What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Assistant position at City of Mesa?
Description/Duties
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) full-time, 2nd Shift (Mon – Fri 2pm – 10pm) vacancy in the Fleet Services Department. This recruitment will also be used to create a Citywide eligible list to fill future vacancies.
The Program Assistant is a paraprofessional class responsible for performing a variety of assignments involving public contact work of a specialized nature. Employees in this class must be responsible for administering, monitoring, and/or implementing a program, process, or functional area specific to the area of assignment; possess technical knowledge related to the program; have the ability to explain and interpret information; and exercise independent judgment in the disposition of routine matters. Duties may include supervising clerical personnel and/or field support performing duties requiring exposure to the City's various enterprise systems (example: timekeeping, human resources management, financial/accounting, and recruiting). Assignments are completed under general supervision, and work is reviewed for completeness and adherence to department policies and standards. This class performs related duties as required.
This class is distinguished from the Senior Program Assistant class by the latter’s more technical and complex work in administering, monitoring, or overseeing a program, process, or functional area. Employees in this class may be required to work evenings and/or weekends for special events or programming coverage (by assignment). This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in a responsible clerical or paraprofessional capacity, including public contact work.
Special Requirements. Requires a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date (by assignment). For this position, an individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa (by assignment). Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required (Police Department and Mesa Public Safety Support Department Assignments). Current or previous certifications from the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) as a General Instructor and Firearms Instructor; expired instructor certifications must be recertified within six months of hire or promotion date (Police Department Training Unit - Range Assignment). Must obtain factory certification as an Armorer for repair of Department issued firearms within three months of hire or promotion date (Police Department Training Unit - Range Assignment).
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures (by assignment).
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Supplemental coursework or training in office management, or related field. Experience with personal computer (PC) software applications (examples: word processing, spreadsheet, data manager) is highly desirable.
Link To Job Description
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3873.pdf
A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.
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For which vacancy would you like to be considered? Please select all that apply.
Which types of position(s) are you interested in? Please check all that apply.
Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED? You MUST include and detail your education information on your application to receive credit.
How many years of experience do you have in a responsible clerical or paraprofessional capacity, including public contact work? You must detail this experience on your application to receive credit.
Please describe your experience in a responsible clerical or paraprofessional capacity, including public contact work below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. **To receive credit, you MUST fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.**
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Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
Do you have current or previous certifications from the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) as a General Instructor and Firearms Instructor? Expired instructor certifications must be recertified within 6 months of hire or promotion date. Please detail your certifications on your application. (Police Department Training Unit - Range Assignment)
Would you like to be considered for future vacancies in the Mesa Public Safety Support or Police Department? If yes, please answer all of the following questions.
If you served in the military, what was your discharge status?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony (this includes criminal convictions out of state that would be considered a felony in Arizona)?
Have you tried or used any of the following drugs unlawfully (without a doctor's prescription or dispensary card): Marijuana, Hashish, Thai Sticks, Barbiturates, Amphetamines, Cocaine, Heroin, Opium, Steroids, or Hallucinogenic Substances?
Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) in the past five years?
Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) more than 3 times since turning 21 years old?
If an explanation or comments are needed regarding drug usage, please note your information here.
This recruitment will be used to fill one (1) full-time, 2nd Shift (Mon – Fri 2pm – 10pm) vacancy in the Fleet Services Department. This recruitment will also be used to create a Citywide eligible list to fill future vacancies.
The Program Assistant is a paraprofessional class responsible for performing a variety of assignments involving public contact work of a specialized nature. Employees in this class must be responsible for administering, monitoring, and/or implementing a program, process, or functional area specific to the area of assignment; possess technical knowledge related to the program; have the ability to explain and interpret information; and exercise independent judgment in the disposition of routine matters. Duties may include supervising clerical personnel and/or field support performing duties requiring exposure to the City's various enterprise systems (example: timekeeping, human resources management, financial/accounting, and recruiting). Assignments are completed under general supervision, and work is reviewed for completeness and adherence to department policies and standards. This class performs related duties as required.
