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Salary: $26.86 – $36.00 Hourly
The Position
The Office of Councilmember Ronaldo Fierro seeks a highly-organized, detail-oriented candidate to serve as a Council Assistant, Part-Time (Non-Classified) to fill one (1) vacancy in the City Council Office.
This entry-level position primarily entails serving the constituents of the Third Ward of the City of Riverside through performing a wide variety of highly responsible administrative and field support duties for the Member of the City Council, including attending community events, processing and handling constituent casework, coordinating communications with internal departments, and performing other duties as assigned.
Work Performed
Constituent Casework: Receive, respond to, in person, by phone, and email to residents, business representatives, school officials, and community group’s communications, and make appropriate referrals with respect to city department services, and state/federal district offices. Respond to letters and general correspondence of a routine nature for the City Council.
Field Representative: Attend, schedule and seek out community meetings, business grand-openings, and staff the Member at events in the district as determined by the Office. Brief Councilmember regarding feedback from community programs, events, and other meetings as scheduled.
Administrative Duties: Manage and maintain the Member’s Calendar and coordinate and schedule appointments, meetings and community events for the Member. Assist in the preparation of newsletters, email blasts, speeches, and talking points. Liaison with internal City departments on as needed basis.
Policy Research: Maintain a pulse on State, Federal and Local Government Legislation and its impact on the City of Riverside. Assist the Office in researching and compiling reports and local policy actions aligned with the Member’s strategic vision and goals.
Qualifications
Education: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by business or communications related courses.
Experience: Three years of experience performing highly responsible administrative and/or field related duties involving customer/client/community relations.
Highly Desired Qualifications
- Previous Federal, State, Local Government/NGO/Non-profit Advocacy or Organizing experience. This may include an internship, fellowship or program.
- Possession of a higher education degree.
Necessary Special Requirements:
Possession of an appropriate, valid class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Must be willing to work a changing and flexible schedule, that include day-time, evening, and week-end hours, as required.
Selection Process
Documents Required At The Time Of Application
- Completed Employment Application
- Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
- Resume and Letter of Interest
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide).
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
Important Information On Scheduling Assessments
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver’s License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/ physical examination .
NOTE : The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
Educational Requirements
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
- An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .
- An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
