DESCRIPTION

Salary $34.88 - $47.42 Hourly

Location  City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal

Job Number PW24-177

Department Public Works - (UC)

Opening Date 06/22/2024

Closing Date 7/2/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

THE DEPARTMENT

The mission of the Department of Public Works is “to maintain and enhance the City’s infrastructure and environment for the benefit of the public.” The Department’s core services are focused on providing for and maintaining safe and efficient infrastructure for the community, providing for sustainable environmental protection including water quality and waste collection and diversion, and safely and efficiently designing, constructing, delivering, protecting and maintaining services for public facilities and public rights-of-way. The Department has six bureaus: Business Operations, Engineering, Environmental Services, Project Management, Public Service, and Transportation Project Management. The Department has over 580 budgeted positions with an annual operating budget of $250 million and an annual capital improvement program budget of $150 million. Additional information on the Department can be found at www.longbeach.gov/pw.

THE POSITION 

The Department of Public Works is seeking a part-time Administrative Analyst I Non-Career to work in the Community Information Division of the Business Operations Bureau. The Community Information Division oversees external communication for the greater Long Beach Community regarding capital improvement projects, traffic and engineering projects, and facilitates the community input and outreach process. In addition, the division shares key information to a department of 500+ employees across six bureaus and various work functions.

Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

The position will:

• Perform professional, administrative duties within the Community Information Division for tasks related to public education campaigns for Measure A capital improvement projects.
• Compose and publish communication materials for both print and digital media in alignment with the City's Language Access Policy.
• Compile and analyze data gathered from community survey outreach campaigns. 
• Schedule, organize, speak at and moderate community meetings for providing updates and gathering public input on City infrastructure projects.
• Meet with business and public leaders to develop relationships, gather data, and report back to manager to present findings and recommendations on effective outreach. 
• Perform other related duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field  (proof required).
• Two or more years of professional experience as an Assistant Administrative Analyst or an equivalent position.
• A Master’s Degree in one of the preceding fields may be substituted for one-year of the required experience.  
• Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. 
• A valid California Class C Driver License.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Excellent writing and public speaking skills.
• Experience in culturally-competent community outreach.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 p.m. on July 2, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and proof of education (if qualifying with a degree), in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.  

Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
 
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-6314.

In support of the City’s Language Access Policy, bilingual skills (Spanish, Khmer and/or Tagalog) are desirable for positions interacting with the public.

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627. 

 

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

·             Medical and Dental Insurance

·             Life Insurance

·             Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

·             Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

·             Deferred Compensation

·             Credit Union Membership

·             Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

·             Flexible Spending Accounts

·             Free Employee Parking
·             Paid Parental Leave*
*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

QUESTIONS

01

INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?

• Yes
• No

02

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Please indicate if you possess a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field (proof required*) from an accredited four-year college or university. Candidates may substitute experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

• Yes, I possess a Bachelor's degree in Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field (proof required*) from an accredited four-year college or university.
• I do not possess a bachelor's degree, but I have at least 4 years of professional experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year for year.
• I do not have the required education and/or experience as indicated above.

03

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Please indicate if you possess two or more years of professional experience as an Assistant Administrative Analyst or an equivalent position. A Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field that may be substituted for one-year of the required experience.

• Yes, I possess two or more years of professional experience as an Assistant Administrative Analyst or an equivalent position.
• I do not possess two or more years of professional experience as an Assistant Administrative Analyst or an equivalent position, but I have a Master's Degree in Public or Business Administration, or a closely related field that may be substituted for one-year of the required experience.
• I do not have the required experience as indicated above.

04

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: Do you have a valid California Class C Driver License?

• Yes
• No

05

Please describe your experience with culturally competent community outreach, composing public communication, and public speaking. If you have no experience, indicate with "None".

06

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE: I understand that proof of required documents must be submitted as attachments at the time of filing and that failure to submit all required documents at the time of filing will result in my application being considered incomplete. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristic on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. The application process for this position requires that you attach: (1) a cover letter, (2) a resume, and (3) a proof of education, if qualifying for the position with academic degrees, all in PDF format. Did you attach these three documents?

• Yes
• No

07

I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment. To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

 Required Question

 

Agency City of Long Beach

Department Public Works - (UC)

Address 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 5th Fl
Long Beach, California, 90802
Phone (562) 570-4686