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Job Description
SOUTH COAST AQMD AND JOB OVERVIEW
If you are a current or former foster youth looking for employment, apply for this internship opportunity today!
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Current enrollment in, completion of, or current or past eligibility for a- California County Department of Children and Family Services' and Probation Department's Independent Living Program; or
- Current or past enrollment in the Department of Public Works' and Probation Department's Youth Opportunity Program; or
- Current or past participation in a nonprofit organization program that provides young adults emancipated from a state or local foster care system with job training and career development.
NOTE: These positions have very specific qualifications that must be met to be eligible to apply. See Special Requirements section before completing an application. If you meet the requirements, this is an excellent opportunity that could lead to a great career!
ABOUT SOUTH COAST AQMD
South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the Nation. We serve a four-county region that includes large areas of Los Angeles, Orange County, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley, which is home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 850 employees, an annual budget of $211.4 million, and a state-of-the art air quality laboratory, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthy environment. South Coast AQMD is an organization you can be proud to work for -- we make a difference in the quality of life in Southern California!
South Coast AQMD’s mission requires diverse perspectives, talents, and life experiences to solve some of the most complex technical air quality issues. We are committed to creating and maintaining a work environment that appreciates the unique contributions of our employees and fosters professional development and growth. South Coast AQMD respects the distinct ideas and perspectives of our stakeholders and works to bring them together toward the common goal of clean air.
ABOUT THIS POSITION
This is a multi-position, training-level class. Incumbents participate in entry-level work in a training capacity in one of the following job classifications: Fleet Services Worker I, General Maintenance Helper, Mail Subscription Services Clerk, Office Assistant, Print Shop Duplicator, or Stock Clerk. CDIs participate in a structured on-the-job training assignment in preparation for successful progression into one of the above jobs. Such jobs are not guaranteed, as they are only filled through competitive processes. CDI assignments are limited, and are not to exceed three years. Incumbents are expected to gain valuable competitive experience, knowledge, skills and abilities as they engage in the following essential job functions:
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
The general Example of Duties for this classification are highlighted below, for full description of duties please refer to this link here .- Fleet Services Worker: Under close supervision, may remove and replace oil filters, air filters, hoses, fan belts, light bulbs, windshield wipers, or other vehicle accessories, as needed; dispense fuel to fleet and rideshare vehicles and controls the parking of vehicles in South Coast AQMD parking lots; load and unload vehicles operated; sort and route mail and do clerical work as required; clean automotive compound area; keep records and make reports; ensure vehicles are checked and serviced.
- General Maintenance Helper: Under close supervision, may assist others in the repair of machinery and equipment and may perform less difficult tasks independently; assist in the installation and maintenance of electrical equipment such as generators, motors, transformers, switches, controls and circuits; set up machinery and tools and prepares work sites; move materials, equipment and machinery; assist in the construction and repair of structures and fixtures, painting, and installation of hardware.
- Mail/Subscription Services Clerk: Under close supervision, may collect and deliver United States, private carrier, and intra-South Coast AQMD mail, correspondence, packages, and other materials according to established procedures and routes; sort, weigh, and determine means of mail delivery for outgoing mail and packages; pack or unpack materials; operate, maintain, and monitor postage meter machines, electronic scales, and other equipment; operate labeling and printing equipment when preparing mailing labels; assemble and insert materials for mailing; may operate a computer or word processor while making additions, deletions, and other modifications to mailing lists; research mailing list databases and compile new lists for targeted mailings.
- Office Assistant: Under close supervision, may type letters, reports, charts, tables, case records, vouchers, or similar documents; proofread finished copy to correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling; process a variety of documents according to established policies and procedures; refer difficult or technical inquiries to other staff; file documents; prepare, arrange, index, cross file and maintain computerized and manual records, logs, rosters and registers; compile data for general information purposes and individual requests for special reports and projects by extracting and/or tabulating information from a variety of sources and predetermined forms or procedures; answer telephone and route incoming calls; direct individuals to appropriate offices and staff; receive, open, and time stamp mail; sort and log correspondence; deliver and pick up various materials, stuff envelopes, and assemble packages for mailing; provide a variety of basic, administrative support duties for management and supervisory personnel, as directed.
