Community Development Representative - Merced, CA

Location: Onsite: Merced, CA., with travel up to 80%

Location Status: Work will be primarily performed onsite in our office. Occasional travel to and work from other Race offices or other off-site locations may be required.

100% Company-Paid Medical and Dental Benefits

Free Fiber Internet Service

Comp: $24-$28 USD per hour

Who We Are:

We're more than a fiber internet provider, we're your neighbors, committed to connecting California communities since 1994. At Race, relationships matter as much as speed. We combine cutting-edge technology with a genuine, people-first approach that makes every interaction feel personal. Our team operates like family: collaborative, supportive, and dedicated to making a real difference. When you join Race, you're not just accepting a job, you're becoming part of a team that values integrity, celebrates wins together and believes that meaningful work happens when great people connect with great purpose.

Position Impact:

The Community Development Representative is responsible for building and maintaining relationships with community stakeholders, including local organizations, property owners, and residents. Serves as a liaison to facilitate communication, support project coordination, and ensure alignment with community needs and regulatory requirements. Conducts research and outreach to property owners to support project planning and execution. Secures Right of Entry (ROE) and Right of Access (ROA) agreements from residential and commercial property owners to enable infrastructure deployment.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Eligibility for US Employment without sponsorship

• Minimum of 18 years of age

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Minimum of two years of experience in a customer service, administrative, or coordination role

• Familiarity with the telecommunications or IT industry is preferred

• Proficient geographical knowledge of service areas and adept at interpreting maps

• Ability to travel as needed, with potential travel requirements of up to 50%

• Willingness and capability to travel to meet the needs of Homeowners Associations (HOAs)

• Flexibility to work weekdays, evenings, and holidays as needed

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand English as the primary language used in the workplace

• Bilingual communication skills are considered a plus, particularly when serving diverse communities

Skills:

• Proficient use of MS Office applications including Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; teleconferencing applications

• Functional use of common office equipment, computers, and office software

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Customer Advocacy and Relationship Management:

• Actively advocates for customers' needs and interests, ensuring their voices are heard

• Identifies customer issues and needs through maintaining strong relationships with both customers and internal stakeholders

Process Oversight and Improvement:

• Provides oversight and audits the communication and coordination processes between OSP teams, HOAs, property managers, and private owners to ensure timely and effective project execution

• Identifies and implements improvement activities to enhance how OSP teams engage with communities, addressing concerns

Incident Management and Resolution:

• Takes ownership of critical incidents, coordinates with resolution parties, and facilitates post-incident reviews to prevent recurrence

Community Engagement and Communication:

• Investigates Homeowners Associations (HOAs) and engages with property managers, private owners and board members

• Represents the company at HOA Meetings, fostering relationships and gaining community support

Reporting and Analysis:

• Generates various reports to monitor departmental key performance indicators (KPIs)

• Performs daily and weekly reporting of order statuses and issues to their manager, ensuring transparency and accountability

Vehicle Maintenance and Travel:

• Maintains vehicle/equipment pre-op/post-op to be prepared to perform required duties

• Maintains a clean driving record as defined by the current fleet insurance underwriter

• Spends a significant portion of the workday traveling in a vehicle visiting various locations and spending time both indoors and outdoors, including businesses and/or residents depending on the nature of the job

• May be required to work overtime, after hours, on weekends, for emergencies, or be on-call as needed to ensure work is completed

Safety Awareness and Compliance:

• Observes hazards and reports any concerns or accidents to a supervisor or safety professional; participates in the investigation process as needed

• Understands, completes, and signs off all pre-job safety planning tools at the start and end of the shift; completes all required safety-related paperwork

• Understands and responds appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (e.g., back-up alarms, smell of smoke, fumes, odors, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)

• Upholds a secure work environment by adhering to regulations, procedures, and company policies, ensuring safety standards are consistently maintained

Additional duties as required.

• Join a tight-knit crew—no faceless corporation vibes here
• Growth potential: promotions and new challenges are part of our DNA
• Competitive base salary
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: 100% company-paid medical and dental insurance (starting the 1st of the month following your start date), PTO (vacation, sick), 11 paid holidays, paid birthdays, 401k matching (4%)
• Free fiber internet service for all employees living in our service area
• A culture built on integrity, mutual respect, and a shared purpose

Call to Action:

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