Posting number: PG114-0726
Department: Information Services Department
Job classification: Part Time / Temporary Positions in Pay Range 114
Posting type: Open
Categories: IT and Computers, Internship
This is Part Time, Non Permanent position.
This position requires current enrollment in college level courses at an accredited college or university. College transcripts/proof of enrollment must be provided prior to appointment. The candidate may be appointed at the College intern I, II, or III level depending on education and experience.
College Intern I: $17.24 - $23.11 hourly
College Intern II: $17.77 - $23.81 hourly
College Intern III: $18.30 - $24.53 hourly
Note: This recruitment may close at any time, once the hiring manager determines that enough qualified applications have been received.
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. At this time, we have outstanding opportunities available, as we're looking for the "right people" to serve as College Interns with the Information Services Department.
The ideal candidate is currently pursuing a major or minor in a technology-related field and is proficient with computers and Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). They should also possess office skills, a basic understanding of HTML and web development, and demonstrate excellent communication, teamwork, and customer service abilities. Attention to detail, the ability to succeed in a fast-paced office environment, and availability to work a minimum of 12 hours per week are essential.
Temporary/part-time employment 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.
Knowledge of:
Computer operating systems/software
Basic website development
Business English, spelling and grammar
Modern office practices and procedures
Equipment and 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
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
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
Provide quality customer service
Education: High school diploma (or GED) and current enrollment in college level courses at an accredited college or university.
Experience: General office, public contact, and/or government-related experience highly desirable.
The City of Huntington Beach is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Orange County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. As the fourth largest city in Orange County, with a population near 200,000 residents, Huntington Beach is known as “Surf City USA” due to its abundance of beaches, sunny, warm Mediterranean climate and casual lifestyle. Huntington Beach covers 28 square miles of land, 26 square miles of water, and is the 24th largest city in California. With more than 8 miles of uninterrupted beach along the Pacific Ocean, the City also plays host to an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, special events and weekends.
Founded in the late 1880s, Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909. Huntington Beach has a City Council/ City Manager form of government. The City Council has seven members who are elected at large, on a non-partisan basis, to four-year overlapping terms. City Council members are limited to two consecutive 4-year terms. There are three elected department heads - the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The position of Mayor is filled on a rotating basis.
The City of Huntington Beach is organized into 11 major departments, including Administrative Services, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, City Treasurer, Community Development, Community & Library Services, Finance, Fire, Police, and Public Works.
The City has approximately 1,600 full and part-time employees and a total budget of approximately $345 Million
