The City of Riverside, Office of the Mayor, is accepting applications for the position of Advisor to the Mayor, Part-Time (Non-Classifies*) to fill one (1) vacancy. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.
Under general supervision, the Advisor to the Mayor will perform a wide variety of highly responsible and confidential complex tasks; as part of a small team to accomplish the Mayor's goals; will serve as a special assistant in the Mayor's office to conduct a wide variety of public relations and promotion tasks; conduct a wide variety of public relations and promotion tasks; coordinate and provide professional level support to a variety of project oriented committees, task forces and working groups in furtherance of the goals of the office; represent the Mayor's office in the community; perform administrative duties including monitoring and processing of the office budget; and perform other related duties as assigned.
Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Perform a wide variety of complex, responsible, and confidential duties for the Mayor, Mayor's office, and designated City executives.
* Interpret and apply divisional policies and procedures in response to inquiries and make appropriate referrals.
* Review work of other administrative support staff upon completion for conformance to divisional requirements.
* Compose proclamation requests from outside agencies and for retiring City employees.
* Assist in training, supervising, and of administrative support staff.
* Coordinate annual Mayor's State of the City address exhibits with City departments and outside agencies.
* Represent Mayor's office at weekly agenda conferences with City Manager and department heads.
* Schedule, coordinate, and compile information for special presentations at Council meetings, such as proclamations and plaques, at the request of outside agencies.
* Represent Mayor's office and participate in a variety of special projects and activities that are business and/or community oriented.
* Gather, organize, and prepare information for routine reports and contact meeting participants.
* Recommend organizational or procedural changes affecting administrative support activities.
* Respond independently to letters and general correspondence of a routine nature.
* Coordinate in the administration of a small department; prepare comprehensive reports, compile annual budget requests, and recommend expenditure requests for designated accounts; review, log, determine priority, of and route correspondence.
* Supervise, initiate, and maintain a variety of files and records of information such as payroll, attendance, budget, production, and cost records.
* Respond to complaints and requests for information in relation to the intent, coverage, and content of instructions, guides, precedents, and regulations.
* As department representative, may serve on various internal and external committees.
* Coordinate commendation certificates with administrative support staff.
* Coordinate preparation and purchasing of presentation folders, plaques, and a variety of other speciality items.
* Coordinate and compile information for Annual City Spirit award with recipient and outside agencies.
* Serve as department representative on a variety of City projects which may include annual Employee's Service Awards program and United Way Campaign.
Education: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major related to public or business administration, public relations, communications or a closely related field. A Master's Degree in public administration, public policy, business or public relations is highly desirable and may be substituted for up to two years of the required work experience.
Experience: Two years of responsible administrative support work and/or public relations experience.
Necessary Special Requirement
Possession of an appropriate, valid class "C" California Motor Vehicle Operator's License.ce.
Highly Desired Qualifications:
* Experience in public policy/policy analysis and governmental affairs.
* Experience in communication strategy development, including social media content creation and media outreach.
* Ability to write clear, concise, and engaging content that effectively communicates complex political ideas to a diverse audience.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).
The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.
Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.
It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.
Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.
NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.
Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:
* An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at
* An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.
All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.
THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.