What are the responsibilities and job description for the DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT - UTILITIES position at City of Huntington Beach, CA?
Salary : $16.57 - $22.20 Hourly
Location : Huntington Beach, CA
Job Type : Temporary
Job Number : PG0110-0324
Department : Public Works Department
Opening Date : 03 / 08 / 2024
Description
The current vacancies are in the Public Works - Utilities Division .
The Ideal Candidate possesses effective communication and cooperative interpersonal skills, the ability to work well in a busy office environment where attention to detail is important, excellent customer service skills, and be available to work a minimum of 20 hours per week year round.
Note : This recruitment will close when the hiring manager determines that enough qualified applications have been received.
This is a Non-Perm, Part-Time position.
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 Annuitants.
Examples of Essential Duties
- Assists supervisor and department staff members with a variety of support duties as assigned
Assists in researching, compiling, and analyzing data
Prepares and / or processes routine reports, correspondence and records
Performs computer data entry to record and retrieve department information
Interacts with interdepartmental staff and other agency representatives in obtaining or providing data
Performs routine clerical tasks as needed; including copying and filing documents, collating materials, answering telephones, etc.
Performs routine field reconnaissance and inspections as needed
Picks up and delivers documents, materials, supplies, etc., as needed
Assist in billing and data input as directed by supervisor and department staff members
Assist in turf removal inspections
Assist with new development inspections
Performs related duties as assigned
The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of work performed by positions within this job classification. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments a needed.
Minimum Qualifications
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 :
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 : High School diploma or equivalent and some college or vocational education or equivalent work experience.
Experience : General office, public contact, or government-related experience highly desirable.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE :
Department Interview
Background
Appointment
Please Note : Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.
Supplemental Information
Work will be performed primarily indoors; however, may be assigned tasks that include working outdoors as well. Acute hearing is required. Incumbents use a computer keyboard and related equipment, with or without an accommodation.
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.
The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
NOTE : The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
Do you possess a High school diploma or Equivalency Certificate?
Describe any college or vocational education coursework you have completed.If you have not completed any college or vocational education coursework, enter "N / A".
Are you a CalPERS RETIRED annuitant?
Required Question
Salary : $17 - $22
