Public Information and Affairs Analyst

Job Description:

Public Information and Affairs Analyst

Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

PUBLIC INFORMATION AND AFFAIRS ANALYST

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

This recruitment will establish an open eligible list. The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current/future vacancies in different agencies within the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

This recruitment will be open for a minimum of five (5) business days and will remain open until Friday, May 22nd, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PDT).

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.

COUNTY OF ORANGE

The County of Orange is California's third most populous county, with more than 3 million residents and 34 cities. It is one of the region's largest employers, with a workforce of about 18,000. Working for the County offers a variety of opportunities for career development and growth, and the job satisfaction of serving the public and contributing to efforts that make a difference in people's lives.

PROBATION DEPARTMENT

The County of Orange, Probation Department is dedicated to continuous improvement, searching out and applying effective and research supported practices to assist justice involved Juveniles, their families, and adults to successfully navigate and successfully complete probation. Additionally, the Probation Department assists the criminal court system through investigations, probation reports and community supervision of approximately 10,000 adult and 800 juvenile clients on court-ordered probation or in diversion programs. The Probation Department also operates the Orange County Juvenile Hall, and two camps for youth. Under the direction of the Chief Probation Officer, a dynamic executive team with an organizational structure comprised of four bureaus - Adult Operations, Juvenile Operations, Strategic Development, and Administrative Services - serves the community using efficient and research supported corrections practices to reduce crime, assist the Courts in managing offenders, promoting lawful and productive lifestyles and assisting victims. You can learn more about the OC Probation Department by clicking here.

THE OPPORTUNITY
This role is focused on reviewing and analyzing legislation and understanding what it means for probation operations. The work includes tracking bills, assessing impacts to policy and practice, and preparing clear, straightforward briefings to support leadership. It also involves coordinating with staff and external partners to make sure the department is informed and consistent in its approach. The position provides subject matter expertise and supports informed decision-making, while working with lobbyists and county legislative partners to ensure the department is prepared and responsive to legislative activity.

The primary job duties of the Public Information and Affairs Analyst include, but are not limited to:

• Legislative Analysis and Bill Monitoring
• Executive Briefings and Written Products
• Legislative Coordination and Engagement
• Policy Impact Assessment and Advisory Support
• Cross-Department Legislative Support

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & CORE COMPETENCIES

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate extensive knowledge, skill, and functional expertise in the following core competencies:

Communication Skills

• Interacting in a professional and courteous manner
• Establishing productive and professional relationships with customers
• Writing professional organizational documents including legislative bulletins, communications, white papers and other high-level work with competing deadlines.
• Promoting open communication, feedback, and collaboration across stakeholders and jurisdictions.
• Building consensus among diverse groups to achieve business goals.
• Presenting complex ideas clearly and persuasively, both orally and in writing.
• Communicating effectively with various levels of individuals within the organization.
• Ensuring timely, appropriate communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Applying contemporary technical concepts and best practices to assignment.
• Consistently sharing technical knowledge to strengthen collaboration and relationships.

Managerial Skills

• Leading confidently by taking personal responsibility for decisions and actions.
• Aligning vision with County strategic goals and departmental objectives.
• Building effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrating strong political savvy.
• Promoting flexibility by planning for the effects of organizational change.
• Initiating and displaying a willingness to adapt to obtain and sustain key business initiatives.
• Actively promoting teamwork by creating a culture and environment that supports individual and team empowerment.
• Demonstrating ability and commitment to leading employees to meet goals and objectives while identifying and cultivating their talents.
• Confronting conflict directly and objectively with a goal of resolution for all parties.
• Applying high ethical standards of behavior to work assignments, decision making and developing professional relationships or quality of work/deliverables.

Technical Knowledge

• Researching and analyzing state and federal legislation.
• Planning, prioritizing and managing time to effectively and consistently meet project deadlines.
• Analyzing budget proposals for potential impacts to County programs and resources.
• Conducting high-level program, policy, organizational, and legislative analysis.
• Applying professional expertise to deliver value, innovation, and new perspectives to the organization.
• Applying functional knowledge/skill to solve problems and reach sound solutions.
• Providing high quality, technically sound recommendations.
• Maintaining confidentiality and discretion when dealing with sensitive information and issues.
• Identifying and using resources to promptly and successfully complete projects and overcome challenges.
• Writing new content, creating new pages and functionality for website.
• Managing and updating website(s), ensuring information is current, accurate and user-friendly
• Monitoring, assessing, and reporting website’s performance and effectiveness, while creating new solutions to improve and enhance customer satisfaction.

Analytical Skills

• Making sound business decisions based on limited, complex, or contradicting information and relevant public service ethical principles.
• Integrating innovative ideas and approaches to problem solving.
• Gathering, analyzing, and applying information skillfully.
• Working effectively in group problem solving situations.
• Recognizing potential adverse consequences of actions and recommending alternative solutions.
• Incorporating educated risk management and mitigation strategies into planning.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience

Three (3) years of professional public information, public affairs, political science, and/or legislative affairs experience related to assignment.

• A Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, business administration, public administration, political science, or a related field may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
• A Master’s degree in communications, public relations, business administration, public administration, political science, or a related field study may substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for the Public Information and Affairs Analyst classification.

NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Application Screening (Refer/Non-Refer)
Human Resource Services (HRS) will screen all application materials to identify qualified candidates. After the screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment. Applications and supplemental responses will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates who meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step. Resumes will not be accepted and/or screened in lieu of applications during the application screening step; therefore, you will need to demonstrate your qualifications on your application.

Application Appraisal Panel | Application Rating (Weighted 100%)
An Application Appraisal Panel (AAP) of job knowledge experts will thoroughly screen and rate all application materials for job knowledge, competencies, and related experience described above. (The information you provide will be used as a scoring device, so please be descriptive in your response. "See Resume" is not a qualifying response and will not be scored in lieu of the required information.) Only the most successful candidates will be placed on the eligible list.

Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedure listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.

Eligible List

Once the application screening has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy (VEPP)

The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:

Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at http://www.governmentjobs.com.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Lauren Taliaferro at (714) 645-7048 or at [email protected]

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:

• Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
  http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information.
• Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
• Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
• Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
• 457 Defined Contribution Program

*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 5/22/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$96,075.20 - $133,078.40 Annually