City of Garden Grove-Administrative Intern
2/25/2019 5:08:12 PM 801
- Salary
$13.10 - $14.10 Hourly
Location 11222 Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove 92840 (City Hall), CAGarden Grove 92840 (City Hall), CA
Job TypePart-Time
DepartmentHuman Resources Department
Job Number29065
Closing date and time3/18/2019 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time (US & Canada); Tijuana
- City and Job Overview
The City of Garden Grove is currently accepting applications for Administrative Intern.
Are you currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, or have recently graduated within the last year? Do you want to gain valuable paid experience but also require flexibility in your schedule? If yes, then consider joining the City of Garden Grove! The City's internship program is designed to attract, develop, and mentor innovative candidates interested in public service and gain perspective on working in a city government environment. Candidates will gain marketable work experience while making a contribution to the local community. This is a year-round internship opportunity.
Depending on the vacancy, an Intern can be placed in any department throughout the City. The City of Garden Grove has 9 departments, including: City Manager's Office, Community & Economic Development, Community Services, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Police, and Public Works.
We currently have two (2) part-time vacancies in the Engineering and Administration units of the Water Services Division within Public Works Department. We anticipate creating an eligibility list from this recruitment that may be used to fill current and future vacancies. Apply now!- Example of Duties
Assist members of management and technical staff by performing a variety of specialized and routine administrative assignments;
Review and summarize publications and documents to gather data and perform preliminary research. Develop and produce informative materials on a variety of subjects;
Prepare written reports and minutes, and assist with the coordination of public meetings or presentations;
Respond to requests for information, in person and over the phone, and provide necessary customer service to members of our community, business organizations, and other City employees;
Perform other related duties as assigned.- Requirements
Completion of an equivalent of two (2) years of college with major work in public administration, business administration, political science, social sciences, law, accounting, planning or a related field. Customer service experience dealing directly with the general public is highly desirable.
Undergraduate applicants must be currently enrolled in a four-year accredited college or university with Junior or Senior status, or have graduated within the last year.
Graduate applicants must be either currently enrolled or have graduated from a graduate program within the last year.
Candidates will be required to submit proof of current registration or recent college graduation.
Once employed, those currently enrolled at an accredited college must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 or higher, to remain eligible for employment.KNOWLEDGE OF:
Basic principles and methods of public administration; basic research techniques; effective customer service techniques and principles; and effective verbal and written communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook or other related email programs, statistical analysis and research methodology is highly desirable.
ABILITY TO:
Follow verbal and written instructions; make sound analyses and evaluations; perform research; compile and evaluate data; prepare clear and comprehensive, computer-generated reports and documents using MS Word and Excel; work cooperatively with others; and provide quality customer service.- Other Important Information
HOW TO APPLY
Online applications can be completed by visiting: www.ggcity.org/hr. Questions regarding this position may be either sent via email to ggjobs@ggcity.org or asked in-person at the Human Resources Department located at City Hall, 11222 Acacia Parkway, Garden Grove CA. City Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and every other Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. City Hall will be closed on 03/01/19 and 03/15/19.
The deadline to apply is 5:00 p.m. on Monday, March 18, 2019.
YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION PACKET MUST INCLUDE:
Online application packets must include:- a completed online employment application
- Proof of current enrollment or recent graduation within the last year (must be attached to your online application). (Proof of enrollment or recent graduation may be submitted in the form of: official or unofficial transcripts, copy of diploma, printout of currently enrolled classes, or letter from college or university academic counselor or registrar)
- a completed supplemental questionnaire
The job application must be completely filled out. A resume may be attached but cannot substitute for some of the information. Be sure to detail any education, training, or other relevant course work that would make you a particularly strong candidate.Your application will be reviewed very carefully and only those who appear to have the best qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an invitation to further testing.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The selection process will consist of:
1) A Writing Exercise
2) An Oral Interview Panel
The writing exercise and panel interview are both TENTATIVELY scheduled for Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Examination dates are subject to change.
Qualified candidates who may need accommodations during the selection process must contact the Human Resources Department at ggjobs@ggcity.org at least one week prior to any test dates.Regardless of the notification preference selected when creating the application (i.e., paper or email), CANDIDATES WILL ONLY RECEIVE COMMUNICATION THROUGH EMAIL. Candidates should be diligent in checking their email and spam mail as all notices regarding their status in the current recruitment will be emailed to them.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONParticipation in the Internship Program does not automatically guarantee full-time employment. Candidates must apply and compete for full-time employment. Administrative Interns are not eligible for medical benefits, vacation pay or holiday pay.
Administrative Interns may work up to 1,000 hours per fiscal year and must be enrolled in college or be a recent graduate. Those enrolled in college must maintain a grade point average of 2.0 to remain eligible for employment. Administrative Interns may only remain in the program up to two (2) years after graduating from an accredited college.
NEPOTISM POLICYThe City has adopted a Nepotism Policy that may affect the status of a candidate's application. Please refer to the Garden Grove Municipal Code 2.44.440 Nepotism Policy for more information.
If there are any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the Human Resources Department at ggjobs@ggcity.org
- Agency
- City of Garden Grove
- Phone
- Website
- https://ggcity.org/hr
- Address
- 11222 Acacia Parkway
P.O. Box 3070
Garden Grove, California, 9284