Salary: $7,716.00 - $10,852.00 Monthly
Location : Main Canal Office, Turlock, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1889
Department: EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
Opening Date: 06/03/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Description
JOB SUMMARY

Provide accurate, effective and timely communication, both written and visual, to employees and the public regarding the District and its actions, in support of TID strategic goals and fulfilment of the organization's mission and vision; maintain District's social media presence; maintain and update websites, including maintaining mandated accessibility compliance levels; perform as alternate District spokesperson to media organizations and news publications; respond to questions from the public; organize and participate in various District events and activities.

Examples of Duties
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and implement communications strategies, plans, programs and projects in support of the Division's and District's mission and goals.

Plan, organize and develop written and visual content for a variety of internal and external District communication formats.

Perform or coordinate the graphic design of various internal and external publications, such as newsletters, annual reports, brochures, surveys, booklets, and fact sheets.

Maintain the District's presence on current and future social media channels. Track and review analytics to develop plans and initiatives to improve upon that presence.

Maintain District web content and website organization, including maintaining mandated accessibility compliance, and coordination with outside vendors on general maintenance and compliance. Support maintenance and compliance efforts of TID adjacent websites.

Coordinate TID Water & Power Podcast, including buildout of topics and guest schedules, recording, editing and final production of monthly release.

Manage and improve District media monitoring platforms; locate, copy, and distribute news articles that pertain to District and its activities.

Communicate with media and members of the public concerning the District and the issues it faces, and when necessary, perform as an alternate media contact and spokesperson for the District. Exercise sound judgement in responding to social media comments, questions and misinformation.

Support internal communications with regular updates to internal employee portal.

Represent the District at various utility industry, business, community and educational functions.

Assist in planning, organizing and participating in various internal and external events such as tours, community event booths and TID hosted programs and events.

Capture photography and videography needs of the District at work sites, events and in-office.

Comply with and enforce all District rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Perform other related duties as required or assigned by supervisor.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the skills and abilities would be:

Communications Specialist I
Education

Usually exhibited by a person with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in communications, journalism, public relations, business, marketing, English or related field.
Experience
Usually exhibited by a person with two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of communications, other related experience may be substituted.

Communications Specialist II
Education

Usually exhibited by a person with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in communications, journalism, public relations, business, marketing, English or related field.
Experience
Usually exhibited by a person with four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in the field of communications, other related experience may be substituted.
Skills and Abilities

Interpersonal and Communication: Must have the ability to: communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing with a broad spectrum of employees and outside contacts in the media, community and utility industry; understand and exercise TID voice and tone in all communications; develop and maintain business relationships with internal and external personnel; and demonstrate teamwork and cooperation. Must have a broad knowledge of the District and the issues currently facing the public utility industry. Must maintain confidentiality. Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so as to further positive relationships with customers, clients, co-workers, vendors, and management.

Technical and Analytical: Must have knowledge of: graphic design software and platforms used in the production of publications and printed material. Must have ability to write and edit articles for publication, and have a sense of design for advertisements, publications, and displays, as well as creatively design and develop a broad range of communication materials for internal and external audiences. Proficiency in the use of a camera and audio and video recording and editing, and other multimedia forms of communication. Must be competent in tracking and incorporating learning from analytical data to continually improve programs and projects.

Administration and Operations: Must have ability to: work independently and operate with minimal supervision; prioritize a widely fluctuating workload; work well under pressure and meet continuous deadlines with a high degree of accuracy. Must have excellent organizational and planning skills. Must be flexible in assisting members of the Division in supporting weekend, evening and early morning activities, as needed.
Supplemental Information

Communications Specialist I-II
Necessary Special RequirementPossession of an appropriate California driver's license.

Must file a Statement of Economic Interest in compliance with Governmental Code Section 81000.

