Summary: Under close and basic supervision, performs routine tasks to support the Health & Environmental Control Department such as maintaining data for the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS), assisting constituents with Environmental Health issues, assisting with public outreach, performing research and conducting special projects when needed.
Essential Functions
Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job annoucement does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Assists in maintaining data for Vernon businesses in the California Environmental Reporting System (CERS).
Assists constituents with environmental health issues.
Assists with public outreach.
Assists in performing research.
Assists in conducting special projects as needed.
Assists environmental specialists during field activities.
Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Must be at least 18 years old, currently enrolled as a full-time student in an undergraduate or graduate program in an accredited college or university. Must be committed to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per week; maximum of 200 hours total. Undergraduate or graduate science field courses are desirable.
Supplemental Information
Knowledge of:
Basic environmental health principles.
Basic computer skills and MS Office software applications.
Customer service and public relations methods and practices.
Telephone etiquette.
Skill in:
Operating a personal computer.
Working effectively with others
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers.
Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
LICENSE & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: A valid California Class C Driver’s License.
SELECTION PROCESS: Completed application packets will be reviewed and only the first 50 qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process, which may include, a technical and experience screening and a panel interview. Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Applications must be submitted online. If you submit multiple applications, only the most recent application will be considered. Copies of required certifications must be submitted with the application. Stating "see resume" is not an acceptable substitution for a completed application. To view the complete job description, please visit our website at www.cityofvernon.org. It is the applicant's responsibility to notify the Human Resources Department of any changes to their contact information.
CITY OF VERNON
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Lisette M. Grizzelle, Senior Human Resources Analyst