Corps Leader Trainee I​/II

The City of Oxnard's Cultural and Community Services Department is seeking City Corps Leader Trainees to join our team!

Under close supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and skilled duties in support of assigned program functions. This is an entry-level position designed to provide the Trainee with opportunities to explore and exposure to various career paths and options, job readiness and training opportunities.

The City Corps Leader Trainee I is a classification assigned to staff 18 years of age and older. Incumbents learn and are assigned a variety of duties related to community and public service projects. This position is distinguished from the City Corps Leader Trainee II by the need for direct supervision and the level of training required. The City Corps Leader Trainee I is expected to be enrolled in an educational program during their employment, and be actively developing and pursuing a vocational path.

The City Corps Leader Trainee II is the journey-level classification of the series. This position is expected to work independently and provide project supervision over the Leader Trainee I. This is a classification assigned to staff 18 years of age and older. Incumbents learn and are assigned a variety of duties related to community and public service projects. City Corps Leader Trainees II are expected to be enrolled in an educational program during their employment and be actively developing and pursuing a vocational path.

Close supervision is provided by higher-level staff members. Work is reviewed for accuracy, timeliness, and thoroughness.

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.

• Observes and participates in various career-centered programs. Participates in job trainings, field visits, and events that provide exposure to different fields of work.
• Participates in and oversees lower level Trainees and activities related to event preparation including logistics and maintenance.
• Participates in and assists with overseeing staff performing activities related to Department programs such as outdoor field preparation, recycling program efforts, and various recreational events.
• Responds to questions and concerns from the public and program participants; provides information as appropriate and resolves concerns.
• Participates in and leads teams in broad areas of community and public service support within the City, including supporting various City Departments, as well as engaging with community members and outside agencies.
• Mentors other City Corps program participants.
• Leads recreational activities for youth members.
• Performs other related duties as is necessary.

Education and Experience: City Corps Leader Trainees are expected to be enrolled in an educational program during their employment and be actively developing a vocational path. Must be 18 years of age or older.

License/Certificate: Depending on assignment, some positions may require:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid class C driver's license within twelve months of employment.
• A valid First Aid / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) / Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certificate must be obtained within six months of employment.
• Must be able to communicate in English effectively both orally and in writing.

The selected candidate must pass a thorough background investigation. Extra Help employees are "at-will" and are not provided any benefits other than those required by state or federal law.

• 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.

NOTE: 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.

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