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Incumbents are expected to refer any variation in work to the supervisor for instruction.\n\nExamples of Duties\n\nAssist the City Clerk’s Office with current and new programs, services, and projects; assist with, and learn, the processes involved in preparing for, and supporting, City Council and City boards and commissions meetings; assist with elections, public records requests, records management, and other municipal clerk functions; research, compile, organize, and analyze information for projects and reports; learn and develop knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures; provide administrative support; establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, City employees, public officials, and members of the public; and perform related work as required.\n\nTypical Qualifications\n\nLICENSE REQUIRED\n\nPossession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record.\n\nEDUCATION\nEducation:\n\nBusiness Administration, Public Administration, Political Science student or in a closely related field, with a 3.00 GPA minimum from an accredited college or university;\nPreferably a Junior or higher standing from an accredited college or university.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n Knowledge of:\n\nBasic principles and practices of public administration and local government;\nBasic office administrative practices and procedures;\nEnglish usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation;\nBasic mathematical principles;\nBasic research, data collection, and recordkeeping methods;\nModern office equipment, technology, and software applications, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; and\nPrinciples of professional communication and customer service.\n\nAbility to:\n\nRead and understand local government laws, legislation, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures;\nLearn and apply established procedures under supervision;\nCommunicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing;\nUnderstand and follow oral and written instructions;\nPerform work accurately with close attention to detail;\nOrganize assignments, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines;\nResearch, compile, organize, and present information;\nMaintain accurate records and files;\nPrepare and update correspondence, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other materials;\nOperate standard office equipment and use modern office software and technology;\nExercise discretion and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information;\nEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, City employees, public officials, and members of the public; and\nProvide courteous and professional customer service.\n\nSupplemental Information\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS\n\nStrength: Light work-lifting, carrying, and/or pushing 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds;\nWork is primarily sedentary;\nIncumbent may be required to attend periodic evening meetings.\n\nInterested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire. In addition, all of the following items are required for a complete application package: valid college transcripts, student grades for verification of a minimum of a total 3.00 GPA, The complete application package must be submitted no later than 4:30 p.m. on October 12, 2026. Applications must be submitted online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/clovisca. For additional questions, you may contact Personnel at (559) 324-2725. Brief resumes are welcome as a supplement to the City's standard application form; however, the application form and supplemental questionnaire must be filled out completely to be considered. You may attach your resume, and valid college transcripts, student grades for verification of a minimum of a total 3.00 GPA to the attachment section of the application form at the time of application submission, submit by email to Personnel1@cityofclovis.com or hand deliver by the deadline date and time. A resume only may not be submitted in lieu of a completed employment application to be considered. Applicants may not attach any additional documents that are not required to their application or submit any other documents by email, mail, fax, or hand delivery. Reasonable accommodation, when needed, for otherwise qualified candidates with disabilities, must be requested in writing and faxed to (559) 324-2865 at the time of application submission. Applicants will receive notification regarding the status of their application by email or phone once the applications have been processed and reviewed.\n\nApplicants must meet each qualification for the position at the time of application submission. All applications will be reviewed based on the necessary employment standards for the position. Selection shall be made from those applicants who submit a complete employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and all required documents, meet the position requirements, receive a passing score on an initial application screening, and receive a qualifying score on an oral interview, weighted 100%. Oral interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen, and a background investigation. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.\n\nREQUIRED DOCUMENTATION\nThe required documentation for the position must be attached before you submit your online employment application to the City of Clovis. The NEOGOV application site will allow you to attach documents to an employment application that you have already submitted however, the system will not allow the City of Clovis to view or print attachments after the online employment application has been submitted. If you do not attach the required documentation prior to submitting your online employment application you must submit the required documents by email to Personnel1@cityofclovis.com or hand deliver by the deadline date and time to be considered for this employment opportunity. Failure to submit a complete Application Package will result in disqualification from the recruitment process. Applicants may not attach any other documents to their application or submit any other documents by email, mail, fax, or hand delivery.\n\n A complete Application Package contains the following documents in addition to the online application:\nCopy of official or unofficial college transcripts from an accredited college or university student grades with a minimum of a total 3.00 GPA\nThis job flyer does not constitute a contract and its\nterms and conditions can change without notice.