This is Part Time, Non Permanent position. The City of Huntington Beach's Community Development Department - Planning Division. The Graduate Intern will assist Planning and Permit Center staff with various planning and building duties. This position requires current enrollment in Graduate level coursework at an accredited college or university. The ideal candidate possesses effective and cooperative communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work well in a busy office environment whe... more details
Description
This is Part Time, Non Permanent position.
The City of Huntington Beach's Community Development Department - Planning Division. The Graduate Intern will assist Planning and Permit Center staff with various planning and building duties. This position requires current enrollment in Graduate level coursework at an accredited college or university. The ideal candidate possesses effective and cooperative communication and 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 12 hours per week.
Note: This recruitment may close at any time, and will close once the hiring manager determines that enough qualified applications have been received.
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.
Examples of Essential Duties
Assists supervisor and department staff members with a variety of support duties as assigned.
Assists in 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.
Picks up and delivers documents, materials, supplies, etc., as needed
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: Utilize general office equipment such as telephone, fax, printers, copiers, and computers; 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:
Bachelor's degree and current enrollment in graduate level courses at an accredited college or university.
Experience: General office, public contact, or government-related experience highly desirable.
Possession of: a valid CA Driver License and provide evidence of and maintain an acceptable driving record during the course of employment.
Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle.
APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Application Review
Department Interview
Selection
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
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 workerduties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.
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