JOB
City Corps Leader Trainee I $16.90/hour
City Corps Leader Trainee II $17.75/hour
Under close supervision, performs a variety of unskilled and skilled duties in support of assigned program functions. The Trainee I/II position designed to provide the incumbents with opportunities to explore and exposure to various career paths and options, job readiness and training opportunities.
The City Corps Leader Trainee I is a classification assigned to staff 18 years of age and older. Incumbents learn and are assigned a variety of duties related to community and public service projects. This position is distinguished from the City Corps Leader Trainee II by the need for direct supervision and the level of training required.
The City Corps Leader Trainee II is the journey-level classification of the series. This position is expected to work independently and provide project supervision over the Leader Trainee I; typically involves more responsibility, such as overseeing specific activities. Incumbents learn and are assigned a variety of duties related to community and public service projects.
Knowledge of: Basic awareness of community, recreational and human services programs and team activities; basic math.
Ability to:Perform a variety of duties involving City Corps programs and participants; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, members of the public and others encountered in the course of work.
Physical and Environmental Demands
Prolonged sitting, standing, walking, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, and stooping in the performance of daily activities; required to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, climb, kneel, reach, push, pull, grasp, pick, pinch, ride and perform similar body movements; lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Incumbent must have the ability to work outdoors in inclement weather; exposure to-potentially-hazardous chemicals, heat, and cold; work around slippery or uneven surfaces; exposure to-potentially-hazardous chemicals, heat, cold and inclement weather conditions; Incumbent may be exposed to fumes, dust and air contaminants.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth to address business needs and changing business practices.
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Observes and participates in various career-centered programs. Participates in job trainings, field visits and events that provide exposure to different fields of work.
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Participates in and oversees lower level Trainees and activities related to event preparation including logistics and maintenance.
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Participates in and assists with overseeing staff performing activities related to Department programs such as outdoor field preparation, recycling program efforts, and various recreational events.
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Responds to questions and concerns from the public and program participants; provides information as appropriate and resolves concerns.
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Participates in and leads teams in broad areas of community and public service support within the City, including supporting various City Departments, as well as engaging with community members and outside agencies.
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Mentors other City Corps program participants.
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Leads recreational activities for youth members.
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Performs related duties as assigned.
