Hourly City Worker / Public Works Engineering

City of Glendale•Glendale, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This recruitment is for the Engineering Division of Public Works. The Hourly City Worker is an unclassified, temporary, non-civil service, hourly, part-time position. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director of Public Works/City Engineer or a designated section supervisor, the Hourly City Worker provides general clerical, administrative, and technical support across the various sections of the Engineering Division, including Engineering Administration, Right-of-Way Permitting & Inspection, Land Development, Design/Capital Improvement Program (CIP), Traffic, Parking Services, and Facilities/CIP. Assignments may rotate among sections based on operational needs. The position offers no medical, dental, or accrued leave benefits, with the exception of AB1522 - Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act.

Requirements

Equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
Two years of experience performing general office, clerical, administrative, or customer service work is required.
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Valid Class C California driver's license is required.
Knowledge of basic mathematical operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Knowledge of basic office computer systems and applicable software.
Knowledge of proper English, spelling, and grammar.
Knowledge of business practices and procedures.
Skill in effective oral and written communications, both on a one-on-one and a group basis.
Skill in public contact techniques.
Skill in use of word processing, spreadsheet and other computer software programs and applications.
Ability to provide exceptional customer service to employees and vendors.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to organize, set priorities and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
Ability to compose clear, concise and comprehensive analyses, correspondence, reports, studies, agreements, presentations and other written materials from brief instructions.
Ability to research and interpret data, either in basic statistical or narrative form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, co-workers, other departments, supervisors.
Ability to foster a teamwork environment.
Ability to model and practice the highest standards of ethical conduct.
Ability to read, write and comprehend directions in English.
Ability to understand and use computers to accomplish assignments.
Willingness to assume responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment.
Willingness to work the necessary hours and times to accomplish goals, objectives and required tasks.
Willingness to work overtime as requested or required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a public works, engineering, construction, planning, or municipal government setting is highly desirable.
College-level coursework or training in engineering, drafting, geographic information systems (GIS), construction, public or business administration, or a closely related field is desirable.

Responsibilities

Ensures Department services are provided with exceptional customer service and the highest level of ethical standards.
Provides general clerical, administrative, and technical support to staff across the various sections of the Engineering Division.
Assists with front-counter and public-counter operations, responding to inquiries from the public, applicants, contractors, and other City departments in person, by telephone, and by email.
Assists with the intake, logging, routing, and tracking of permit applications, plan checks, and related submittals.
Scans, files, organizes, and maintains engineering plans, permits, maps, project records, and other documents in both physical and electronic recordkeeping systems.
Performs data entry and helps compile, update, and maintain spreadsheets, databases, logs, and tracking systems.
Assists in preparing correspondence, reports, memoranda, presentations, and other written materials from brief instructions.
Provides basic field support as needed, such as delivering or retrieving documents and assisting inspection, survey, or technical staff.
Drives on City business.
Assumes responsibility for ensuring the duties of the position are performed in a safe, efficient manner.
Performs other related duties as assigned or as the situation requires.