Office Assistant

The City of Ventura Human Resources Department is hiring a part-time extra help Office Assistant. This is a temporary position that will work 30 to 40 hours per week for approximately five months, depending on the department's needs.

This Office Assistant will primarily assist with special projects within the four HR divisions. In addition, this position will answer telephones, relay messages, and greet visitors. The Office Assistant will assist with opening and distributing mail, performing routine filing and record keeping, operating office equipment including personal computers, copy machines, FAX, scanners, etc., providing information and directions to other City locations, keeping simple related records, and performing other duties as assigned.

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here: Office Assistant I.

To be considered for this part-time extra help position, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire. Applications are reviewed continuously, and candidates meeting the minimum qualifications are forwarded for further consideration. Candidates are encouraged to apply promptly for immediate consideration. Please note the recruitment may close without notice.

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

A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to completion of high school supplemented by additional clerical and computer coursework, keyboarding abilities sufficient to perform the job, and six-months of clerical experience are required.

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.

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted on a continuous basis. This recruitment is open until filled, and interested candidates should apply immediately. Please note that this recruitment may close without notice.

All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened according to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those 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.

INTERVIEW DATES AND INFORMATION:

A select number of candidates will be invited to a department interview process that will be scheduled as qualifying candidates apply. The department will review all qualifying candidates and notify selected candidates of specifics.

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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 of Ventura operates under the Council/ Manager form of government under a charter adopted by voters in 1934, with an elected seven-member City Council. This full-service municipality is supported by 11 major City departments: City Manager, City Attorney, Finance, Information Technology, Human Resources, Community Development, Parks & Recreation, Fire, Police, Public Works, and Ventura Water. The City’s Adopted FY 2021/2022 Budget totals approximately $303.4 million. The City Council and the City Manager are dedicated to the highest standards of integrity, public service, and innovative approaches to governing.

To learn more about the City of Ventura, please visit www.cityofventura.ca.gov and view the FY2021-22 Adopted Budget.

The City of Ventura is located just north of Los Angeles County and south of Santa Barbara County and is frequently considered one of America’s most desirable places to live. The City is a full-service municipality that was founded in 1782, incorporated in 1866, and serves nearly 110,000 residents within its 32 square miles. With nearly 700 employees, the City is dedicated to delivering key services to our businesses, residents, and visitors to ensure Ventura remains a fiscally stable, economically vibrant, safe, clean, and desirable community.

Locals and visitors enjoy Ventura’s impressive park system that includes 32 parks and historic sites, and more than 800 acres of open green space. The City offers a remarkable year-round climate, friendly people, and a spectacular coastline. Ventura is an exciting location for a variety of outdoor activities such as biking, hiking, kayaking, paddle-boarding, sailing, surfing, whale watching and windsurfing. Other activities include the Channel Islands National Park, championship golf, world-class shopping, wine tours, and more. Learn more about the City of Ventura at www.CityofVentura.ca.gov

The City of Ventura values human rights, goodwill, respect, inclusivity, equality, and recognizes that the City derives its strength from a rich diversity of thoughts, ideas, and contributions. As leaders in public service, we aspire to be an employer of choice by promoting an organizational culture that reflects these core values. We seek to attract, develop, and retain a talented and dedicated workforce where people of diverse races, genders, religions, cultures, political affiliations, and lifestyles thrive. Our goal is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that empowers our employees to provide the highest level of service to our community of residents and businesses; they’re counting on us.