CALIFORNIANSFORALL PROGRAM FELLOW -CITY CLERK OFFICE

CITY OF RIVERSIDE, CA
Riverside, California United States  View Map
Posted: Oct 25, 2024
  • Salary: $20.00 Hourly USD
  • Part Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Municipal or County Clerk
  • Job Description

    The Position

    The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of CALIFORNIANSFORALL PROGRAM FELLOW to work in our City Clerk office. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months, but may be extended.

    The City has received a $4.4 million CaliforniansForAll Workforce Development Grant (“Grant”), which is part of California Volunteers, responsible for engaging Californians in service, volunteering, and civic action to tackle the State’s most pressing challenges and lift-up all communities.

    This exciting entry-level opportunity is all about increasing youth employment, developing youth interest in and experience towards a career. As a CaliforniansForAll Program Fellow, you'll have an opportunity to dive into a diverse range of administrative/technical tasks to address key areas of climate, food insecurity, and local COVID-19 recovery within a specific department. Under supportive guidance, you'll tackle these various tasks with a can-do attitude, bringing your passion to every aspect of the role.

    Are you eager to engage with your local city government and explore opportunities for contributing to public service? Consider applying for the CaliforniansForAll Program Fellow positions which offers a rewarding experience ideal for those passionate about making a difference. It combines responsibilities, learning opportunities, and the chance to interact meaningfully with your community.

    ** CANDIDATES MUST BE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 - 30 YEARS OLD **

    75% of ALL Program Fellows hires must meet a priority eligibility defined as (must meet two criteria)

    25% of applicants can meet one or none of these criteria:
    • Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program
    • May have difficulty finding employment
    • Are low-income
    • Are unemployed and/or out of school
    • Are or were justice-involved
    • Are in/or transitioning from foster care; AND/OR
    • Are engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system

    *Actual classification is General Service Worker

    Work Performed

    To view the full General Service Worker job description click here.

    Key Responsibilities
    • Perform a wide variety of administrative support work; serve as receptionist, answering the telephone, screening calls and visitors, referring inquiries as appropriate, and assisting the general public, providing information as required
    • Open, scan, and distribute mail
    • Maintain sections of a central records system; enter or extract information on or from records; utilize computer and computer devices to carry out assigned administrative support functions
    • Process documents including ordinances, resolutions, contracts, claims and other related documents
    • Coordinate conference and travel arrangements
    • Manage, handle, and process invoicing and billing for various budgetary costs
    • May assist in the administration of records management
    • Perform other duties as assigned with the community
    • Represent the organization at events and meetings as needed


    Qualifications

    Experience: None.

    Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).

    Licenses and Certifications:
    Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.

    Highly Desirable Qualifications:
    • Strong research and analytical abilities
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with data analysis tools.
    • Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
    • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

    Note: While we encourage all interested candidates to apply, the CAForAll Youth Workforce Development Grant requires that 75% of all hires through the program meet 2 or more of the eligibility requirements listed above. Candidates who do not meet all eligibility requirements are still welcome to apply, but their application may not be eligible for the grant funding.

    Selection Process

    DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
    1) Completed Employment Application
    2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire

    PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
    If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

    The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

    It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

    Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

    NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

    EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
    Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

    Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
    All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

    THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.

    Employees hired in a temporary position working "variable" part-time hours (less than 30 hrs/week) may be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon meeting full-time eligibility at the end of their measurement period (12 months). Employees hired in a temporary full-time (more than 30 hrs/week) position will be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon hire.

    All temporary employees are automatically enrolled in a mandatory Deferred Compensation plan in lieu of Social Security.

    Closing Date/Time: 10/30/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Riverside
    • City of Riverside

    Are you looking for a new career without the commute? Come see what all the excitement is about in Riverside. Bring your skills and experience and become a part of this dynamic community.

    Riverside is situated just southwest of the 91 and 60 Freeways at the juncture of Interstate 215 with established transportation corridors accessible by freeway, air, train or bus.

    Riverside, as one of the top five metro areas in the United States for growth in office, retail, manufacturing and apartments construction has rapidly become a focal point of growth in the region.

     

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