- Print Shop Duplicator: Under close supervision, may set up and operate computer-controlled duplicating equipment in the production of forms, notices, reports, maps, specifications and other materials, utilizing various sizes and weights of paper, large solids, continuous tone, half-tone and line work; provide advice regarding format, layout, and machine capabilities and alternative methods of duplication; clean, lubricate, adjust and make minor repairs to equipment; perform related work, such as collating, binding, cutting, trimming, padding and punching; operate other types of duplicating equipment.
- Stock Clerk: Under close supervision, may stock inventory supply items on shelves or in bins; receive, stock or store supplies, furniture, and equipment; assemble and complete requisition orders; deliver and distribute supplies, equipment, and furniture to various divisions and offices; receive supplies, equipment, and furniture delivered from vendors; move items to the stockroom and warehouse; assist in the inventory and tagging of fixed assets; assist in the disposition of surplus equipment; prepare and maintain records pertaining to the receipt, storage, and distribution of supplies, furniture, and equipment; inventory and reorder stockroom supplies as directed.
- All Classes: May perform other related duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM AND DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :
Current enrollment in, completion of, or current or past eligibility for a California County Department of Children and Family Services' and Probation Department's Independent Living Program; or current or past enrollment in the Department of Public Works' and Probation Department's Youth Opportunity Program; or current or past participation in a nonprofit organization program that provides young adults emancipated from a state or local foster care system with job training and career development.
NOTE : To be considered for this position, you must attach to your application, documentation to validate that you are or were in a Foster Care Program though a County, State, or private agency (under contract) and check the appropriate boxes in the supplemental questionnaire.
Preparation: Education, knowledge, skills, training OR experience that would demonstrate the capacity to learn and perform the essential duties of an Office Assistant.
Driver's License: Some positions in this classification, depending upon assignment, require possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License to perform job-related essential functions. Candidates offered these positions would be required to show proof of a driver's license before appointment. Some applicants for this position will be required to present a copy of his/her driving record from the California State Department of Motor Vehicles before being appointed. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked. An applicant whose driving record shows significant moving violations, and/or at fault accidents, may not be appointed to position that would require operation of a motor vehicle while on duty.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION
THE SELECTION PROCESS
Applications will first be screened for candidates who meet the SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (above) and for applicants who meet minimum qualifications AND demonstrate the most competitive or directly transferable experience will be invited to a multiple-choice examination, to be rated on a pass/fail basis. Candidates who pass the exam will advance to the next step in the process, which may include a panel interview. (Please note that all exams/interviews will be conducted remotely).
Following the exam and/or interviews, a ranked eligible list is expected to be created, from which current and future vacancies may be filled, during the 6-12 month life of the list. Only those who demonstrate at each successive step of the selection process that they are among the most competitively qualified will be advanced to the next step. (Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to future steps in the process.)
Important note for potential candidates who do not have the continued and unrestricted right to work full time in the United States: If you currently, or will in the future, require sponsorship (i.e., H1-B Visa) in order to maintain your right to work in the United States, please be aware that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
South Coast AQMD reserves the right to add, delete, or modify any elements of the selection process as deemed appropriate, based on the number and quality of applicants at each step.
Candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must call the Human Resources Department at least one week prior to any test dates.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Human Resources Department at (909) 396-2800.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT INTERN
BENEFIT
DESCRIPTION
Monthly Benefit Allotment
$1,401, to purchase medical, dental, and life insurance, with unused portion paid to you as cash
Medical Health Plans
Blue Shield PPO
Blue Shield PPO Savings Plus 2250 (High Deductible Plan)
Blue Shield HMO
Kaiser HMO
Kaiser HSA HMO 1500 (High Deductible Plan)
Dental Plans
Delta Dental (without orthodontic benefits)
Delta Dental (with orthodontic benefits for children only)
DeltaCare (PMI) Dental
Vision Plan
Medical Eye Services (MES) - Optional
Life Insurance
$10,000 Term Life Insurance
(Optional additional life insurance, paid by you, at 1X, 2X, or 3X your salary)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Administered by MHN; Provides 3 employer-paid counseling sessions per event, as well as a variety of work and home life support services
Employee-PaidAccidental Death & Dismemberment
Optional
Section 125
Optional Plans (Medical Reimbursement; Dependent Care)
Work Schedule
Four 10-hour days, Tuesday through Friday
Holidays
12 paid holidays per year
Sick Leave
100 hours per year
Other Leaves
Bereavement; Catastrophic; Jury Duty; Military; Witness
Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)
Optional (Employee may contribute up to the IRS maximum)
12/07/2021
Closing Date/Time: 6/30/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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South Coast Air Quality Management District
Show moreSouth Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the nation. We serve a four-county region that includes all of Orange County and the urban portions of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, home to more than 17 million people. South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways. With a highly diverse "Clean Air Team" of over 750 employees, an annual budget of $170.9 million, and a state-of-the art air quality laboratory, our mission is to ensure clean air and a healthful environment.