This class is distinguished from the Senior Program Assistant class by the latter’s more technical and complex work in administering, monitoring, or overseeing a program, process, or functional area. Employees in this class may be required to work evenings and/or weekends for special events or programming coverage (by assignment). This class is FLSA nonexempt.
Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.
Qualifications & Requirements
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Graduation from high school or GED. Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in a responsible clerical or paraprofessional capacity, including public contact work.
Special Requirements. Requires a valid Class D Arizona Driver’s License by hire or promotion date (by assignment). For this position, an individual receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City of Mesa must pass a background investigation through the City of Mesa Police Department, the Arizona Department of Public Safety, and Federal Bureau of Investigation prior to commencing employment with the City of Mesa (by assignment). Because of the confidential, sensitive nature of information handled, successful completion of a background investigation is required (Police Department and Mesa Public Safety Support Department Assignments). Current or previous certifications from the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) as a General Instructor and Firearms Instructor; expired instructor certifications must be recertified within six months of hire or promotion date (Police Department Training Unit - Range Assignment). Must obtain factory certification as an Armorer for repair of Department issued firearms within three months of hire or promotion date (Police Department Training Unit - Range Assignment).
Substance Abuse Testing. Due to the safety and/or security sensitive nature of this classification, individuals shall be subject to pre-employment or pre-placement alcohol, drug and/or controlled substance testing as outlined in City policy and procedures (by assignment).
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Supplemental coursework or training in office management, or related field. Experience with personal computer (PC) software applications (examples: word processing, spreadsheet, data manager) is highly desirable.
Link To Job Description
http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs3873.pdf
A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.
01
For which vacancy would you like to be considered? Please select all that apply.
- Current full-time vacancy in the Fleet Services Department
- Future vacancies in the Police Department
- Future Citywide vacancies
Which types of position(s) are you interested in? Please check all that apply.
- Full-Time
- Project-Funded
- Grant-Funded
- Part-Time, Benefited
- Part-Time, Non-Benefited
Did you receive a High School Diploma or GED? You MUST include and detail your education information on your application to receive credit.
- Yes
- No
How many years of experience do you have in a responsible clerical or paraprofessional capacity, including public contact work? You must detail this experience on your application to receive credit.
- None
- Some but less than 3 years
- 3 years or more but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more
Please describe your experience in a responsible clerical or paraprofessional capacity, including public contact work below; include employment dates and names of employer(s). If none, type N/A. **To receive credit, you MUST fully detail this experience on your application. Incomplete applications or responses such as "see resume" will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.**
06
Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
- Yes
- No
Do you have current or previous certifications from the Arizona Peace Officer Standards and Training Board (AZPOST) as a General Instructor and Firearms Instructor? Expired instructor certifications must be recertified within 6 months of hire or promotion date. Please detail your certifications on your application. (Police Department Training Unit - Range Assignment)
- Yes
- No
Would you like to be considered for future vacancies in the Mesa Public Safety Support or Police Department? If yes, please answer all of the following questions.
- Yes
- No
If you served in the military, what was your discharge status?
- Honorable
- Dishonorable
- Uncharacterized
- Other than Honorable
- Entry Level
- Bad Conduct
- General
- Current Active Duty
- N/A
Have you ever been convicted of a felony (this includes criminal convictions out of state that would be considered a felony in Arizona)?
- Yes
- No
Have you tried or used any of the following drugs unlawfully (without a doctor's prescription or dispensary card): Marijuana, Hashish, Thai Sticks, Barbiturates, Amphetamines, Cocaine, Heroin, Opium, Steroids, or Hallucinogenic Substances?
- Yes
- No
Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) in the past five years?
- Yes
- No
Have you tried or used any illegal narcotics or dangerous drugs (with the exception of Marijuana) more than 3 times since turning 21 years old?
- Yes
- No
If an explanation or comments are needed regarding drug usage, please note your information here.
- Required Question