EVENTS COORDINATOR I

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EVENTS COORDINATOR I

Salary

$26.40 - $35.85 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Full-Time, Permanent

Job Number

CM24-026, CM24-027

Department

CITY MANAGER (UC)

Opening Date

10/02/2024

Closing Date

10/16/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

DESCRIPTION

The City of Long Beach is recruiting fortwo (2) full-time, entry-level unclassified Events Coordinator I positions in the Special Events and Filming Office. Under the direction of the City Manager’s Office, the Special Events and Filming division is responsible for permitting all special events and film productions within the City of Long Beach. Events occur year-round and cultivate civic pride, social awareness, and cultural enrichment for residents and visitors while contributing to economic development and tourism in Long Beach. Special Events and Filming staff work internally with City departments and externally with customers and public agencies.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

• Assists in the coordination, scheduling, managing, permitting, and monitoring of special event activity citywide, including setting meetings, maintaining calendars, and processing insurance.

• Promotes and maximizes the use of public property and facilities for special events.

• Negotiates terms and conditions of event permits.

• Establishes and maintains professional communication with public and private institutions, event promoters, production companies, and residents and stakeholders.

• Coordinates public safety, public works, and other support services required for special events.

• Coordinates with event promoters, production companies, and the community to mitigate the impact of special events and filming in the City.

• Ensures compliance with state, county, and local laws, ordinances, and policies.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Public, Business Administration or a related field.

• Experience offering specific and substantial preparation for the duties of the position may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

EXPEREIENCE

• One (1) year of experience in coordinating, planning, and/or organizing events, meetings and/or related activities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A valid California motor vehicle operator's license.(must submit proof at time of submission)

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Must be proficient with the Microsoft Office Suite. Ability to effectively interface with elected officials, City staff, and the public, and provide excellent customer service.

• Ability to work independently and exercise strong judgment in carrying out responsibilities. Ability to work an irregular schedule, which may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

• Ability to handle confidential issues in a professional manner.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Wednesday, October 16.To be considered, please submit an online application, including acover letter, resume, drivers license, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call(562) 570-6913.

The City of Long Beach is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about theApplicant Appeal Processby visitingApplicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov) (https://www.longbeach.gov/hr/about-us/talent-acquisition/applicant-appeal-process/) .

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call(562) 570-6913 .

For technical support with your governmentjobs.com application, please contact (855) 524-5627.

Employee Benefits

The City of Long Beach offers its employees opportunities to grow personally and professionally. As a permanent employee, you are eligible to receive fringe benefits that include:

· Medical and Dental Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Retirement Plan (P.E.R.S.)

· Paid Vacation, Personal Holidays and Sick Leave

· Deferred Compensation

· Credit Union Membership

· Free Bus Transportation (Long Beach Transit)

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Free Employee Parking

· Paid Parental Leave*

*Paid Parental Leave - after six (6) months of City employment; up to 30 calendar days (160 hours/192 hours for sworn platoon) of PPL, taken in full-day increments, in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster placement of a child, up to the age of seventeen (17).

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INSTRUCTIONS:The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?

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  MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSPlease indicate if you possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Yes, I possess a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

• No, I do not possess a Bachelor's degree but I have at least four (4) years of related experience to substitute the required education.

• No, I do not possess a Bachelor's degree AND I do not have at least four (4) years of experience to substitute the required education.

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  Do you have 1 year of experience coordinating, planning, and /or organizing events, meetings and/or related activities?

• Yes, I have 1 year of experience coordinating, planning, and /or organizing events, meetings and/or related activities.

• No, I do not have 1 year of of experience coordinating, planning, and /or organizing events, meetings and/or related activities.

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  Do you have a valid Class C Drivers License?

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• No

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  REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE:I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, licenses, degrees, or transcripts, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristics on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.

• Yes

• No

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  CERTIFICATION STATEMENT:I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment.

To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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City of Long Beach

Department

CITY MANAGER (UC)

Address

411 W. Ocean Blvd., 10th Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone

(562) 570-6711

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach

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