What are the responsibilities and job description for the CUPA Fire Intern position at City of Oxnard?
The City of Oxnard is looking for an individual who is results-oriented, possesses a great attitude, demonstrates creativity and innovation, works efficiently, shows a record of success and has a PASSION for public service. Having the best employees provides the best service to the community.
This is a part-time internship position. The work schedule is to be determined and is flexible.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Fire Intern will work closely with the Fire Division's Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) to support new and on-going initiatives within the Fire Department’s CUPA section. Examples include general office activities, document scanning, creating electronic files, answering general questions from the public and documenting training courses. Other tasks and errands as needed, and assist with projects as assigned.
CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL PERFORMERS: Candidates shall have an interest in the Fire Department; be at ease in dealing with the public and handling complaints from operators with tact and diplomacy; be detail-oriented, organized, have good time-management skills within a vibrant work environment and seek answers, should none be obvious. Candidates must be flexible, have good verbal and written communication skills, computer skills and work well with others and with minimal supervision.
Intern and Extra Help positions are not expected to last more than 960 hours. Under the terms of the city's benefits plan and policies you will not be eligible for benefits, other than those required by federal or state law, due to the short duration of your employment. You will be provided paid leave in accordance with City policy. Additionally, the City requires enrollment in retirement programs as the City does not participate in social security. In this position, employment with the City of Oxnard is at-will and those selected for temporary placement retain the option, as does the City of Oxnard, to end employment at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause.
(This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.)
POSITION SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES MIGHT INCLUDE:
The position will be assigned to CUPA and may be responsible for:
Updating documents and reference materials;
Input training documentation;
Exploring available technologies to update complaint workflows, inventory tracking, inspection management;
Assist in developing an updated CUPA webpage;
Assisting facilities with general questions related to their California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) submittal;
Other duties as assigned.
The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:
Education/Experience:
Must be at least 16 years old.
License/Certificate:
Employees under 18 years old in this classification must possess or be able to obtain a California state work permit prior to employment.
Other Requirements:
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English, both orally and in writing
APPLICATION PROCESS:
Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.
Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.
The list of qualified candidates that is established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full-time, part-time, and temporary assignments as vacancies arise. The current intern position available with the Fire Department is with the CUPA program.
The selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation.
Note:
For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.
Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.
City staff may be required to play an active role in the event of an emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.
Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public Employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION: The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodations for people/individuals with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.
LEGAL REQUIREMENT: On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify
For questions, please contact: Brenna Perteet at brenna.perteet@oxnard.org
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.
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