Mission
To clean the air and protect the health of all residents in the South Coast Air District through practical and innovative strategies.
What is the South Coast AQMD?
South Coast AQMD is the regulatory agency responsible for improving air quality for large areas of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, including the Coachella Valley. The region is home to more than 17 million people–about half the population of the entire state of California.
Despite significant improvements to air quality, more work needs to be done to protect public health through innovative and practical strategies. Air pollution can cause or worsen many health problems, including asthma attacks, heart disease, certain types of cancers and premature death. South Coast AQMD has been at the forefront of the nation’s air pollution reduction efforts for more than eight decades.
What South Coast AQMD Does
South Coast AQMD is responsible for controlling emissions primarily from stationary sources of air pollution. These can include anything from large power plants and refineries to the corner gas station. There are about 28,400 such businesses operating under South Coast AQMD permits. Many consumer products are also considered stationary sources; these include house paint, furniture varnish, and thousands of products containing solvents that evaporate into the air. About 25% of this area's ozone-forming air pollution comes from stationary sources, both businesses and residences. The other 80% comes from mobile sources–mainly cars, trucks and buses, but also construction equipment, ships, trains and airplanes. Emission standards for mobile sources are established by state or federal agencies, such as the California Air Resources Board and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, rather than by local agencies such as the South Coast AQMD.
How South Coast AQMD Controls Pollution
South Coast AQMD develops and adopts an Air Quality Management Plan, which serves as the blueprint to bring this area into compliance with federal and state clean air standards. Rules are adopted to reduce emissions from various sources, including specific types of equipment, industrial processes, paints and solvents, even consumer products. Permits are issued to many businesses and industries to ensure compliance with air quality rules. South Coast AQMD staff conducts periodic inspections to ensure compliance with these requirements.
The test of whether these efforts are working is the quality of the air we breathe. South Coast AQMD continuously monitors air quality at 38 locations throughout the four-county area. This also allows South Coast AQMD to notify the public whenever air quality is unhealthful.
South Coast AQMD’s Sources of Revenue
To meet its financial need, the South Coast AQMD utilizes a system of evaluation fees, annual operating fees, emission fees, Hearing Board fees, penalties/ settlements and investments that generate approximately 73% of South Coast AQMD’s revenue. The remaining 27% of its revenue is from federal grants, California Air Resources (CARB) subvention funds, and California Clean Air Act Motor Vehicle fees.
Progress So Far
Air quality in this area has continually improved despite an enormous increase in population and cars. For example, maximum levels of ozone, one of our worst smog problems, have been cut to less than one quarter of what they were in the 1950s, even though today we have nearly three times as many people and four times as many vehicles.
In recent decades, we have eliminated Stage I smog alerts, which used to occur 100-120 times a year. We have not reached Stage II levels since the 1980s.
The Job Ahead
The clean air effort still has a long way to go. In 2005, the federal 1-hour standard was replaced by a stricter 8-hours standard that was further strengthened in 2008. Even though recent years have been the cleanest on record, our air in the South Coast Air Basin still exceeded the federal health 8-hour standard for ozone on 113 days in 2009. Maximum levels are almost twice as high as the federal standard for clean air.
State and federal law requires this area to meet existing clean air standards by the year 2015 for annual PM 2.5; and by 2023 for the 8-hour average ozone standard. However, tougher federal air quality standards for particulates and ozone issued in 2006 and 2008 require reductions above and beyond those already planned. South Coast AQMD estimates it will take until at least 2020 to meet the new 24-hour average particulate standard, and until 2030 to meet the new ozone standard. This may seem like a long time to continue to live with smog. But the cleanup effort is enormous. Even though we already have the strictest pollution control requirements in the nation, we still have to reduce some types of pollution by up to 90% if we are to rid the area of smog.
The war on smog began in this region more than a half century ago. With continued commitment and sensitivity to the impacts of efforts to control smog, residents can be assured that public health standards for air quality will be achieved.
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