DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT (Entry, Journey, Experienced)- DRIVER - Senior Center

City of Huntington Beach, CA
Huntington Beach, California United States  View Map
Posted: Nov 05, 2024
  • Salary: $16.08 - $22.20 Hourly USD
  • Temporary
  • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Transportation or Transit
  • Job Description

    Description

    This is a Part Time, Non Permanent Position.

    The Community & Library Services Department is seeking a part-time driver for our Senior Services division. The IDEAL CANDIDATE has strong communication and interpersonal skills. The incumbent will have the ability to relate to a diverse group of people. Shifts are typically between the hours of 7 AM and 4 PM, with occasional Saturday or evenings required for special events or trainings. The ideal candidate would be available to work at least two days a week.
    Please Note : Vacancies for these positions occur sporadically. The hiring department will contact applicants as needed.

    Note: This recruitment may close at any time, and will close once the hiring manager determines that enough qualified applications have been received.

    Temporary/part-time employment is restricted to 1,000 hours within a 12-month period (July 1 - June 30) and does not qualify to receive City benefits, except those required by law. The City does not belong to the Social Security system. However, enrollment in an alternative retirement program is mandatory which requires an employee contribution of 7½% of base earnings to the Public Agency Retirement System (PARS). There are no rights to employment and employment may end with or without cause or advance notice. Further restrictions apply to CalPERS Retired Annuitants.

    Examples of Essential Duties

    • Delivers demand responsive transportation services to ensure timely, efficient and safe customer service.
    • Drives various routes using guidance and direction from Senior Services Transportation Coordinator.
    • Completes necessary reports
    • Provides safe and efficient services needed to facilitate orderly movement of passengers.
    • Transports seniors to medical and non-medical appointments and to the Senior Center in Central Park lunch, activities, and classes offered by city vehicle.
    • May assist clients and mobility devices with boarding and exiting the vehicle.
    • Performs routine vehicle checks and maintenance.
    • Keeps records and makes reports as required
    • Performs other related duties as required.

    The preceding duties have been provided as examples of the essential types of works performed within this job assignment. The City, at its discretion, may add, modify, change or rescind work assignments as needed.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Knowledge of: City and departmental policies and procedures; City geography; transportation routes; safe driving practices; California Vehicle Code; vehicle preventative maintenance; customer service methods and practices; senior program services; Mobile Data Terminals and GPS used for drivers manifests and communication.

    Ability to: Operate a motor vehicle and drive in a safe and efficient manner; read and follow street maps and GPS; plan and adhere to route schedules; exercise good judgement and take effective action in responding to emergency situations; safely lift and move heavy objects; maintain accurate records; communicate effectively with clients, volunteers and staff; willingness and patience to work with older adults and persons with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; communicate effectively with others; and deliver quality customer service; properly secure mobility devices such as wheelchairs, scooters, walkers, and personal shopping carts.

    Education and Experience: High School diploma or equivalent and some college or vocational education or equivalent work experience .

    License: Must have a valid California Class C Driver's License at the time of appointment.
    Employees regularly assigned/required to drive a city or personal vehicle in the course and scope of work shall be required to participate in the DMV Employer Pull Notice program due to the performance of field duties that may require operation of a City vehicle.


    APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCEDURE:

    • Application
    • Department Interview
    • Selection Process
    • Background Investigation
    • Appointment

    Please Note: Our primary means of communication with applicants is sent via email; therefore, please include a valid email address on your application.

    Supplemental Information

    SPECIAL CONDITIONS
    Public Employee Disaster Service Worker: In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, all Huntington Beach city employees are required to perform assigned disaster service worker duties in the event of an emergency or a disaster.

    The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.

    PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.

    CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.

    NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • City of Huntington Beach
    • City of Huntington Beach

    THE COMMUNITY

    The City of Huntington Beach is located on the shore of the Pacific Ocean in northwestern Orange County, 40 miles south of Los Angeles and 90 miles north of San Diego. As the fourth largest city in Orange County, with a population near 200,000 residents, Huntington Beach is known as “Surf City USA” due to its abundance of beaches, sunny, warm Mediterranean climate and casual lifestyle. Huntington Beach covers 28 square miles of land, 26 square miles of water, and is the 24th largest city in California. With more than 8 miles of uninterrupted beach along the Pacific Ocean, the City also plays host to an annual visitor population of over 11 million people, especially during the summer, special events and weekends.

    Huntington Beach has one of the largest pleasure piers in the world and has the longest concrete pier in the State. The City’s park system includes 58 public parks (with a dog park), riding stables and the largest city-owned and operated regional park in Orange County — Huntington Central Park. Also within the City’s boundaries are five recreation centers (including a senior center), three miles of equestrian trails, two golf courses, 72 tennis courts, a marina and a protected wildlife preserve. Running parallel to Pacific Coast Highway and just steps from the ocean is an eight-mile strand perfect for biking, inline skating, jogging or a leisurely stroll.

    The City is centrally located to all major attractions in Orange County including the Disney Resorts, the Orange County Performing Arts Center and Repertory Theater, and the Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. The City is home to the International Surfing Museum, the Surfing Walk of Fame, Bolsa Chica Ecological Reserve, Huntington Harbour and the Huntington Beach Art Center. Huntington Beach draws some of the largest crowds in the world to such professional sporting events as the U.S. Open of Surfing, Van’s World Championship of Skateboarding and AVP Pro Beach Volleyball.

    There are 35 elementary schools, five public high schools and one community college (Golden West College) located within Huntington Beach. The City has a world-class library located within the 365-acre Central Park as well as four additional branch libraries. In addition, Orange Coast College; the University of California, Irvine; and California State Universities at Long Beach and Fullerton are located in close proximity.

    There are over 117,000 households within a five-mile radius of the Huntington Beach Civic Center. The average family household income is $122,851, ranking one of the highest in the nation based on the top 100 largest cities in the country.

    THE CITY GOVERNMENT

    Founded in the late 1880s, Huntington Beach was incorporated as a Charter City in 1909. Huntington Beach has a City Council/ City Manager form of government. The City Council has seven members who are elected at large, on a non-partisan basis, to four-year overlapping terms. City Council members are limited to two consecutive 4-year terms. There are three elected department heads - the City Attorney, City Clerk and City Treasurer. The position of Mayor is filled on a rotating basis.

    The City of Huntington Beach is organized into 13 major departments including City Treasurer, City Clerk, City Attorney, City Manager, Community Development, Community Services, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Services, Library Services, Police, and Public Works.

    The City has approximately 1,600 full and part-time employees and a total budget of approximately $345 Million.

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