Sign & Acknowledge a Confidentiality Agreement.
SELECTION CRITERIA

Item Percentage Required to Obtain a Passing Score

Oral Interview 70%

(Skill Assessment Exercise will be completed following oral interview)

Medical Examination

This position may require a medical examination to determine medical fitness for performing the duties assigned to the position or classification.

SUBMIT APPLICATION TO: Human Resources Department, via our web site at www.tid.org

POSTING

Internal and external applicants may apply beginning Wednesday, June 3, 2026 until position is filled or we have enough qualified applicants for consideration.

Internal Candidate Note: Please refer to TIDEA MOU Section 20.2 and/or MSPC Section 26.13 for additional wage information.

Human Resources Department

(209) 883-8253
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
The following summary of benefits is provided by the Turlock Irrigation District for employees filling regular full time positions.
Holidays: 12 paid holidays per calendar year

Sick Leave: 12 sick leave days per calendar year with no accumulation limit
Vacation:

M.S.P.C. Non-Bargaining Unit

2 weeks (7 month through 2nd year)

3 weeks (3rd year through 5th year)

4 weeks + 1 day(6th year through 14th year)

5 weeks (15th year through 24th year)

5 weeks + 3 days (25th year & thereafter)
1 Floating Holiday
Health Insurance is provided by the District and administered through our Third Party Administrator. Turlock Irrigation District utilizes the Anthem Blue Cross Prudent Buyer PPO Network. Out-of-pocket expenses can be limited if Anthem Blue Cross plan providers and hospitals are used. Employees have a choice of a PPO Plan or a HDHP (High Deductible Health Plan) during open enrollment or a qualifying event as per IRS plan guidelines.
Prescription Insurance is administered by Navitus. We have a four-tiered co-pay structured plan: generic; formulary; non-formulary; & specialty. For maintenance medications, the Navitus "Mail Order" plan is most cost effective.
Dental Insurance is provided by the District and administered through Delta Dental PPO Network. Preventative benefits are paid at 100%; basic benefits are paid at 80%, crowns, jackets and cast restoration benefits are paid at 50%. The District offers a voluntary Base Plus Buy-Up plan. Employee costs are minimized when utilizing a Delta Dental PPO Dentist/Orthodontist.
Vision Insurance is provided by the District and administered through VSP. Employee costs are minimized when utilizing a VSP Optometrist. The District offers a voluntary Buy-Up Vision plan.
Flexible Spending Account (Section 125) is made available to employees to cover health and/or dependent care expenses on a pre-tax basis. A flexible spending account credit card is provided by BCC for health care reimbursable expenses as per IRS regulations.
Health Savings Account is made available for those employees electing the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) only. A Health Savings Account credit card is provided by BCC for health care reimbursable expenses as per IRS regulations.
Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance is provided by the District through VOYA Employee Benefits. Coverage amount is two times the employee's annual base salary. The maximum benefit is $200,000.
Supplemental Life Insurance (Employees/Dependents) is available to District employees on a voluntary basis from VOYA Employee Benefits. Employees may elect up to $500,000, in addition to electing spousal coverage up to a maximum of $100k.
Long Term Disability is provided by the District and administered by VOYA Employee Benefits. The benefit may reimburse up to 66.66% of basic monthly earnings.
Deferred Compensation (457b plan) is available on a voluntary basis to District employees. Contributions are made before taxes through payroll deductions. Employees can authorize withholdings per IRS guidelines. Catch up provisions are available at age 50.
Social Security/Medicare participation is required for all employees. The District matches the employee contribution.
Retirement Benefits are provided by the District with a contribution by employees. The Defined Benefit Plans are based on date of hire, age, years of service, and average monthly salary at the age you elect to retire. Please refer to the appropriate retirement plan document based on date of hire.
Educational Assistance Program provides employees financial assistance for occupational related school courses.
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Describe your experience managing various social media platforms.
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Describe your experience developing and/or maintaining websites and the platforms or CMS used.
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Describe your audio and video recording, editing and production experience.
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Describe the most challenging work position you have held and briefly explain the challenges.
Required Question