Announcements regarding hearings, grants, and public comment notices of importance to California's rural counties.
Upcoming CPUC Webinar on Federal Broadband Maps and Funding
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024 the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) will host a webinar to provide an overview of, and answer questions regarding, the federal Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program Challenge Process. This is an opportunity to update the FCC Broadband Map that directs broadband infrastructure funding. The CPUC will explain who may challenge the existing maps, what types of challenges are allowed as well as the evidence needed, and the timeline and stages of the challenge process.
Date: April 24, 2024
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Register Here
For questions or more information, please contact BEAD@cpuc.ca.gov.
Webinar Opportunity for Public Defenders
Is your jurisdiction seeking to strengthen Sixth Amendment protections? Join the Bureau of Justice Assistance, the Center for Justice Innovation, the National Legal Aid & Defender Association, and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers on April 23, 2024, at 2:00 pm Eastern for a 45-minute webinar to discuss exciting opportunities for no-cost training and technical assistance through BJA’s Justice for All program.
Register here: Webinar Registration - Zoom
Opportunity for Rural Counties through NACo's Rural Leaders for Economic Mobility (RLEM) Initiative
RLEM is a new peer-learning opportunity for rural local government leaders to advance upward economic mobility to help individuals and families move out of poverty. Applications are due on Monday, April 22 at 11:59pm ET, submit to economicmobility@naco.org.
- Who should apply? RLEM members will consist of two-person teams from 10 counties, parishes or boroughs with populations of under 50,000. Teams will include one elected leader and one government employee or community member tasked with implementing data-driven programs and policies.
- Why participate? RLEM will connect you with other local government leaders and help members learn how to use tools for developing policies, programs and funding for place-based approaches to economic mobility. Each RLEM member will receive travel funding to participate in all in-person activities and a $50,000 grant to the participants’ local government to help with capacity building needs.
- For more information: Visit naco.org/program/RLEM/apply or register to attend a virtual information session on Wednesday, April 3 at 3pm ET.
2024 Public Meetings of the Drought Resilience Interagency & Partners (DRIP) Collaborative
Mark your calendars for the 2024 meetings of the Department of Water Resources DRIP (Drought Resilience Interagency & Partners) meetings. Members of the public may observe each meeting and provide public comments in-person (Sacramento) or remotely. Click the links below for information about each meeting.
April 26, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
July 12, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
October 18, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Employment Opportunities
Colusa County
Colusa County is seeking an Assistant County Administrative Officer. Salary: $132,300.00 - $216,780.00. This recruitment is open until filled. To learn more or to apply, see here. Colusa County offers an excellent benefit package.
Mendocino County
- Facility Project Specialist I. Saraly range: $67,870.40 - $82,492.80 annually. The position closes April 21, 2024, 11:59 PM. For more information or to apply, see here.
- Facility Project Specialist II. Saraly range: $74,796.80 - $90, 896.00 annually. The position closes April 21, 2024, 11:59 PM. For more information or to apply, see here.
- County Counsel. Salary range: $200,000 Annually. This position is open until filled. For more information or to apply, see here.
- Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures. - $40,000 hiring bonus! Salary range: $125,112.00 - $152,068.80 annually. This position is open until filled. For more information, or to apply, see here.
- Assistant Agricultural Commissioner/Sealer of Weights and Measures. - $20,000 hiring bonus! Salary range: $88,899.20 - $108,076.80 annually. This position is open until filled. For more information, or to apply, see here.
San Benito County
San Benito County Council of Governments is seeking a Transportation Planner II/III. Salary: $64,916-$100,692 Annually. This recruitment will remain open until filled. To learn more or to apply, click here. San Benito County offers an excellent benefit package.
CCDEH and CAEHA Seeking Shared Executive Director and Advocate (Sacramento - Remote)
The California Conference of Directors of Environmental Health (CCDEH) and California Association of Environmental Health Administrators (CAEHA) are seeking to fill a shared executive director and advocate position in Sacramento. This is a full-time position shared between these two public health organizations. This position is open through June 1, 2024, 5:00 PM, or until filled. Compensation and benefits are negotiable. Submit resumes by email to justin@ccdeh.com. To learn more, see the job announcement here.
CCDEH is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that was established in 1956 to promote public environmental health in California – especially at the local government level. CCDEH has three staff and a budget of approximately $.5million. CAEHA is a 501(c)(4) non-profit established in 1968 with 3 staff and a budget of approximately $2.0million. CAEHA serves CCDEH and local environmental health programs through state-wide advocacy and staffing support. Both organizations work closely with the hazardous materials and
safety regulators in the California Unified Program. The incumbent will be expected to advocate on behalf of the local Unified Program agencies as well as CCDEH. For additional information on these organizations see: www.ccdeh.org, www.caeha.net, and www.calcupa.org.
Access the State Grants Portal for a Multitude of Funding Opportunities
Billions of dollars are up for grabs to public agencies and other entities, including tribes and businesses. Grant seekers can access a centralized portal of grant and loan opportunities here, or sign up to receive new grant opportunities delivered straight to your inbox