DESCRIPTION THE DEPARTMENT The mission of the Department of Public Works is “to maintain and enhance the City’s infrastructure and environment for the benefit of the public.” The Department’s core services are focused on providing for and maintaining safe and efficient infrastructure for the community, providing for sustainable environmental protection including water quality and waste collection and diversion, and safely and efficiently designing, constructing, delivering, protecting and maintaining services for public facilities and public rights-of-way. The Department has six bureaus: Business Operations, Engineering, Environmental Services, Project Management, Public Service, and Transportation Project Management. The Department has over 580 budgeted positions with an annual operating budget of $250 million and an annual capital improvement program budget of $150 million. Additional information on the Department can be found at www.longbeach.gov/pw.
THE POSITION The Department of Public Works is seeking two part-time Administrative Interns to support the Community Information Division of the Business Operations Bureau. The Community Information Division oversees external communication for the greater Long Beach Community regarding capital improvement projects, traffic and engineering projects, and facilitates the community input and outreach process. In addition, the division shares key information to a department of 500+ employees across six bureaus and various work functions.
Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions. EXAMPLES OF DUTIESThe position will:- Assist in the support of content creation for Department's website, social media, collateral and events under the direction of Public Works staff.
- Assist with drafting press materials including press alerts, press releases, talking points and event agendas.
- Assist in building a master calendar for Department events and social media.
- Assist staff in finding creative ways to communicate Department services and accomplishments to the community.
- Assist in gathering social media insights, analyze digital and outreach data, and solicit milestone project updates from Public Works bureaus to publish on various Departments channels.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILEMINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Currently enrolled in an undergraduate program with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher (proof required) OR
- Recently graduated from an undergraduate program (within one year of application submission) from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher (proof required).
- A valid California Class C Driver License
Required documents, such as transcripts, and degrees, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicant's name or other identifying characteristics on the document.SELECTION PROCEDUREThis recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on July 2, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of education, in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.
Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.
The City of Long Beach is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the
California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6314.
In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.
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Closing Date/Time: 7/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
