City Corps Leader Trainee

City-of-Oxnar; Oxnard (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Oxnard is seeking City Corps Leader Trainees to join our Cultural and Community Services team. This entry-level role provides opportunities to explore career paths through supervised, hands-on work in community and public service projects.

Trainees must be 18+, able to communicate in English, and may require a driver’s license within 12 months plus an EMT/First Aid CPR/AED certificate within six months. Work schedules vary by location and overtime may apply.

Qualifications

• None required, but volunteering and mentorship/leadership activities are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Observe and participate in career-centered programs and events to gain exposure to fields of work.
• Oversee lower level Trainees and assist with event preparation including logistics and maintenance.
• Assist with activities related to Department programs such as outdoor field preparation, recycling efforts, and recreational events.
• Respond to questions and concerns from the public and program participants, providing information and resolving issues.
• Lead teams in community and public service tasks, supporting City Departments and engaging with community members and external partners.
• Mentor other City Corps participants and guide youth activities and programs.

Skills

Mentorship experience

Leadership

Event logistics

Communication

Job description

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 various career paths and be exposed to options, job readiness and training opportunities.

The City Corps Leader Trainee 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.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

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

PAYROLL/CLASSIFICATION TITLE

City Corp Leader Trainee I (EH)

WORK SCHEDULE

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.

PLEASE NOTE

Extra-Help positions are not expected to last more than 960 hours. Under the terms of the City’s benefits plan and policies, this position is not eligible for benefits due to the short duration of employment. In this position, employment with the City of Oxnard is at will, and those selected for temporary placement retain the option, as does the City of Oxnard, to end employment at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause.

This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the Department.

• 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.

EXPERIENCE

• None required, but experience in volunteering and mentorship/leadership activities is highly desirable.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession 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.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be at 18 years of age or older
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English, 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.

NOTE

For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web-based enabled tools, 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 development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

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

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION

The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

LEGAL REQUIREMENT

On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS. 888-897-7781 dhs.gov/e-verify

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Mariana Peralta at [e-mail].

NOTE

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.