City of Denton - Administrative Intern II Recycling

SALARY RANGE

$13.25 Hourly

DESCRIPTION:

Responsible for assisting the Recycling Division with daily office operations, public information/education outreach programs, and research projects 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with computer operations, which includes spreadsheet design, data entry, and retrieval
• May prepare letters, emails, and similar administrative responses and support functions upon request
• Assists with special research studies, which includes compiling data, analyzing results, preparing reports or illustrative materials
•  Assists with public information/education projects at schools, civic, church, non-profit or community groups; and special events. 
• Researches information suitable for social media outreach
• Represents organization as mascot at schools and community events
• Communicates effectively to diverse audiences including both children and adults
• Maintains educational and outreach materials inventory

Additional Duties: 

• Performs other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of two (2) years of college with coursework in some of the following: Environmental, Biological, or Earth Sciences; Education; Public Administration; Marketing; Social or Political Science; Business

OR

• Two years of experience related to teaching, education, research, or collecting/compiling data.

OR

• Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job

Core Competencies:

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
• Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
• Ability to perform all job duties in a manner that is consistent with the City of Denton's mission to be a leader among cities in delivering outstanding quality services and products through citizen involvement, innovation and efficient use of resources
• Ability to maintain a professional appearance

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License prior to employment
• Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
• Requires occasional evening or weekend work

PREFERENCES:

• Upperclassman or graduate student
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or GIS applications   
• Some knowledge of statistics and experimental design
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

 

This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Physical Requirements:

Overall Strength Demands: The following describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.

 

Sedentary

Light

Medium

Heavy

Very Heavy

Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.

Codes for “how often”:

Y = Yes		N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)		M = moderate (60-30%)		I = infrequent (20-10%)		A = almost never (<10%)
Task	Code	Task	Code	Task	Code	Task	Code
1. Standing	M	6. Pushing/Pulling	I	11. Crawling	A	16. Vision	Y
2. Sitting	M	7. Overhead Work	A	12. Bending	A	17. Hearing	Y
3. Walking	M	8. Fine Dexterity	E	13. Twisting	A	18. Talking	Y
4. Lifting	M	9. Kneeling	A	14. Climbing	A	19. Video Display	Y
5. Carrying	M	10. Crouching	A	15. Balancing	Y	20. Other

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:

The essential functions of this position require the use of a computer and working knowledge of standard Office programs, A/V projection equipment, telephone, fax machine, copier.

 

Environmental Factors:

The essential functions of this position are performed in office, school, and public environments.

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