Administrative Intern / Graduate Intern (Planning Division) (Part-time)

Description

THE CITY OF TUSTIN:
Tustin is a vibrant and charming city nestled in the heart of Orange County. It remains true to its quaint heritage while warmly welcoming neighbors and planning for purposeful growth in the future. Called home by a passionate and diverse community, Tustin is a place for all generations and every walk of life. Behind this beloved community, there is a team of practiced public servants who steward the City’s future while maintaining its unique charm and rich history. By balancing the needs of today with optimism for tomorrow, the City of Tustin works to realize its vision of a safe, high-quality and thriving community.

THE POSITION:

The Community Development Department’s Planning Division provides expertise in zoning, development, historic preservation, grants, land use planning, and more. The Administrative Intern / Graduate Intern position is a training classification specifically designed to provide on-the-job training to current students in pursuit of a degree. Employees are assigned to one job classification or the other based on their current education status. The Administrative Intern classification is intended for individuals enrolled in an associate's or bachelor’s degree program, while the Graduate Intern classification is designed for individuals enrolled in a graduate school advanced degree program.

If you are looking for an opportunity to gain valuable experience in this field, we encourage you to apply to join Tustin’s Community Development Department in the part-time position of Administrative Intern / Graduate Intern. A successful candidate will be motivated, curious, friendly, and open to applying classroom experience to a real-world setting.

Given that this is a part-time, at-will, non-benefitted position, hours will be limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Hours worked may vary significantly from week to week.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

Application materials will be carefully reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Those who are best qualified may then be invited to participate in a recorded video interview. The top remaining candidates may then be invited to participate in a panel interview. Those who pass the recorded video interview and/or panel interview will earn placement on the eligible list, which may be used for current and future vacancies in the job classification.
This recruitment is conducted on a continuous basis to meet the needs of the City as vacancies occur and may close at any time.

Examples of Duties

As a part-time Administrative intern / Graduate Intern, incumbents will perform a wide variety of duties. Examples of these duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Performs research and analysis on assigned projects, prepares reports to summarize findings, and makes recommendations for appropriate action; prepares visual aids such as charts, graphs, and presentation slides

• Provides verbal or written information in response to inquiries and requests from other employees and the public; provides technical and administrative assistance

• Maintains and updates a variety of departmental files, records, and databases; compiles data and prepares reports

• Reviews applications, records, and files for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures

• Assists department employees in the performance of assigned tasks

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education, experience, and training that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities is required for entry into the classification. A typical combination includes:

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Administrative Intern :

Graduation from high school and current enrollment in an accredited college or university in pursuit of an associate's or bachelor's degree with a major course of study in public administration, business administration, or a field related to the specific position assignment.

Graduate Intern :

Bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a graduate school advanced degree program with a major course of study in public administration, business administration, or a field related to the specific position assignment.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driving record.

Satisfactory results from a background investigation, physical examination and administrative screening.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

To view the knowledge, skills, & abilities expected of the position, please follow the link here .

Working Conditions & Physical Demands

Information on the physical demands, mental demands, and work environment for the position can be found by following the link here .

The City of Tustin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Employment for this group is at-will and based on continued programmatic needs. No guarantees are made related to hours or longevity. Hours are limited to less than 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

Employees do not receive health, retirement, or any other benefits unless otherwise required by law .

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
In lieu of Social Security, e mployees are required to contribute 5.5% of salary on a pre-tax basis every pay period to an OBRA 457 deferred compensation plan. The City contributes an additional 2%, for a total combined contribution of 7.5%.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

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