DEPARTMENT SERVICES AIDE (ENTRY) - Information Services

Salary : $17.41 - $23.34 Hourly

Location : Huntington Beach, CA

Job Type : Temporary

Job Number : PG115-0924

Department : Information Services Department

Opening Date : 09 / 06 / 2024

Description

This is a Part Time, Non Permanent Position.

This is an excellent opportunity to work for the The current vacancy is at City Hall. The incumbent will receive direction from the Chief Information Officer. The ideal candidate possesses 3 years of effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills, outstanding customer service skills, and the ability to work well in a busy environment where attention to detail is important.

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.

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.

Note : This recruitment may close at any time, and will close when the hiring manager determines that enough qualified applications have been received.

Examples of Essential Duties

• Assists supervisor and department staff members with a variety of HELPDESK / Desktop support, technical and / or clerical duties as assigned

Accurately document and route service tickets adhering to department processes

Evaluate incident and escalate, if necessary

Performs computer data entry to record and retrieve department information

Interacts with interdepartmental staff and other agency representatives in obtaining or providing data

Password resets

Attends meetings as appropriate

Performs related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of : City and departmental policies and procedures; English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation as well as computer word processing and related software applications, effective public relations / customer service principles, practices and techniques. Knowledge of Safari registration software is highly desirable

Ability to : Utilize general office equipment such as telephone, fax, printers, copiers, and computers; work independently in the absence of a supervisor, provide excellent customer service to the community at all times; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; operate related software, maintain accurate records; record and retrieve information, lift or move up to 50 pounds without assistance, as well as heavier objects with assistance.

Education & Experience : High school diploma or equivalent and at least three (3) years related skilled experience plus related education and / or training.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURE

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.

Supplemental Information

Incumbents must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed. Work is performed in a general office environment. Requires hearing and speaking skills to answer the telephone or converse with coworkers and the general public. Reasonable accommodation(s) for an individual with a qualified disability will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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 GED?

Do you possess at least three (3) years of related experience with demonstrated technical skills?

In the space below, briefly tell us why you are interested in a part-time temporary position working in Information Services Department.

If you are selected for hire, are you prepared to provide the following, when applicable : School Transcripts / Diploma, copies of Certifications and / or Licenses, DMV Report, and any other requested documentation of information you provided in the job application?

If you answered "No" to the last question, please explain :

This position requires the incumbent to work on-site for all assigned shifts. Will you be able to comply with this?

Please provide the days of the week and hours of the day that you are available to work.

Are you a CalPERS RETIRED Annuitant?

Have you completed in full every relevant section of the application, including listing References with contact phone number?( Note You may add additional information to your application at this time by selecting any of the categories in the navigation to the left.)

Required Question

Salary : $17 - $23