{"code":"01306","codeVariants":["01306","1306"],"title":"COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST","variant":null,"jurisdiction":"L","class_of_service":"C","work_week":null,"state_class_code":null,"local_class_code":"4","salary_range":null,"note":null,"salaryInferred":false,"synthetic":false,"syntheticReason":null,"full_description_html":"<b>COMMUNITY RELATIONS SPECIALIST</b>\n\n <b>DEFINITION</b>\n\n Under direction, assists in the organization and development of a\n community relations program to advance community harmony, and\n performs field work to carry out the objectives; does related\n work as required.\n\n <b>NOTE: </b>The definition and examples of work for this title are for\n illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this\n title may not perform all duties listed in this job\n specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may\n not be listed.\n \n <b>EXAMPLES OF WORK:</b>\n\n Organizes an effective work program of community relations.\n\n Plans, develops, and executes an approved program of survey \n and research relating to community problems.\n\n Develops and maintains a harmonious liaison between the community\n and various government or private agencies to discuss all matters\n related to the reduction of prejudice and the elimination of\n discrimination in the area.\n\n Encourages community groups to organize and negotiate with\n private organizations and government agencies to promote\n acceptance of the objectives of a program to advance community\n harmony.\n\n Assists in the formulation of block and neighborhood\n associations.\n\n Prepares the residents for acceptance of new neighbors, new\n programs, or new ideas designed to promote community harmony.\n\n Speaks to private, civic, government, fraternal, and religious\n organizations to promote peaceful neighborhood and school\n integration as it relates to community harmony.\n\n Keeps abreast of the latest sociological materials and journals\n concerning residence, race, relocation, education, and intergroup\n relations.\n\n Prepares newspaper releases and prepares copy for journals and\n trade papers.\n\n Gathers and compiles statistical data pertaining to changes in\n neighborhood and to project anticipated problems.\n\n Prepares reports.\n\n Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic\n and/or manual recording and computerized information systems \n used by the agency, office, or related units.\n\n <b>REQUIREMENTS:</b>\n\n <b>EXPERIENCE:</b>\n\n Two (2) years of experience in community relations or\n community organization work concerning intergroup relations\n and/or experience in field work in any social welfare program.\n\n <b>LICENSE:</b>\n\n Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license\n valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather\n than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential\n duties of the position.\n\n <b>KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:</b>\n\n Knowledge of planning and implementation of a program for the\n purpose of promoting cooperation, understanding, and harmony\n between government agencies, community groups, and the\n general public.\n\n Knowledge of the collection, preparation, editing, and distribution \n of information for the purpose of promoting the services and \n activities of the organization.\n\n Knowledge of methods effective in securing the cooperation of\n civic, business, and community groups, government agencies,\n and the public in general.\n\n Knowledge of preparing reports and official correspondence.\n\n Knowledge of the maintenance of essential records and files.\n\n Knowledge of the attitudes of community groups and the general\n public with regard to government agencies.\n\n Ability to implement a community relations program to promote\n cooperation, understanding, and harmony between the government\n agency and the public.\n\n Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret significant information.\n\n Ability to serve as a facilitator between groups and individuals\n in the interest of resolving problems, promoting cooperation, \n and implementing a community relations program.\n\n Ability to speak before large and varied groups of people and\n lead discussions.\n\n Ability to work harmoniously with associates, subordinates, other\n groups, and individuals.\n\n Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.\n\n Ability to maintain essential records and files.\n\n Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual\n recording and information systems used by the agency, office, \n or related units.\n\n Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in\n English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.\n American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered\n as acceptable forms of communication.\n\n Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as\n long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after\n reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.\n If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause\n the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.\n\n<b>This job specification is applicable to the following title code:</b><b>Job<br />Spec<br />Code</b><b>Variant</b><b>State,<br />Local or<br />Common</b><b>Class of<br />Service</b><b>Work<br />Week</b><b>State<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Local<br />Class<br />Code</b><b>Salary<br />Range</b><b>Note</b>01306LC N/A04-<br />This job specification is for <b>local</b> government use only.