COLLEGE INTERN I - INFORMATION SERVICES BUSINESS SYSTEMS SUPPORT

Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team.  At this time, we have outstanding opportunities available, as we're looking for the "right people" to serve as College Intern with the Administrative Services Department. 
 
First and foremost, the City is seeking individuals who have an unwavering commitment to team-based environment, and recognize that leaders must be focused always on serving their people.  For us in Huntington Beach, successful candidates must be genuinely committed to living our organization’s behavioral values, which include:

1. Humility… be willing to place the team before self.
2. Exceptionality… be really (REALLY) good at what you do.
3. Social Awareness… say and do those things that bring people together.
4. Passion… recognize the awesome responsibility we have to serve the people of HB.
5. Integrity… live our values authentically.

Outside of these behavioral characteristics, we’re also looking for candidates who are ready to grow and develop and who can envision new ways to improve and enhance services.     

This position requires current enrollment in college level courses at an accredited college or university. College transcripts/proof of enrollment must be provided prior to appointment.

The ideal candidate has familiarity with computers, MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), HTML, basic web development, operating systems such as Windows 10, and possesses effective communication and cooperative interpersonal skills, the ability to work well in a busy office environment where attention to detail is important, excellent customer service skills, and is available to work a minimum of 12 hours per week.

Note: This recruitment may close at any time, once the hiring manager determines that enough qualified applications have been received.

Temporary/part-time employment does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice.  Further restrictions apply to CalPERS retired annuitants.

• Assists supervisor and department staff members with a variety of support duties as assigned
• Performs research to support business systems projects
• Maintains documentation relating to business systems projects
• Assists users with the proper use of business systems software
• Applies best practices to ensure data quality and integrity
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: Computer operating systems/software, basic Website development, business English, spelling and grammar; modern office practices, procedures and equipment; personal computer operations; basic math principles; effective public relations/customer service principles, practices and techniques.

Ability to:  Utilize general office equipment such as telephone, fax, printers, copiers, and computers; learn and apply City policies, procedures, rules and regulations; conduct basic research, research, compile and analyze data and prepare accurate reports; maintain work effectiveness and meet deadlines with frequent changes in workload and the priority of assignments; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; communicate clearly and concisely; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; provide quality customer service.

Education: High School Diploma (or GED) and current enrollment in college level courses at an accredited college or university.

Experience: General office, public contact, and/or government-related experience highly desirable.
 
License:  Must possess a valid California Driver license and an acceptable driving record by time of appointment.  Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE: 

• An official City of Huntington Beach online job application must be filled out in its entirety.
• Applications will be closely reviewed for relevant experience, education and training.
• Applicants best meeting the City's needs will be invited to an oral interview.
• Upon a conditional offer of employment a drug screen, TB Screening and California Department of Justice (DOJ) Live Scan fingerprinting must be completed with acceptable results.
• Other background reports may also be conducted depending on the position.
• Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.