Community Liaison

City of Chino

place Chino, 91708

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Job Description

We're Hiring!

Join the City of Chino and Shape the Future

Are you ready to make a real impact? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, creative environment where your ideas matter? If so, join our team as a full-time Community Liaison assigned to the Administration Department!

The City of Chino offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. For more information, please click on the image below:

Who We Are

The City of Chino is a vibrant place to live, work, and play, which is recognized for its integrity and dedication to public service. Together, we take pride in providing quality, caring service to our community. The City of Chino pursues excellence in all facets of our operations and services, guided by the following Organizational Values:

Commitment to Our Community
Integrity & Accountability
Fiscal Responsibility
Partnerships & Teamwork
Innovation
Communication & Engagement

The Administration Department plays a central role in ensuring City Council policies and directives are effectively carried out while providing critical support across all City departments. This Department oversees key functions such as municipal management, public and intergovernmental relations, and special projects. It includes the City Manager’s and City Clerk’s Office, City Attorney, Public Information, as well as the Legislative Advocacy, Economic Development, Innovation and Information Technology divisions. Focused on collaboration, responsiveness, and ethical governance, the Administration Department is dedicated to supporting the community, elected officials, and city staff in building a strong, connected, and well-managed city.

Duties/Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

As our new Community Liaison, you will:

Establish and maintain intergovernmental relations between the City and a variety of agencies and organizations including the Inland Empire Utilities Agency, various water districts, the Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, the Chino Valley Independent Fire District board, the Chino Valley Unified School District board, and others.
Serves as a liaison to, and field representative for, the City Council; attend events with, and on behalf of, the Mayor and City Council members.
Organize meetings with citizens and other interested participants to gather broad-based community input on various issues and to identify community needs.
Lead employee committees, plan special events, and complete special projects, as assigned and assist in the coordination of the City’s public art program.
Track and monitor pending legislation affecting local government and serve as a resource on related policy matters.
Provides legislative support (research, policy development, staff reports, correspondence, legislative updates, meeting preparation).
Review, track, and prepare reports on legislative and regulatory proposals, coordinate with other departments to analyze and recommend a City position based on adopted City policy, staff input, and committee and City Council direction.
Research and respond to grant opportunities, prepare reports and outreach publications, and develop correspondence, summaries, and technical reports; support grant strategy including prospecting, applications, compliance, reporting).
Perform research and analysis on administrative, fiscal, and operational issues; interpret data, identify alternatives, and provide well-supported recommendations.
Respond to inquiries from the public, outside agencies, and internal departments; maintain databases and recordkeeping systems; and ensure compliance with City and mandated safety regulations.
Coordinate community recognition programs, such as the Home Beautification and Business of the Month, and the participation of elected representatives in City functions.

What We’re Looking For

Someone who:

Builds and maintains strong community partnerships through clear communication, exceptional customer service, and positive collaboration with residents, City staff, elected officials, boards, and commissions.
Understands the organization and function of public agencies, including the role of the elected City Council and appointed boards and commissions, and can effectively communicate City programs, policies, and initiatives to the public.
Organizes complex projects and information effectively, maintaining accurate records, preparing clear reports, and using sound judgment and modern technology to meet deadlines in a dynamic municipal environment.
Reviews, tracks, and prepares reports on legislative and regulatory proposals; coordinates with other departments to analyze and recommend a City position based on adopted City policy, staff input, and committee and City Council direction.
Assists with tracking and reporting of federal, state, regional, and local government relations issues potentially impacting the City, its policies, and operations.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Education: Equivalent to associate’s degree from an accredited college with major coursework in business administration, public administration, marketing, communications, or a related field. A bachelor's degree is highly desirable.

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience providing legislative and administrative support to an executive, administrator, or elected official. Experience in community relations, public sector administration, government affairs, or legislative affairs is highly desirable.

Highly Desirable Qualifications:

Experience conducting policy research and preparing briefing materials, staff reports, and correspondence, including analysis of fiscal and operational impacts.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including public speaking and the ability to convey complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
Experience developing and supporting grant applications, including coordination, compliance, and reporting.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret legislation, funding sources, and data to inform decision-making.

Special Requirements

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

Employees may be required to work overtime, weekends, evenings, and holidays as needed to meet operational needs.
Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standing office equipment, including a computer.
Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen.
Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.
The ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects averaging a weight of 10 pounds.

Ready to Apply?

All applicants are required to apply online at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chinoca. The closing date is 11:59 PM Pacific, Friday, May 8, 2026. Let’s build something amazing together.

Applications must be complete and demonstrate that the minimum qualifications are met. Resumes and cover letters may be attached to the completed application form as supplemental information but will not be accepted in lieu of an official application form. Applications will be screened and the most qualified candidates who best match the needs of the City will be invited to compete further in the examination process.

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Human Resources Analyst/Risk Management Analyst, Genevieve Hughes at ghughes@cityofchino.org.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The City of Chino is committed to offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Department at (909) 334-3274. Requests should be made three (3) business days in advance.

Prospective employees selected for employment must successfully complete a medical examination and a background check, including professional reference checks. The background check, paid for by the City, also includes Live Scan fingerprinting through the Department of Justice.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of Chino offers a generous benefits package to its eligible employees, including health, dental, vision, life insurance, and a variety of additional voluntary options. The specific benefits available are based on the bargaining unit of your position. To see the specific benefits for your position, please follow the link below to the city website's benefits page and select the benefits document that corresponds to your position's bargaining unit.

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