Program Assistant - Community Outreach

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Program Assistant - Community Outreach

Salary

$16.00 - $21.00 Hourly

Location

West Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Temp/Temp II

Job Number

2024-00047

Department

POLICE

Opening Date

05/02/2024

Closing Date

5/23/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

100

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An official City of West Sacramento application form must be filled out, in its entirety. It is the applicant's responsibility to explain their qualifications fully and clearly. In addition, applicants must submit a resume and complete the required supplemental questionnaire (if applicable). Incomplete information on the application, resume and/or supplemental questionnaire may be cause for disqualification. Application packages will be reviewed and screened for qualifications. Additional screening criteria will be developed based on the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable).

The City of West Sacramento is looking to establish an eligibility list for a Program Assistant to assist the Police Departments Community Outreach and Support Division on a part time, extra help basis. Preference will be given to those with law enforcement and/or community outreach experience.

Duties of this position will include:

• Assisting with noticing Homeless Encampments and providing referrals to services

• Working with Measure E clean up crew to schedule homeless encampment debris clean up

• Assisting with the planning of Police Department Community Events

• Attending Police Department Community Events and engaging with the community

DEFINITION: The Program Assistant assists in the general operation of a program area within the department or division to which assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: Receives immediate direction from a Department Head or their designee. May exercise functional supervision over other extra help employees or volunteers.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS: This is an extra help position assigned to a department or division within the City.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Illustrative Only): Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Assist in administering, monitoring, and/or implementing a program, process, or functional area specific to the area of assignment.

• Possess technical knowledge related to the assigned program.

• Explain and interpret information.

• Exercise independent judgment in the disposition of routine matters.

• Perform a variety of clerical and/or administrative work as necessitated by the assignment.

• May greet the public and answer or direct them to appropriate office personnel.

• May provide functional supervision over assigned extra help employees or volunteers.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Any combination of training and experience which would provide the required knowledge and skill. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and skill would be:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. An Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in related field is desirable but not required.

Experience: One (1) year of experience involving public contact.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES: Possession of a valid California driver license, depending upon assignment. Certain assignments may require specialized licenses and certifications.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Work in an office and/or field environment. May be required to attend off-hour meetings. Incumbent may be exposed to weather conditions while performing some duties outdoors. Prior to placement at the worksite, the employee must positively pass a fingerprint check, and background investigation or drug screen depending upon assigned department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Mobility to work in a standard office environment, use standard office equipment and attend off-site meetings. On an intermittent basis, sit at a desk for long periods of time; intermittently walk, stand, bend, squat, twist and reach while performing office duties; duties may also require lifting of up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Manual dexterity to use standard office equipment and supplies and to manipulate both single sheets of paper and large document holders (binders, manuals, etc.); vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone; must be able to sustain posture in a seated position for prolonged periods of time.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS: Employees work in an office and/or field environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may be exposed to inclement weather conditions if working in a field environment. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing department guidelines, policies and procedures.

An applicant who qualifies for veterans’ preference and successfully places on an eligibility list for initial entrance into employment with the city shall be advanced one rank on the final eligibility list. Where there are five (5) or less qualified applicants, no veterans’ preference shall apply and all applicants shall be placed on the certification list forwarded to the departments for hiring consideration. The exercise of veterans’ preference shall be exhausted upon appointment to a regular position from an eligibility list.

Extra Help positions with the City of West Sacramento are designated Tier I or Tier II extra help employees. Those hired as Tier I extra help employees must work less than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year and are not eligible for any City provided benefits, other than those required by law.

Those hired as Tier II extra help employees are scheduled to work beyond 1,000 hours in a fiscal year, but not more than 1,500 hours. Tier II extra help employees receive pro-rated vacation, sick leave, and holiday benefits and are enrolled in the city's CalPERS retirement plan.

The City does not participate in full Social Security, but does participate in Medicare. Extra help positions are considered "at will" positions.

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To be considered for the position, all candidates are required to complete and submit the required supplemental questionnaire with their application and resume. Failure to submit the completed supplemental questionnaire and application and resume will disqualify you from further consideration in the selection process used to fill these positions. The answers to the questions below will be evaluated along with the information provided in your employment application. Therefore, your answers must be consistent with your employment application information (especially in the "education" and "work experience" sections), must be unambiguous, and must contain sufficient but concise detail and organization to facilitate the screening process. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of completing the supplemental questionnaire. Lack of clarity, incomplete or inconsistent information, and/or disorganized presentation will negatively affect your evaluation. Do you understand these instructions?

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• No

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  Do you have experience working in community outreach? If so, please explain.

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  Do you have experience working in homeless outreach? If so, please explain.

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  Do you have experience working in law enforcement? If so, please explain.

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  I certify that the statements made in this Supplemental Questionnaire are true, complete, and correct to the best of my knowledge and are made in good faith by me. I understand that any misrepresentation and/or falsification of my answers may result in my application being ineligible for this recruitment process.

• Yes

• No

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Agency

City of West Sacramento

Address

1110 West Capitol Ave 3rd Floor West Sacramento, California, 95691

Phone

(916) 617-4567

Website

http://www.cityofwestsacramento.org

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