Administrative Intern - City Manager's Office

THE CITY OF FOUNTAIN VALLEY
The City of Fountain Valley is nestled in the heart of Orange County. With approximately 57,000 residents, we are a mid-sized full service City with Fire & Police Departments that proudly serves our wonderful community with courage, duty, and commitment. With City events like our Summerfest and National Night Out, we actively participate alongside community members to build a safe and vibrant City. The City of Fountain Valley is only 7 miles from the beach with countless restaurants, entertainment venues, shopping center, and Disneyland within 15 miles radius of the City providing many options for a rich work-life balance.

CLASS DEFINITION
Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of routine administrative projects and assignments; researches, writes and presents reports and recommendations; and performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
The Intern works under the supervision of the City Manager and/or her designee.

• Perform a wide variety of administrative projects and assignments requiring independent research, analysis and the preparation of written reports and recommendations;
• Independently review, analyze, research and make recommendations on pending legislation;
• Assist in the preparation of a variety of written documents for the City Council;
• Monitor and prepare social media messaging and marketing collaterals;
• Provide administrative support work including answering inquiries from the public in public, on the telephone and via e-mail.

OTHER JOB-RELATED DUTIES

• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION:

• Completion of the equivalent of two years of completed coursework at an accredited college or university in an undergraduate program in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field with Junior or Senior status; or
• Current enrollment in a graduate program in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field; or
• Recent graduation (within the previous three months) with a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree in a related field

EXPERIENCE: 

• Previous administrative experience, preferably in a municipal setting is desirable

KNOWLEDGE OF: 

• Basic principles of municipal government
• Methods and techniques of research, statistical analysis and report preparation
• Modern office methods, practices and procedures
• English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation

REQUISITE ABILITIES:

• Independently conduct analytical surveys and studies, and to write clear and concise reports
• Operate a computer and software including Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, City officials, and the public
• Communicate effectively, follow oral and written instructions
• Deal effectively and courteously with the public
• Learn, understand, and apply relevant policies and procedures

PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 
Work is primarily performed in an office environment requiring prolonged sitting or standing; walking, kneeling, crouching, squatting, stooping and bending; input data into a computer terminal; exposure to computer glare, vibrations and pitch; ability to lift, carry and move objects totaling approximately 25 pounds in weight; and have mobility, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed

NOTE: 
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this job. They are not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.

FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT DESIGNATION:
Non-exempt.SELECTION PROCESS: 
The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, application assessment, performance test, written test and/or oral interview examination. The employment application, qualifying information questions and/or supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above.

Salary : $37,440 - $53,893