<br />Salary range is only applicable to state government.<br />Local salaries are established by individual local jurisdictions.<br /><br /> 2/13/1997","sections":{"DEFINITION":"Under direction, assists in the organization and development of a\n community relations program to advance community harmony, and\n performs field work to carry out the objectives; does related\n work as required.","NOTE":"The definition and examples of work for this title are for\n illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this\n title may not perform all duties listed in this job\n specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may\n not be listed.","EXAMPLES_OF_WORK":"Organizes an effective work program of community relations.\n\n Plans, develops, and executes an approved program of survey \n and research relating to community problems.\n\n Develops and maintains a harmonious liaison between the community\n and various government or private agencies to discuss all matters\n related to the reduction of prejudice and the elimination of\n discrimination in the area.\n\n Encourages community groups to organize and negotiate with\n private organizations and government agencies to promote\n acceptance of the objectives of a program to advance community\n harmony.\n\n Assists in the formulation of block and neighborhood\n associations.\n\n Prepares the residents for acceptance of new neighbors, new\n programs, or new ideas designed to promote community harmony.\n\n Speaks to private, civic, government, fraternal, and religious\n organizations to promote peaceful neighborhood and school\n integration as it relates to community harmony.\n\n Keeps abreast of the latest sociological materials and journals\n concerning residence, race, relocation, education, and intergroup\n relations.\n\n Prepares newspaper releases and prepares copy for journals and\n trade papers.\n\n Gathers and compiles statistical data pertaining to changes in\n neighborhood and to project anticipated problems.\n\n Prepares reports.\n\n Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic\n and/or manual recording and computerized information systems \n used by the agency, office, or related units.","EXPERIENCE":"Two (2) years of experience in community relations or\n community organization work concerning intergroup relations\n and/or experience in field work in any social welfare program.","LICENSE":"Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license\n valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather\n than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential\n duties of the position.","KNOWLEDGE_AND_ABILITIES":"Knowledge of planning and implementation of a program for the\n purpose of promoting cooperation, understanding, and harmony\n between government agencies, community groups, and the\n general public.\n\n Knowledge of the collection, preparation, editing, and distribution \n of information for the purpose of promoting the services and \n activities of the organization.\n\n Knowledge of methods effective in securing the cooperation of\n civic, business, and community groups, government agencies,\n and the public in general.\n\n Knowledge of preparing reports and official correspondence.\n\n Knowledge of the maintenance of essential records and files.\n\n Knowledge of the attitudes of community groups and the general\n public with regard to government agencies.\n\n Ability to implement a community relations program to promote\n cooperation, understanding, and harmony between the government\n agency and the public.\n\n Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret significant information.\n\n Ability to serve as a facilitator between groups and individuals\n in the interest of resolving problems, promoting cooperation, \n and implementing a community relations program.\n\n Ability to speak before large and varied groups of people and\n lead discussions.\n\n Ability to work harmoniously with associates, subordinates, other\n groups, and individuals.\n\n Ability to prepare reports and correspondence.\n\n Ability to maintain essential records and files.\n\n Ability to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual\n recording and information systems used by the agency, office, \n or related units.\n\n Ability to read, write, speak, understand, or communicate in\n English sufficiently to perform the duties of this position.\n American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered\n as acceptable forms of communication.\n\n Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as\n long as they can perform the essential functions of the job after\n reasonable accommodation is made to their known limitations.\n If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause\n the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible."},"searchable_text":"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","snippet":"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 o...","salary_meta":null,"education_level":null,"experience_years":2,"has_license_requirement":true,"license_types":["driver"],"pension_system":"PERS","revision_date":"1997-02-13","erg_prefix":null,"erg_schedule":"A-P-R-S","range_number":null,"erg_name":null,"erg_union":null,"familyId":null,"familyName":null,"level":null,"specialization":null,"prefix":null,"isSupervisory":false}