Salary: $18.00 - $22.00 Hourly
Location : Lompoc, CA
Job Type: Temporary, Working Part-time Hours
Job Number: 8371223
Department: Utility
Division: Water Utility
Opening Date: 12/19/2023
DEFINITION/SELECTION PROCESS
The City of Lompoc is seeking candidates for an intern position in the Utility Department. Under the direct supervision, the position assists technical, professional and administrative functions performing functions involving record keeping, information processing, service to the public and clerical support for the Water Utility division; and performs other specifically related work as required.
Application Process: Candidates must complete a City employment application. All completed applications will be reviewed.
Examination Process: Based on the information provided, the best qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. The examination process will consist of, but not limited to, an interview. Subsequently, top candidates may be invited for follow-up interview with the Division Manager.
Selection Process: The candidate ultimately chosen for the position, as authorized by City and state policy, will be subject to a background investigation and live scan fingerprinting for purposes of investigating criminal history for certification and employment consideration.
Failure in any one part of the examination or selection process will disqualify a candidate from further consideration.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Interns will gain experience working with:
•Water Utility Procedures
•Utility Conservation
•Access and Excel Databases
The position is part time, with a flexible schedule of 15-19 hrs/week in Lompoc.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Any combination of training, education and experience which demonstrates an ability to perform the duties of the position. The typical qualifying entrance background is:

• Some customer service experience
• One year of clerical and/or office experience
• Pursuing a college degree with a minimum GPA of 2.75
• Microsoft Office Suite experience; specifically with Word and Excel
• Familiarity with using a keyboard and computer operating systems
• Willing to travel to Lompoc 2-3 days a week and have reliable transportation.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
The information herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract.
These provisions are subject to change without notice.
•At-Will designation refers to full-time employees in certain classifications and all part-time, temporary employees. The unclassified, non-budgeted employee is at-will, has no probationary period, and may be rejected at any time without cause and without the right of appeal.
•Part-time, temporary appointments are "at-will" assignments, not subject to the competitive service process, and serve at the direction and discretion of the assigned department.
•Part-time, temporary appointments are not eligible to receive vacation, holidays, or any other benefits provided to budgeted, regular status employees.
•Part-time, temporary appointments, including PT PERS are eligible to accrue paid sick leave up to 5 days or 40 hours of accrued paid sick leave per year. Any accrued sick leave cannot be cashed out upon termination. (PT Retiree Annuitants are not eligible to accrue paid sick leave.)
•Part-time, temporary appointments can be made for a period of up to 19 hours per week and cannot exceed 1,000 hours worked within one fiscal year without prior approval.
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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration. "See Resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

What is the highest level of college education do you possess?

• No degree
• Some college
• Associate Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

03

What best describes your clerical or secretarial work experience?

• No Experience
• Unskilled Level (less than 1 year)
• Trainee Level (1 year to less than 2 years)
• Semi-skilled Level - Some experience (2 years to less than 3 years)
• Skilled Level - Highly experienced (3 years to less than 5 years)
• Advanced Skilled Level - Extensive experience (5 years)

04

What best describes your level of customer service experience?

• No Experience
• Unskilled Level (less than 1 year)
• Trainee Level ( 1 year to less than 2 years)
• Semi-Skilled Level - Some experience (2 years to less than 3 years)
• Skilled Level - Highly experienced (3 years to less than 5 years)
• Advanced Skilled Level - Extensive experience (5 years)

05

What best describes your level of experience working with Microsoft Word?

• No Experience
• Unskilled Level (Less than 1 year)
• Trainee Level (1 year to less than 2 years)
• Semi-Skilled Level - Some experience ( 2 years to less than 3 years)
• Skilled Level - Highly experienced (3 years to less than 5 years)
• Advanced Skilled Level - Extensive experience (5 years)

06

What best describes your level of experience preparing Microsoft Excel spreadsheets?

• No Experience
• Unskilled Level (Less than 1 year)
• Trainee Level (1 year less than 2 years)
• Semi-Skilled Level - Some experience ( 2 years to less than 3 years)
• Skilled Level - Highly experienced (3 years to less than 5 years)
• Advanced Skilled Level - Extensive experience (5 years)

07

What best describes your level of experience working with database entry programs?

• No Experience
• Unskilled Level (6 mos to less than 1 yr)
• Trainee Level (1 year less than 2 years)
• Semi-skilled Level - Some experience (2 years less than 3 years)
• Skilled Level - Highly experiences (3 years less than 5 years)
• Advanced Level - Extensive experience (5 yrs)

08

What is your net typing speed?

• Less than 35 nwpm
• 35 nwpm less than 40 nwpm
• 40 nwpm less than 45 nwpm
• 45 nwpm less than 50 nwpm
• 50 nwpm less than 55 nwpm
• 55 nwpm less than 60 nwpm
• 60 nwpm

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