Corps Student Trainee

The City of Oxnard's Cultural and Community Services Department - City Corps Program is seeking Student Trainees-Extra Help. The Corps selects young men and women for participation on the basis of motivation for hard work, personal development, and public service, without regard to their prior employment or education background.

Under general supervision, performs general City Corps community and public service program duties or hands-on public service work; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures and work methods associated with assigned duties; and performs related duties as required.

These positions work various schedules at various locations throughout the city of Oxnard. These positions may be required to be available to work additional hours and weekends as needed to respond to workload needs. These positions are not governed by the overtime provisions of the federal Fair Labor Standards Act and are eligible for overtime pay.

Extra-Help positions are not expected to last more than 960 hours. Under the terms of the city's benefits plan and policies, you will not be eligible for benefits, other than those required by federal or state law, due to the short duration of your employment. You will be provided paid leave in accordance with city policy. Additionally, the city requires enrollment in retirement programs as the city does not participate in social security.

• Assists with providing City Corps program support; may assist with supervising or leading program participants during community and public service projects or activities.
• Distributes informational flyers to the general public; may assist media staff with program activities.
• Provides logistics information to program participants and the general public.
• Assists with general clean-up and set up for activities related to community service or recreation.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the general public; provides information as is appropriate and escalates complaints.

EDUCATION:

• The completion of the 7th grade
• To be within the ages of 14-17.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Employees in this classification must possess or be able to obtain a California state work permit prior to employment.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing.
• A current City of Oxnard City Corps member

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on-line application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or Supplemental Questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office) and web-based enabled tools (G Suite), therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on-going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and the development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

City staff may be required to play an active role in the event of an emergency, which may include changes in responsibilities and working hours.

There are currently multiple Extra Help positions in the Cultural and Community Services Department.

Employees are required to participate in the City’s direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi-weekly basis.

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