Human Resources Intern

HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN

Temporary-Internship Opportunity (At-Will)

Non-Benefited (up to 28 hours per week)

The City of Pico Rivera's vision and values are to safeguard the public's trust through open and transparent business practices that consistently maintain our credibility of strong ethical stewardship of all resources. We strive to provide responsive and consistent customer service to the community and our employees; who we trust to always own the problem and solution of all our business challenges. We recognize that we must engage our workforce in productive and respectful dialogue as our success internally hinges on the dynamic and interdependent partnerships within; thus improving our chances of external success.

The goal is to positively impact our community by optimizing and engaging our workforce to improve the human experience and quality of life in the City of Pico Rivera. The City is committed to forging a model of 21st Century government to better serve the community and its employees.

The Department

The purpose of the Human Resources Department is to maximize the productivity of an organization by optimizing the effectiveness of its employees. The Department's focus is centered on innovative and strategically acquiring, developing, and retaining talent by continuously nourishing the organization's greatest resource in an effort to affect positive change. Human Resources is concerned with the development of both the employees and the organization in which they operate.

The Department is engaged not only in securing and developing the talents of individual employees, but also in implementing programs that enhance communication and collaboration between people in order to nurture organizational development. Employees who are engaged and aligned with the City's vision and values will always contribute to the overall mission of the organization. Above all else, the Human Resources Department values integrity, respect, and innovative talent management.

The Position

Under the direction of appropriately designated staff, the Intern will perform entry-level responsible and professional customer service, and clerical and administrative duties for the Human Resources Department. The Intern will work on various substantive projects, and in the process, acquire an overview of city government.

It is the City's hope that the Intern selected to participate in this internship will develop a better understanding of their community and City operations and that the experience will pave the intern's road toward personal growth and a productive career in local government.

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed by interns. Functions may be added, modified or removed to meet the needs of the city.

The ideal candidate will have the ability to perform the following essential tasks and duties:

• Effective public speaking and interpersonal skills; confidence in communicating facts and information to city staff and to the public.
• Strong writing skills, with an ability to organize/analyze data, type and proofread a variety of documents including memos, rough drafts, forms, copies or notes.
• Perform a wide variety of routine clerical work including filing.
• A self-motivated work ethic with the ability to be a supportive team member and independent worker and a desire to work in a diverse team setting.
• An enthusiasm to help the City of Pico Rivera meet objectives.
• The ability to plan, organize and prioritize multiple tasks and projects.
• Work with minimal supervision.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Candidates Must Be

• At least 18 years of age.
• Proficiency in the following programs is desired: Word, Excel, Access and Teams

Education And Experience

• Applicants must be currently enrolled part-time or full-time in a degree-seeking program at an accredited college or university at the time of application and throughout the internship.(applicants must submit proof of current enrollment with application materials or via email to ***email_hidden***)
• Must have and maintain a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher on a 1.0 - 4.0 scale.
• Bilingual in Spanish is desired.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to sit; talk or hear, in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; and reach with hands or arms. The employee occasionally walks and stands and lifts and moves records and documents weighing 25 pounds or less.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands

While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use oral and written communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret data and situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; learn and apply new skills or information; perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks; work under changing and intensive deadlines with frequent interruptions; and interact with City officials, media, citizens groups, employees and others encountered in the course of work.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee works under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet.

• A valid Class C California Driver's License and a safe driving record throughout the course of employment. City employees are registered with the Department of Motor Vehicles, Employee Pull Notice Program.
• Proof of car insurance (to be eligible for mileage reimbursement based on the IRS issued rates).

Veteran's credit will amount to 10 points to be added to the interview score. Proof of honorable discharge must be submitted with the application materials in order to be eligible for veteran's credit. Veterans who wish to utilize this credit must have served on a full-time basis (not reserve or auxiliary) in the armed forces for a minimum of six months (180 days).

TESTING

Candidates who pass all qualifying phases of the recruitment process (e.g., minimum qualification review, written and/or oral examinations) will be placed in an eligibility pool for the hiring department to initiate the selection process. Please note: recruitment timelines may vary. Updates will be provided to candidates throughout the process.

FINAL FILING DATE: Recruitment will remain open until a sufficient number of applications have been received and may close without prior notice. Selection of applicants will be on a first come, first served basis.

SELECTION PROCESS

It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all information provided on the application and/or supplemental questionnaire is accurate and complete. Incomplete applications and/or supplemental responses will not be accepted. Resumes may be included, but will not be accepted in place of required application materials (e.g., high school diploma, G.E.D. equivalent, and/or typing certificate, if applicable). This is a competitive process; applicants must clearly demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give regarding your experience and education will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time. False statements will be cause for disqualification, removal from the Eligibility List, or discharge from employment. List each job title and employer separately. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you have supervised staff, indicate how many. Based on a review of application materials, only the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the testing process to further evaluate their job-related experience, education, knowledge, skills and abilities.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be a valuable tool for learning, research, and professional growth. We encourage candidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials, live assessments, and interviews. However, we value authenticity, accuracy and truthfulness. Application responses and interview answers must reflect your own knowledge, skills, and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation, it cannot replace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensures fairness, transparency, and equity for all applicants in the hiring process.

It is recommended you use a personal email address on your application instead of a work email address. Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your online application.

City Hall is open Monday through Thursday 7:00 AM - 5:30 PM. Hours will vary between 7:00 AM and 5:30 PM. This position may also be required to work non-traditional hours including nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays based on special events, community group meetings, and City Council meetings.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please email Human Resources, at [email protected] / ***email_hidden***.

Employees in this position are regularly scheduled to work up to 28 hours per week and are not eligible for inclusion in the regular, permanent employment service of the City and do not receive medical benefits.

Physical/Background Check

Candidate(s) selected for hire will be subject to background and reference checks and will be required to satisfactorily complete a post-offer physical examination including a drug screen at the City's expense.

At-will Classification

Members in this job classification are considered at-will employees and serve at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.

Emergency Disaster Worker

City employees are registered as an Emergency Disaster Worker and must take an oath. In the event of a declared emergency, City employees shall initially remain at work, or if recalled, shall report to work after completing critical personal and family emergency responsibilities.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Pico Rivera is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental and physical), legally protected medical condition (genetic characteristics), marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other bases protected by federal law (including but not limited to Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990) state or local law. The City of Pico Rivera does not discriminate, or any other basis protected by law, in its employment policies or practices.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance

The City of Pico Rivera provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals under ADA, considering each situation on an individual basis. Individuals with qualified disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the selection process must specify the accommodation needed, in writing, for the application and/or interview phase. If you have questions, please contact the Human Resources Department staff: [email protected].

City of Pico Rivera Human Resources, 6615 Passons Blvd., Pico Rivera CA 90660