Public Affairs & Communications Director

Public Affairs & Communications Director

Salary

$155,020.32 - $207,742.08 Annually

Location

Roseville

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

202600196

Department

Public Affairs and Communications

Division

PAC Public Affairs and Communications

Opening Date

08/10/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Bargaining Unit

Management

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Description

Public Affairs and Communications Director

City of Roseville, California

Annual Salary: $155,020 - $207,742 DOE/DOQ

For first consideration, apply by September 1, 2026.

Career Brochure

The City of Roseville, California, invites experienced and forward-thinking public-sector leaders to apply for the position of Public Affairs and Communications (PAC) Director. Reporting to the City Manager, this executive-level role provides strategic and operational leadership for a highly visible department that ensures effective communications and legislative advocacy for a large, full-service municipal organization. Our ideal candidate is an excellent communicator and relationship builder known for their professionalism, political acumen, sound judgment, sensitivity to community issues and being a connected industry expert. They will be adept at navigating complex organizations, fostering trust with elected officials, and building strong collaborative partnerships across City departments, the media and broader community.

An ideal candidate demonstrates:

• Broad knowledge of best practices in communications and marketing techniques, public relations and community outreach, with the ability to be agile in meeting digital accessibility standards and embracing new technologies

• A strong track record of people-first leadership, including succession planning, performance management, staff development, and organizational culture-building

• Experience presenting to a variety of audiences, working with executive teams, and collaborating with other departments and public agencies

• The ability to balance visionary leadership with practical execution, keeping projects moving forward while maintaining high standards of communication and brand presence as an employer of choice

• A commitment to equity, inclusion, and accessibility

Apply today to this unique opportunity to lead an innovative, strategic, and award-winning communications and legislative affairs team known for excellence, successful brand and public meeting management, and support of a dynamic and growing City!

SALARY AND BENEFITS

Annual Salary: $155,020 - $207,742 DOE/DOQ, PLUS Benefits package.

HOW TO APPLY

For first consideration, submit your resume and cover letter by September 1, 2026. The position is Open Until Filled.

SAVE THE DATE

Interviews will tentatively take place on Thursday, September 24th and Friday, September 25th (in person). Selected candidates must be available for both dates.

QUESTIONS?

Please contact your recruiter, Sukhy Dhillon, at skdhillon@roseville.ca.us or 916-774-5475.

Examples of Duties

Click HERE for a detailed and complete job description and minimum qualifications.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

• Seven years of increasingly responsible experience in communications or public relations, including three years of administrative and management responsibility.

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Training:

• Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in communications, journalism, marketing, or a related field.

AND

License or Certificate:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license.
• Possession of an Accredited Public Relations (APR) certificate issued by the Public Relations Society of America or California Association of Public Information Officials is desirable.

Supplemental Information

The City of Roseville is committed to an inclusive and supportive workforce and workplace. We are engaged in understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, because we believe this produces the best results for our organization and community.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the Citys benefits, visit our website here. Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• BeWell City of Roseville (CORE) wellness program
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and long-term disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay

GENERAL BENEFITS:

A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to the Citys temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.

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The requirement of this position is a minimum of a bachelors or higher degree. Select below the best response describing the highest level of education you have completed.

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Bachelors degree
• Masters or higher professional degree

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This position requires all candidates to possess a California Drivers License by date of appointment.

• Yes, I have, or will have, a California Drivers License by date of appointment.
• No, I will not have a California Drivers License by date of appointment.

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The requirement of this position is seven (7) years of increasingly responsible experience in communications or public relations. How many years of professional and increasingly responsible communications or public realations experience do you possess?

• Less than 7 years of experience
• Between 7 and 10 years of experience
• 10 or more years of experience

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The requirement of this position is three (3) years of administrative and management responsibility in the communications or public relations industry. How many years of professional management experience do you possess in communications or public relations?

• Less than 3 years of experience
• Between 3 and 5 years of experience
• 5 or more years of experience

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Employer City of Roseville (CA)

Address 311 Vernon Street

Roseville, California, 95678

Phone 916-774-5475

Website http://www.roseville.ca.gov