to qualified employees. Pay periods are every two weeks. Selection Process

1. MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes.
2. SME Review: Applications for candidates that meet minimum qualifications will be forwarded to a panel of subject matter experts (SME) who will review and score your application This process may take up to 2 weeks.
3. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and pass the SME reviewas soon as possible.

Our Commitment to You
We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

• Veterans' Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to request veterans' preference points for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points
• Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: A reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance, please contact Human Resources at 503-846-8606 or careers@washingtoncountyor.gov at least 48 hours before the step(s) of the selection process for which you feel you need an accommodation.

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