The PositionThe City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of
CALIFORNIANSFORALL PROGRAM FELLOW to establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months, but may be extended.
Under direct supervision, the CaliforniansForAll Program Fellow performs and provides a variety of unskilled and limited skilled general maintenance tasks for various departments.
Are you eager to engage with your local city government and explore opportunities for contributing to public service? Consider applying for the CaliforniansForAll Program Fellow positions which offers a rewarding experience ideal for those passionate about making a difference. It combines responsibilities, learning opportunities, and the chance to interact meaningfully with your community.
** CANDIDATES MUST BE BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 - 30 YEARS OLD **75% of ALL Program Fellows hires must meet a priority eligibility defined as (must meet two criteria)25% of applicants can meet one or none of these criteria:
- Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program
- May have difficulty finding employment
- Are low-income
- Are unemployed and/or out of school
- Are or were justice-involved
- Are in/or transitioning from foster care; AND/OR
- Are engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system
*Actual classification is General Service Worker
Work PerformedTo view the full General Service Worker job description click here.
QualificationsExperience: None.
Education: High School graduation or satisfactory equivalent (GED).
Licenses and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain an appropriate, valid Class “C” California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Highly Desirable Qualifications:Note: While we encourage all interested candidates to apply, the CAForAll Youth Workforce Development Grant requires that 75% of all hires through the program meet 2 or more of the eligibility requirements listed above. Candidates who do not meet all eligibility requirements are still welcome to apply, but their application may not be eligible for the grant funding.
Selection ProcessDOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: ( Application Guide). IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/ .An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT. Employees hired in a temporary position working "variable" part-time hours (less than 30 hrs/week) may be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon meeting full-time eligibility at the end of their measurement period (12 months). Employees hired in a temporary full-time (more than 30 hrs/week) position will be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon hire.
All temporary employees are automatically enrolled in a mandatory Deferred Compensation plan in lieu of Social Security.
Closing Date/Time: 9/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
