Job Specification
COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST
DEFINITION
Under direction, assists in the organization and development of a
community relations program to advance community harmony, and
performs field work to carry out the objectives; does related
work as required.
NOTE: The definition and examples of work for this title are for
illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this
title may not perform all duties listed in this job
specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may
not be listed.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
Organizes an effective work program of community relations.
Plans, develops, and executes an approved program of survey
and research relating to community problems.
Develops and maintains a harmonious liaison between the community
and various government or private agencies to discuss all matters
related to the reduction of prejudice and the elimination of
discrimination in the area.
Encourages community groups to organize and negotiate with
private organizations and government agencies to promote
acceptance of the objectives of a program to advance community
harmony.
Assists in the formulation of block and neighborhood
associations.
Prepares the residents for acceptance of new neighbors, new
programs, or new ideas designed to promote community harmony.
Speaks to private, civic, government, fraternal, and religious
organizations to promote peaceful neighborhood and school
integration as it relates to community harmony.
Keeps abreast of the latest sociological materials and journals
concerning residence, race, relocation, education, and intergroup
relations.
Prepares newspaper releases and prepares copy for journals and
trade papers.
Gathers and compiles statistical data pertaining to changes in
neighborhood and to project anticipated problems.
Prepares reports.
Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic
and/or manual recording and computerized information systems
used by the agency, office, or related units.
REQUIREMENTS:
EXPERIENCE:
Two (2) years of experience in community relations or
community organization work concerning intergroup relations
and/or experience in field work in any social welfare program.
LICENSE:
Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license
valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather
than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential
duties of the position.
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of planning and implementation of a program for the
purpose of promoting cooperation, understanding, and harmony
between government agencies, community groups, and the
general public.
Knowledge of the collection, preparation, editing, and distribution
of information for the purpose of promoting the services and
activities of the organization.
Knowledge of methods effective in securing the cooperation of
civic, business, and community groups, government agencies,
and the public in general.
Knowledge of preparing reports and official correspondence.
Knowledge of the maintenance of essential records and files.
Knowledge of the attitudes of community groups and the general
public with regard to government agencies.
Ability to implement a community relations program to promote
cooperation, understanding, and harmony between the government
agency and the public.
Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret significant information.
Ability to serve as a facilitator between groups and individuals
in the interest of resolving problems, promoting cooperation,
and implementing a community relations program.
Ability to speak before large and varied groups of people and
lead discussions.
Ability to work harmoniously with associates, subordinates, other
groups, and individuals.
Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.
Ability to maintain essential records and files.
Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual
recording and information systems used by the agency, office,
or related units.
Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in
English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.
American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered
as acceptable forms of communication.
Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as
long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after
reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.
If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
This job specification is applicable to the following title code: | | Job
Spec
Code | Variant | State,
Local or
Common | Class of
Service | Work
Week | State
Class
Code | Local
Class
Code | Salary
Range | Note | | 01306 | | L | C | | N/A | 04 | | - |
This job specification is for local government use only.
Salary range is only applicable to state government.
Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.
2/13/1997 |
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