Class Specification: VETERAN INTERN, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT
ITEM NUMBER: 8260
APPROVAL DATE: 05/15/2007
DEFINITION:
Participates in structured assignments in preparation for successful progression into an administrative occupational field.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class typically report to an assigned supervisor and/or mentor and receive both technical job training and guidance on workplace behavior, competencies, individual responsibilities, and development of administrative occupational skill sets. Veteran Intern, Administrative Support positions are assigned to assist journey or higher-level professional and technical administrative staff in central or line departments by researching, analyzing, and making recommendations for the solution of a variety of problems of budget, organization, program, or personnel to enhance previous job skills or to gain new experience in the administrative occupational area.
Positions receive formal and informal instruction on the principles of administrative support to govern satisfactory performance of the job. The internship program prepares veterans to compete for entry and journey-level administrative support jobs to continue public service in the area in which they have received training. Typically, veterans participate in this program for 12 to 24 months based on individual training and experience requirements. During the duration of the internship program, incumbents are expected to develop and demonstrate progressively increasing skills and to work with greater independence of action as they gain further experience and proficiency in their occupation for progression into permanent County positions. Intern assignments may be made on any shift, including County departments that have 24-hour responsibilities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Examples of the types of work to be performed include, but are not limited to, the following primary assignments:
Participates in the research, analysis, interpretation, and recommendation of various administrative support activities related to budgetary requirements, department or agency organization, programs, and personnel.
Researches information and analyzes statistical data to assist in housekeeping and record keeping functions.
Assists in the preparation and the presentation of oral and/or written reports.
Assists in promoting and maintaining public relations for various programs, services, or activities.
Learns the structure and operation of County government.
Attends training sessions and staff conferences.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
No experience required; however, the veteran must have been discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States Armed Forces under honorable conditions.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
A valid DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, is required.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light.
