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Posted: 27-Apr-26
Location: Union City, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $137,251.92 - $166,830.14 Annu
Categories:
Preferred Education:
$65.99 - $80.21 Hourly
$11,437.66 - $13,902.51 Monthly
$137,251.92 - $166,830.14 Annually
Final Filing Date: Sunday, 5/17/2026 at 5:00 PM
This posting will remain open until 100 applications have been received or until the deadline, whichever occurs first. Please apply as soon as possible to ensure your application is received.
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
At Union Sanitary District, the work we do isn’t always visible—but it’s essential. Every day, we protect public health and the environment by providing wastewater services that keep our communities safe and sustainable.
We’re looking for a Legislative and Communications Coordinator who is passionate about public service and wants to help tell that story.
This is a unique opportunity to shape how a vital public agency connects with its community, elected officials, and stakeholders. If you’re someone who enjoys translating complex topics into meaningful, engaging content—and wants your work to have a real impact—this role offers purpose, variety, and influence.
Why Join Us?
- Serve Your Community: Your work directly supports environmental protection and public health.
- Be a Strategic Voice: Help guide messaging that informs residents, leaders, and decision-makers.
- Engage Beyond the Office: Represent the District at community events, regional groups, and legislative forums.
- Collaborate Across Teams: Work closely with leadership and departments to bring important stories and initiatives to life.
- Do Meaningful Work Every Day: From legislation tracking to public outreach, no two days are the same.
What You’ll Do
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In this dynamic, journey-level role, you’ll coordinate the District’s communications and legislative efforts, including:
- Developing compelling content—press releases, social media, videos, newsletters, and presentations—to inform and engage the public
- Managing and enhancing the District’s website and digital presence
- Leading community outreach and public education efforts
- Monitoring and analyzing federal, state, and local legislation and providing timely updates to leadership
- Building relationships with media, community organizations, and government partners
- Supporting strategic messaging and advising teams on effective communication approaches
- Helping plan and promote events that connect the public to the District’s mission
This position plays a key role in ensuring our community understands the value of the services we provide and the policies that shape them.
This position is required to represent the District and its interests at various events at the local, regional, State or Federal level. These events may require travel occasionally, including overnight stays, (e.g. CASA, NACWA or CWEA) and the events are typically after normal business hours or weekends.
Your work will:
- Increase public understanding of essential wastewater services
- Support informed decision-making at the local and state level
- Strengthen trust between the District and the communities we serve
- Help shape policies that protect our environment for future generations
Join a Mission That Matters
If you’re looking for more than just a job—if you want to contribute to something meaningful and serve your community—we invite you to apply.
Be part of a team that makes a difference every day.
Top-Notch Benefits & Perks:
- Retirement Security: CalPERS retirement plans with 457 deferred compensation plan with matching contributions.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance for you and your family.
- Work-Life Balance: Start with two weeks’ vacation (increasing with longevity), plus 12 paid holidays and 26 hours of floating holidays.
- More Perks: Life and disability insurance, educational reimbursement, student and computer loan programs, and deferred compensation matching.
- Potential for up to two (2) days per week remote work following passing of probation.
How to Join Our Team:
Apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/unionsanitary before the deadline! Here’s what to expect in our process:
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In-Person Qualifications Appraisal Interview and Work Sample – Thursday, 6/11/2026.
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In-Person Finalist Interview – Week of 6/15/2026.
All candidates must pass a background check, Live Scan, and DMV clearance.
Accessibility: If you need accommodations during the application or selection process, please reach out to Human Resources at hr@unionsanitary.ca.gov.
Additional Information
Employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be assigned emergency response duties as required by law.
Union Sanitary District is an equal opportunity employer committed to environmental stewardship and community service.
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What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking:
- A skilled communicator who can make technical information clear and engaging
- A strategic thinker who understands the role of public agencies in the community
- A collaborative partner who thrives in a team-based environment
- A strong writer and editor with experience across multiple platforms
- Comfortable working with legislative and regulatory information and translating it for diverse audiences
- Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities
Typical Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, public administration, journalism, or a related field
- Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in communications or public relations