\n\nTHE CITY OF CLOVIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER","company":"Cityofclovisca","rawCompany":"cityofclovisca","city":"Clovis","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-06T16:21:00.448Z","occupations":[{"code":"43-9061.00","title":"Office Clerks, General","slug":"office-clerks-general"},{"code":"43-6014.00","title":"Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive","slug":"secretaries-and-administrative-assistants-except-legal-medical-and-executive"},{"code":"43-9199.00","title":"Office and Administrative Support Workers, All Other","slug":"office-and-administrative-support-workers-all-other"}],"industries":[{"code":"921190","title":"Other General Government Support","slug":"other-general-government-support"},{"code":"921140","title":"Executive and Legislative Offices, Combined","slug":"executive-and-legislative-offices-combined"},{"code":"925120","title":"Administration of Urban Planning and Community and Rural Development","slug":"administration-of-urban-planning-and-community-and-rural-development"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Public Administration Intern","description":"Description\n\nDEFINITION\n\nUnder general supervision, perform a variety of municipal clerk and administrative support duties within the City Clerk’s Office; respond to requests and inquiries; and perform related work as required.\n\nCLASS CHARACTERISTICS\nUnder supervision perform support duties for the City Clerk’s Office. The incumbent reports to and takes direction from the City Clerk or the City Clerk’s designee. Incumbents receive thorough instructions when tasks are initially assigned and after training are expected to perform duties without constant supervision. Work is reviewed frequently upon completion and while in progress. Incumbents are expected to refer any variation in work to the supervisor for instruction.\n\nExamples of Duties\n\nAssist the City Clerk’s Office with current and new programs, services, and projects; assist with, and learn, the processes involved in preparing for, and supporting, City Council and City boards and commissions meetings; assist with elections, public records requests, records management, and other municipal clerk functions; research, compile, organize, and analyze information for projects and reports; learn and develop knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures; provide administrative support; establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, City employees, public officials, and members of the public; and perform related work as required.\n\nTypical Qualifications\n\nLICENSE REQUIRED\n\nPossession of a valid California Driver's License and a good driving record.\n\nEDUCATION\nEducation:\n\nBusiness Administration, Public Administration, Political Science student or in a closely related field, with a 3.00 GPA minimum from an accredited college or university;\nPreferably a Junior or higher standing from an accredited college or university.\n\nQUALIFICATIONS\n Knowledge of:\n\nBasic principles and practices of public administration and local government;\nBasic office administrative practices and procedures;\nEnglish usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation;\nBasic mathematical principles;\nBasic research, data collection, and recordkeeping methods;\nModern office equipment, technology, and software applications, including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook; and\nPrinciples of professional communication and customer service.\n\nAbility to:\n\nRead and understand local government laws, legislation, ordinances, regulations, policies, and procedures;\nLearn and apply established procedures under supervision;\nCommunicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing;\nUnderstand and follow oral and written instructions;\nPerform work accurately with close attention to detail;\nOrganize assignments, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines;\nResearch, compile, organize, and present information;\nMaintain accurate records and files;\nPrepare and update correspondence, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, and other materials;\nOperate standard office equipment and use modern office software and technology;\nExercise discretion and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information;\nEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, City employees, public officials, and members of the public; and\nProvide courteous and professional customer service.\n\nSupplemental Information\n\nPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS\n\nStrength: Light work-lifting, carrying, and/or pushing 25 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds;\nWork is primarily sedentary;\nIncumbent may be required to attend periodic evening meetings.\n\nInterested applicants must submit a completed City of Clovis employment application and supplemental questionnaire. 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Selection shall be made from those applicants who submit a complete employment application, supplemental questionnaire, and all required documents, meet the position requirements, receive a passing score on an initial application screening, and receive a qualifying score on an oral interview, weighted 100%. Oral interviews for the position will be administered in the City of Clovis. As determined by the City and at the City's expense, successful candidates shall be required to complete and pass a medical examination, a drug/alcohol screen, and a background investigation. Proof of citizenship or eligibility to work in the U.S. will be required at the time of hire.\n\nREQUIRED DOCUMENTATION\nThe required documentation for the position must be attached before you submit your online employment application to the City of Clovis. The NEOGOV application site will allow you to attach documents to an employment application that you have already submitted however, the system will not allow the City of Clovis to view or print attachments after the online employment application has been submitted. If you do not attach the required documentation prior to submitting your online employment application you must submit the required documents by email to Personnel1@cityofclovis.com or hand deliver by the deadline date and time to be considered for this employment opportunity. Failure to submit a complete Application Package will result in disqualification from the recruitment process. 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