The City of Ventura is hiring! We are accepting applications for the position of Environmental Services Assistant (Extra help).
THE POSITION
The City of Ventura is hiring! We are currently hiring two (2) temporary part-time extra-help Environmental Services Assistant positions within the Public Works Department and Ventura Water Department. If you're passionate about environmental programs, have strong organizational and communication skills, and want to positively impact our community, we encourage you to apply!
The extra-help Environmental Services Assistant positions will report to the Environmental Services Specialist and will be responsible for supporting the City of Ventura’s environmental programs.
For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job description located on the City’s Career Page at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs or by clicking here Environmental Services Assistant.
Environmental Services Assistants are temporary part-time “extra help" positions, working approximately 20 hours per week, to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Weekend shifts may be required.
Ventura Water
When assigned to Ventura Water, the Environmental Services Assistant will support water conservation efforts by providing administrative support for outreach and public engagement. This position will assist with scheduling educational field trips, processing rebates and incentives, engaging with the community at outreach events, conducting water audits, and assisting with water waste administration and other tasks as assigned by the department.
Public Works
When assigned to Public Works, the Environmental Services Assistant will assist the Environmental Sustainability Division in implementing the City's organic waste recycling program, ensuring compliance with SB 1383. This position will collaborate with residents, businesses, and organizations to reduce food waste, encourage edible food donations, promote on-site organic waste composting, and encourage participation in the curbside organic waste hauler collection program. Additionally, the position will assist with outreach efforts, educational initiatives, site visits, route audits, enforcement support, and other tasks as assigned by the department.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
A combination of education, training, and experience equivalent to two years of college coursework in business administration, environmental sciences, or a related field and six months of experience in data collection or clerical record keeping are required.
Bilingual (Spanish) is highly desirable.
License: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.
When assigned to K-12 classroom presentations, the incumbent must undergo live scan fingerprinting and provide proof of a negative tuberculosis test result within the last two years.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary: $16.76 - $19.61 Hourly DOQ
HOW TO APPLY
To be considered for these exciting opportunities, please complete an online City Job Application and supplemental questionnaire now! The filing deadline is Friday, November 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
Go to www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs and Apply! EEO/ADA