Human Resources Intern

JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #128: HUMAN RESOURCES INTERN

NUMBER OF VACANCIES:  1

DEPARTMENT:  Human Resources

TYPE OF POSITION:  Temporary, Part-Time

HIRING WAGE:  $10.00 / Hour

DAYS WORKED:  Monday - Friday

HOURS WORKED:  Varied (15-20 hours weekly)

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED THROUGH:  July 31, 2016

JOB DUTIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Performs a variety of clerical and administrative work in assisting in the administration of various areas of the human resources department.

Employees in this position are considered confidential.

Maintains the utmost confidentiality in dealing with employee records and business information.

Works under the general supervision of the Human Resources Director providing assistance and support primarily to Human Resources Department.

Using excellent customer service skills, establishes and maintains effective working relationships with applicants, employees, officials, and the general public.  Performs duties of and serves as receptionist as needed.

Greets visitors to the department and directs them to the appropriate area.  Courteously assists the public with employment information.

Answers and screens incoming calls, provides information, takes messages for the department, or directs callers to appropriate parties.

Maintains personnel files, both regular and confidential files.  Responsible for the timeliness and accuracy of filing. 

Provides information on company facilities and job opportunities to potential applicants.  

Receives and routes incoming mail.

Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.

Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position, if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program which includes:  pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Applicants must be a current student or graduate from an accredited college or university.

Applicants with an interest and aptitude to work in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field, preferred.

Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.

Requires frequent use of and skill in the operation of mainframe computer terminal (A/S 400); personal computer including Microsoft Office computer applications (i.e., Word and Excel); copy machine; fax machine; calculator; multi-line phone.

Working knowledge of general office practices and procedures, with proficient spelling and grammatical skills.

Knowledge of telephone etiquette and customer service.

Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, officials, and the general public.

Ability to effectively deal with irate applicants or employees.

Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.

Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

Ability to effectively meet and assist the public.

Ability to handle stressful situations.

Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.

Extensive background check required.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Requires frequent use of and skill in the operation of mainframe computer terminal (A/S 400); personal computer including Microsoft Word and Excel software; copy machine; fax machine; calculator; multi-line phone.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects,

tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work environment is a normal office setting and the noise level is generally low.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V.

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