City of Huntington Beach

DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT (Entry) - Construction Management

City of Huntington Beach  •  $16.90 - $22.65/hr  •  Huntington Beach, CA (Onsite)  •  2 days ago
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Job Description

Posting number: PG112-0826-PW

Department: Public Works Department

Job classification: Part Time / Temporary Positions in Pay Range 112

Posting type: Open

Categories: Customer Service, Database Administration, Geographic Information Systems

The current vacancies are in the

This is a Non-Permanent, Part-Time Position


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.

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 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.

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: High school diploma or equivalent required, with some college coursework, vocational training, or comparable work experience preferred.

Experience: Experience in general office work, customer service, or government-related roles is highly desirable.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

  • Application Review
  • 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.
City of Huntington Beach

About City of Huntington Beach

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

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Huntington Beach, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
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