Administrative Intern I - Its Job Opening

THE POSITION

* CONTINUOUS UNTIL FILLED *

Job Summary:

Under supervision, performs a variety of administrative duties in support of professional staff in assigned work group.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (must be attached to the application prior to submission):

• Proof of the highest education claimed on the job application - other than high school or G.E.D. (foreign degrees must have proof of equivalency from an accredited agency) - must be provided with the application, at the time of submission.

Note: Applications submitted without required documents will be considered incomplete and disqualified from the process.

Position information:
This is a part-time unclassified position, limited to 980hours/fiscal year. Schedule may vary between 7 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday - Thursday.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)ESSENTIAL DUTIES:(These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind related duties and work assignments.)

1. Gathers information from various sources.
2. Assists in the preparation of written reports and recommendations.
3. Conducts basic surveys at the direction of full-time City staff.
4. Provides information to the public, as directed.
5. Drafts correspondence for the signature of others.
6. Performs basic mathematical calculations.
7. May drive to different locations to perform work, site inspections/surveys or attend meetings within and outside the City.
8. Performs related duties as required.
   

QUALIFICATIONS:A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:

Education and Experience:
Equivalent to high school graduation and be currently enrolled in a college or university or other continued educational program, including vocational or certified training programs.

Knowledge of:

• Modern English usage.
• Basic mathematics.
• Personal computers and related software applications.

Skill and Ability to:

• Compile, review and evaluate data.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

• Equivalent to high school graduation and be currently enrolled in a college or university or other continued educational program, including vocational or certified training programs.

Knowledge of:

• Modern English usage.
• Mathematics, including statistics.
• Research and analytical methods.
• Personal computers and related software applications.

Skill and Ability to:

• Compile, review and evaluate data.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:

• Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print.
• Perform work which is primarily sedentary.
• Are subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• May be required to use personal vehicle in the course of employment.
• May be required to attend periodic evening meetings and/or to travel within and out of City boundaries to attend meetings.
• May be required to work evenings or weekends.

Recruitment Process:
Applications will be screened and evaluated for relevant training and experience. Applications must be complete, and include any and all required documents. Only those applicants determined to be among the most qualified may be invited to participate in the recruitment process.

The recruitment process will include the following:

• Minimum qualification review by HR Department personnel
• SME review of stated education, work experience and answers to supplemental questionnaire

Revisions to the recruitment process can be made at the discretion of the Human Resources Department. Applicants will be notified by email if a revision is made.

Other Information:
The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Special assistance with the application and examination process is available, upon request, for persons with disabilities. Call Human Resources for assistance at (310) 952-1736.

Appointment:
Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing background check and other tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice. All statements made on the job application are subject to investigation and/or verification. Inaccurate and/or false statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligibility list or discharge from employment.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: ONLY THOSE AMONG THE MOST HIGHLY QUALIFIED WILL BE INVITED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE EXAMINATION PROCESS, WHICH WILL BE AN INTERVIEW, WEIGHTED AT 100%. APPLICANTS WHO FALSIFY, EXAGGERATE OR EXCLUDE MATERIAL FACTS ON THEIR APPLICATION MAY BE EXCLUDED FROM THIS AND FUTURE EXAMINATION PROCESSES AND IF HIRED, TERMINATED FROM EMPLOYMENT. APPLICATIONS FOR THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED ONLINE.

CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES

Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this applications. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.