What are the responsibilities and job description for the YJCP Participant (Grant Funded) position at CITY OF FRESNO, CA?
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Position Description
**REQUIRED: YOUTH AGES 16-30 YEARS OLD**
The City of Fresno is excited to offer youth between the ages of 16-30 years old the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a public sector environment through temporary part-time paid employment in the grant funded One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program, as a workforce development program that invests in the next generation of city workers and city leaders. Limited wraparound services are available to remove barriers to employment.
The Participant assignments range from working outdoors in the field to working in an indoor setting including carrying out duties that serve our community for 20 hours per week with flexible availability which may include nights and weekends. This exciting opportunity is for up to 6 months.
The Requirements
To be considered for the One Fresno Youth Jobs Program applicants must complete prerequisites:
Step 1) Complete YJCP Interest Form at https://www.fresno.gov/youthjobs/
Step 2) Complete one week of 29 soft skill videos with the option of virtual or in-person sessions.
Applicants must be between the ages of 16-30 years old at the time of employment to participate in the grant funded One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program.
Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid government issued photo ID, satisfactorily complete a Department of Justice fingerprinting. Possession of a valid California Driver's License at the time of employment may be required, depending on assignment.
Pursuant to City of Fresno Charter, temporary employment shall not exceed 2,080 hours within 2 fiscal years. These are temporary employment opportunities that do not provide health benefits, or retirement and are not in any way a guarantee of permanent employment. Assignment may end at any time.
Selection Process
After prerequisites have been completed (see Requirements section), applicants for the YJCP Participant program must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
Completed applications will be reviewed, and candidates will be contacted regarding potential career pathway opportunities in the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program.
How To Apply
For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.
For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.
For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
Unit 8B
UNREPRESENTED TEMPORY EMPLOYEES
BENEFIT
DESCRIPTION
SICK LEAVE
Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
The benefit above only applied to City of Fresno employees.
Want to see what it’s like to work here? Explore our We Work For You video series to discover the real stories, passion, and purpose of the team behind Fresno’s success.
Position Description
**REQUIRED: YOUTH AGES 16-30 YEARS OLD**
The City of Fresno is excited to offer youth between the ages of 16-30 years old the opportunity to gain valuable work experience in a public sector environment through temporary part-time paid employment in the grant funded One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program, as a workforce development program that invests in the next generation of city workers and city leaders. Limited wraparound services are available to remove barriers to employment.
The Participant assignments range from working outdoors in the field to working in an indoor setting including carrying out duties that serve our community for 20 hours per week with flexible availability which may include nights and weekends. This exciting opportunity is for up to 6 months.
The Requirements
To be considered for the One Fresno Youth Jobs Program applicants must complete prerequisites:
Step 1) Complete YJCP Interest Form at https://www.fresno.gov/youthjobs/
Step 2) Complete one week of 29 soft skill videos with the option of virtual or in-person sessions.
Applicants must be between the ages of 16-30 years old at the time of employment to participate in the grant funded One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program.
Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid government issued photo ID, satisfactorily complete a Department of Justice fingerprinting. Possession of a valid California Driver's License at the time of employment may be required, depending on assignment.
Pursuant to City of Fresno Charter, temporary employment shall not exceed 2,080 hours within 2 fiscal years. These are temporary employment opportunities that do not provide health benefits, or retirement and are not in any way a guarantee of permanent employment. Assignment may end at any time.
Selection Process
After prerequisites have been completed (see Requirements section), applicants for the YJCP Participant program must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line. Applicants will receive an automatically generated confirmation e-mail upon a successful application submittal. The e-mail is the only proof of submittal.
Completed applications will be reviewed, and candidates will be contacted regarding potential career pathway opportunities in the One Fresno Youth Jobs Corps Program.
How To Apply
For information on how to complete an online application, please visit the Help & Support tab. For NEOGOV Application Assistance, please call 1-855-524-5627 or email support@governmentjobs.com. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS ARE ACCEPTED and must be submitted by midnight on the closing deadline, or they will not be accepted for any reason.
Required licenses, certifications, and education must be verified with supporting documents. Foreign education must be evaluated by a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please ensure all relevant attachments are uploaded with your application.
For the work experience section, provide detailed descriptions of job duties for each position related to the specific role you are applying for. Resumes are not a substitute for completing this section and will only be reviewed as supplemental information, not for determining minimum qualifications.
For other City of Fresno employment opportunities, please view our Careers Homepage . If you have recruitment questions, please call our office at 559-621-6950. Our office is located at 2600 Fresno Street, Room 1030, Fresno, CA 93721.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Fresno is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Should you need a special accommodation due to a qualifying disability, please contact the Personnel Service Department at (559) 621-6950 in advance of the examination.
Unit 8B
UNREPRESENTED TEMPORY EMPLOYEES
BENEFIT
DESCRIPTION
SICK LEAVE
Accrue 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
The benefit above only applied to City of Fresno employees.