Community Services Officer

Job Description:

Community Services Officer

Description

THE CITY

Culver City is a Charter City incorporated in 1917 and is a destination filled with outdoor cafes, unique shops, and galleries opening onto pedestrian-friendly boulevards. Culver City has a dedicated staff of approximately 700+ employees with an overall operating budget of over $235 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including Fire, Police, Housing and Human Services, Planning & Development, Public Works, Parks, Recreation, and Community Services, and Transportation.

THE POSITION

COMMUNITY SERVICES OFFICER

(Regular, Part-Time, Benefited)

**Apply Immediately! Only the first 100 applications will be accepted. The job posting may close without prior notice.**

Current vacancy is in the Fire Department

Culver City Fire Department Mission
The mission of the Culver City Fire Department is to protect life, property, and the environment by providing prompt and professional fire protection and life safety services.

GENERAL DUTIES:

• Provide public assistance on the telephone and at the public counter to developers, architects, and property owners by providing information related to procedures and policies for fire prevention permits & hazardous materials.
• Assist Permit Tech with various administrative duties - Accept & review fire & building and plan check applications. Maintain a log of application submittals. File and/or route plans and applications to City departments and staff.
• Verify state contractor’s licenses, business licenses, and certificates of insurance for contractors working in the City.
• Operate a computer terminal to input and retrieve departmental information. Preferred proficiency in computer programs: Accela, Lancet, JDE, Microsoft Office programs.
• Prepare numeric and other required reports such as public records requests, fire incident report requests, memos, correspondence, proclamations & documents in connection with annual Fire Prevention Week & Fire Service Day, quarterly occupancy reports to the Battalion Chiefs & dispatch.
• Process, track, and correct all invoices relating to monthly fire inspection fees. Process quarterly fire inspection billing for Sony Studios. Process invoices for OTC issued by FP Inspectors.
• Receive calls & gather information regarding complaints for reported fire hazards. Maintain complaint call log.
• Assure that Fire Prevention filing is kept up to date.
• Compile monthly, quarterly, and annual reports of the Division’s processing activities.
• Maintain an up-to-date supply of office supplies, public information handouts, and applications.
• Provide Administrative Support to Suppression Companies and Training Officers when necessary.
• Service apparatus and portable radios and Mobile Data Computers (MDCs).
• Maintenance of the Fire Garage.
• General mechanical apparatus maintenance.
• Fire Hydrant maintenance.

WORK SCHEDULE:
Regular part-time position working approximately 28-39 hours per week. Schedules may vary depending on the needs of the department.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Any combination equivalent to training and experience that could likely provide the knowledge, skill, and ability would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill, and ability would be: A high school graduation or equivalent.

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California Class "C" driver's license.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURES

Suitability for the position will be evaluated by an application review. This evaluation will be qualifying. Those deemed qualified will be invited to the Oral Appraisal Interview. The Oral Appraisal Interview will evaluate training, experience, and personal qualifications.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The provisions of this job posting do not constitute a contract, express or implied, and any provisions in this posting may be modified or revoked without notice.

Continuation in the examination process and subsequent placement on the eligible list of a person convicted of a crime depends upon the nature of the conviction and the conduct of the applicant subsequent to the offense. Convictions will be evaluated on a job-related basis and will not automatically disqualify someone from further consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer.
The City of Culver City is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or applicants on the basis of race, sex, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, religion, political affiliation, or sexual orientation/identification.
Conditions of Employment:

• Background/ Reference Check: Upon a conditional job offer, a live scan finger printing must be completed with acceptable results. Your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with the City. If you are selected as a finalist, you will be contacted to schedule a fingerprinting appointment. Upon hire, employee is subject to further reporting from DOJ via subsequent arrest notification.
• Pre-placement medical evaluation including drug screen (select positions).

E-Verify: Proof of U.S. citizenship, alien residency or authorization to work in the U.S. will be required at time of appointment.

The City of Culver City intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, please contact the Human Resources Department three (3) business days prior to the test at (310) 253-5640.

The City of Culver City offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, and vision.

This position is represented by Culver City Employees' Association (CCEA).

Formore detailedinformationregarding thebenefits associated with this position, click on the following link:
https://www.culvercity.org/jobs

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Closing Date/Time: 3/1/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$20.39 - $22.52 Hourly