5 DEPARTMENT SERVICES AIDE (ENTRY) - Finance Department Jobs in Huntington, CA
City of Huntington Beach is Hiring a DEPARTMENT SERVICES AIDE (ENTRY) - Finance Department Near Huntington, CA
This is a Part Time, Non Permanent Position.
Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have outstanding opportunities available, as we're looking for the "right people" to serve as Department Services Aide within the following areas of the Finance Department: Municipal Services, Cashiering, Business License, and Concierge/Call Center.
This position will assist with customer service in a variety of duties and requires extensive public contact and payment processing in a high-paced telephone queue and front counter setting. The ideal candidate possesses effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work well in a busy office environment where attention to detail is important, and excellent customer service skills.Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 – June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of works performed within this job assignment. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed. Knowledge of: Business English, spelling and grammar; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; personal computer operations; basic math principles; effective public relations/customer service principles, practices and techniques.
Ability to: Utilize general office equipment such as telephone, fax, printers, copiers, and computers; learn and apply City policies, procedures, rules and regulations; conduct basic research; compile and analyze data and prepare accurate reports and correspondence; reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; maintain work effectiveness and meet deadlines with frequent changes in workload and the priority of assignments; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; provide quality customer service.
Education & Experience: A High School diploma or an equivalent, and at least three (3) years of related skilled experience. General office, public contact, and/or government-related experience highly desirable.
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURE
- Application Review
- Department Interview
- Selection Process
- Background Investigation
- Appointment
Please Note: Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
Job Summary
Temporary
$43k-55k (estimate)
04/01/2023
07/29/2024
huntingtonbeachca.gov
HUNTINGTON BEACH, CA
100 - 200
1909
ROBERT SMITH
<$5M
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About City of Huntington Beach
The City of Huntington Beach is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Orange County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. As the fourth largest city in Orange County, with a population near 200,000 residents, Huntington Beach is known as Surf City USA due to its abundance of beaches, sunny, warm Mediterranean climate and casual lifestyle. Huntington Beach covers 28 square miles of land, 26 square miles of water, and is the 24th largest city in California. With more than 8 miles of uninterrupted beach along the Pacific Ocean, the City also plays hos...t to an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, special events and weekends. Founded in the late 1880s, Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909. Huntington Beach has a City Council/ City Manager form of government. The City Council has seven members who are elected at large, on a non-partisan basis, to four-year overlapping terms. City Council members are limited to two consecutive 4-year terms. There are three elected department heads - the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The position of Mayor is filled on a rotating basis. The City of Huntington Beach is organized into 11 major departments, including Administrative Services, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, City Treasurer, Community Development, Community & Library Services, Finance, Fire, Police, and Public Works. The City has approximately 1,600 full and part-time employees and a total budget of approximately $345 Million
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