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Description
Silicon Valley Power, The City of Santa Clara California
The internship is a part-time entry-level position in the Electric Department working on energy conservation and renewable energy programs, under the City's Receptionist/Clerk job classification.
Responsibilities will include working on energy conservation programs, working in public events, checking rebate applications for qualification and accuracy, updating brochures at retail and other outlets, meeting with sales personnel at retail outlets and training them on energy efficiency programs, and other similar duties.
Minimum Requirements: Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; and One year of general clerical experience that includes public contact.
Desired Qualifications: Experience with Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Education and/or experience in energy conservation and/or renewable energy programs
Knowledge of: energy conservation; electric safety; renewable generation technology; engineering drafting and graphic design; principles and practices of filing and records management; and standard personal computer hardware and software, including word processing, spreadsheet, and database programs.
Ability to: communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; work in a team-based environment to achieve common goals; evaluate situations, identify problems, and exercise sound independent judgment within established guidelines; walk or stand for extended periods of time and bend, stoop, crawl, climb, and lift as necessary to perform assigned duties; and lift, carry, and relocate a variety of equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
Possession of an appropriate, valid California driver's license may be required. A medical exam is required prior to appointment. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job assignment
SALARY: $20 per hour; up to 15 hours per week
APPLICATION PACKETS: To be considered for this position, candidates must submit application packets that include a City of Santa Clara Employment Application AND a resume. Applicants who do not submit all required materials with all required information will be automatically disqualified from the selection process.
An Employment Application may be downloaded from the City's website at http://www.ci.santa-clara.ca.us/hu_resources/hr_employ_opportunities.html.
Applications may also be obtained at the following City location: Voula Brown; Electric Department, (408) 615-5036.
Interested candidates should email, mail or fax (attention: Voula Brown) submit application packets to the
Electric Department,
Voula Brown, City Hall, West Wing-Lower Level,
1500 Warburton Avenue,
Santa Clara, CA, 95050
Interested women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with disabilities who are capable of performing the job duties of the position may request reasonable accommodation to help with the application and examination process by contacting the Human Resources Department at (408) 615-2080 or, for those who are hearing impaired, at TTY (408) 984-3042.
PREFERRED FILING DATE: Complete application packets should be submitted by the Preferred Filing Date of Monday, May 23, 2007 at 5 pm (postmarks will not be accepted). Applications received after the Preferred Filing Date will only be considered if the City does not receive a sufficient number of applications from qualified candidates.
SELECTION PROCESS: Application packets will be carefully reviewed to identify those candidates who best meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Failure to submit all required documentation within the established time frame will eliminate candidates from the selection process. Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee advancement to the next phase of the selection process. Depending on the applicant pool, it is possible that only a limited number of applicants who best meet the current needs of the City and are determined to be the most qualified will be invited to the written examination. Applicants' qualifications will be evaluated by subject matter experts based on the information provided in the application packets.