Environmental Services Assistant - Extra-Help (Public Works)

Job Description:

Environmental Services Assistant - Extra-Help (Public Works)

Description

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilThursday, March 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay

• $17.26 - $20.11 DOQ

A New Opportunity and what you’ll do...

The City of Ventura is seeking a passionate and motivated individual to join the Public Works Department’s Environmental Sustainability Division as an Environmental Services Assistant (Extra-Help). This part-time, extra-help position offers an opportunity to support the City’s environmental programs, engage with the community, and promote sustainability initiatives. If you are interested in environmental programs, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and want to positively impact the community, we encourage you to apply!

Environmental Services Assistants are temporary part-time extra help, positions, working approximately 20 hours per week, to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Weekend shifts may be required.

What You’ll Do:

Under general supervision, the extra-help Environmental Services Assistant reports to the Environmental Services Specialist and supports the City of Ventura’s environmental programs. This position assists with outreach and implementation efforts for various initiatives, including the Green Schools Program, Green Business Program, waste and recycling programs, public events, and public education initiatives. Responsibilities include creating social media content, the Sustainable Ventura newsletter, and other outreach platforms to educate the public and promote the Division’s programs and events.

Examples of Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Assist with outreach and education efforts related to the City’s environmental programs.
• Coordinate and participate in public events that promote environmental sustainability and recycling initiatives.
• Conduct research and assist in the development of materials related to environmental policies and best practices.
• Assist with administrative tasks, including data entry and tracking program participation.
• Provide customer service and respond to inquiries regarding environmental programs and events.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to two years of college coursework in business administration, environmental sciences, or a related field and 6 months of experience in data collection or clerical record keeping are required.

Bilingual (Spanish) is highly desirable.

License: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.

When assigned to K-12 classroom presentations, the incumbent must undergo live scan fingerprinting and provide proof of a negative tuberculosis test result within the last two years.

Apply Now!

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline or first review date at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs .

• It is important that your city job application show all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.

• After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via E-Mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.

Start Your Journey... Follow the Process

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted untilThursday, March 6, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be most qualified based on experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.

The Eligibility List established for this classification may be used to fill other regular and temporary vacancies at the discretion of the City.

Learn More - Essential Information

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by clicking here Environmental Services Assistant.

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact any of the Human Resources Recruitment Team at recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

Salary:

$17.26 - 20.11 Hourly