Public Outreach Supervisor

Public Outreach Supervisor Las Vegas Valley Water District - 4.3 Las Vegas, NV Job Details Full-time $127,106 a year 1 hour ago Qualifications Word processing Writing skills Project management Full Job Description Please note, you need to submit your application before 11:59 p.m. on the date prior to the close date listed. Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note the following important tips for applying. All portions of the application must be completed in detail. Work history, applicable education, and answers to the supplemental questions are all required. Applications missing any one of these sections will be rejected as incomplete. Referral to a resume is not acceptable. Set aside some time to complete your application. The system is unable to save applications that are in progress, and once you have submitted the application you cannot reapply. We strongly recommend that you review all the information on your application for accuracy. Once an application is submitted, you will be unable to edit it. Submitted applications are not viewable. If you would like to keep a record of what you will be submitting, we suggest you type your responses to the questions in a Word document, then copy and paste the answers into the application then save the Word document. Typing questions in Word will also minimize typing/grammatical errors since this is not an option in the system.

NOTE:

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Public Outreach Supervisor Open Date:

05/18/26

Close Date:

05/26/26

Salary:

$127,106.00 per year

Job Type:

Regular Location:

Valley View Campus, 1001 S. Valley View Blvd., Las Vegas For any questions regarding this announcement, please contact LVVWD Recruitment at .

FILING DEADLINE

The first 50 applications submitted ON or

BEFORE 11

59pm, Monday, May 25th, 2025, WHICHEVER

COMES FIRST.

Hours of Work:

4/10's, 7am - 6pm. Mon-Thurs. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader who can supervise staff, manage performance, and drive progress toward organizational goals. They have extensive experience in integrated marketing across digital, social, and traditional channels, and collaborate effectively with internal teams and external partners to lead campaigns, outreach, and media efforts. They can manage multiple priorities, such as community outreach, events, and partnerships, while supporting departmental objectives. Strong communication, organization, and project management skills are essential, along with a background in marketing, communications, or public outreach. They balance strategic thinking with effective execution.

INTRODUCTION

Human Resources will screen applications and supplemental questionnaires. Candidates possessing the strongest skills and experience for this position will be forwarded to the hiring department for further evaluation and to determine who will be invited to the formal interview process. The successful candidate may be required to pass a drug screening, background check and may be required to pass a job-related physical evaluation.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction, supervises and coordinates the work of staff and outside resources engaged in planning, designing, coordinating and implementing public relations, public outreach and engagement programs and activities to achieve District, Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) and Preserve strategic and policy goals and objectives; represents the District/SNWA/Preserve in meeting with other entities, business and community groups, industry associations and the media; provides professional recommendations in formulating communication, branding and channel strategy to engage customers, the community and the public; and performs related duties as assigned.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

Principles, methods and practices in the design and implementation of public relations, community affairs, public outreach and engagement and marketing programs; advertising and public relations industry practices and trends; methods and techniques of writing for advertising, marketing and public relations for a variety of audiences and in various channels; general principles and practices of conflict resolution and crisis management; customer relationship management and internal consulting concepts and practices; public administration principles, policies and procedures; financial/statistical/comparative analysis techniques and formulas applicable to areas of assigned responsibility; budget development and administration methodologies; District/Authority strategic and long-term planning goals and related public affairs, intergovernmental relations, media relations, community relations and business community issues and challenges as they apply to areas of assigned responsibility; federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to District/SNWA/Preserve programs, operations and policies; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; principles and practices of effective supervision; District human resources policies and labor contract provisions.

Ability to:

Plan, organize, coordinate and integrate the activities of professional staff, team members from other departments and outside agency, vendor and consultant resources to achieve program goals; build teamwork and collaboration within the unit and with other units and departments to optimize results; apply writing and presentation styles and techniques appropriate for differing business and journalistic/public relations proposes; edit written materials expertly; analyze, evaluate alternatives and make expert recommendations on the design and implementation of major public participation and community outreach programs; interpret complex information and ambiguous situations, discern relevant issues and dynamics and make sound professional recommendations consistent with the organization's mission, values and strategies and in accordance with applicable law, regulation and policy; coordinate multiple projects and meet critical deadlines; maintain accurate records and files; use word processing, graphics and database software applicable to carrying out assigned duties; apply sound political and professional acumen and judgment and exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive issues and volatile situations; represent the District/SNWA/ Preserve authoritatively before the media, with elected, business and civic leaders and in multiple forums; establish and maintain effective working relationships with executives, managers, representatives of other governmental agencies, business and community groups and individuals, Preserve donors, the public and others encountered in the course of the work.

Training and Experience:

A typical way of obtaining the knowledges, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from a four-year college or university with major coursework in journalism, public relations, communications or a closely related field; and six years of increasingly responsible professional experience involving the development and coordination of public information and outreach campaigns, programs and projects; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Licenses; Certificates;

Special Requirements:

A valid Nevada driver's license and ability to maintain insurability under the District's Vehicle Insurance Policy may be required for certain assignments.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, both in person, by telephone and in public settings; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve complex problems; observe and interpret people and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; perform highly detailed work under changing, intensive deadlines on multiple, concurrent tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with District/SNWA/Preserve executives and managers, elected and appointed officials of other public agencies, business leaders and executives, representatives of community, professional and environmental organizations, the media and the public, often requiring tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive issues and volatile situations.