Youth Aide

THE POSITION

The Neighborhood Code Compliance team is seeking a Youth Aide for the Graffiti Abatement Program, which helps keep Sacramento’s neighborhoods clean and welcoming by removing graffiti throughout the city. Youth Aides in this program will receive hands-on, specialized training in safe and effective graffiti removal techniques. Working under the supervision of adult staff, Youth Aides will spend time outdoors in various neighborhoods assisting with graffiti removal and supporting ongoing community beautification efforts.

To participate in career development and vocational employment and training programs;

perform various clean-up and maintenance tasks in city parks and green spaces.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Employees in this classification are non-career. Employment is limited to youths from 14 to 18 years of age who have been certified for employment programs through various local agencies.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Immediate supervision is provided by higher level personnel.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all the listed duties and/or may be required to perform related duties as needed.

• Perform a variety of manual, clerical, customer service, and/or maintenance work in specified community areas, including picking up litter, clearing weeds, low limbing trees, sweeping streets, and similar tasks.
• Attend technical trainings to develop essential employment skills and build leadership qualities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• No special knowledge requirements.

Ability to:

• Learn to use basic hand tools needed to perform community clean-up and maintenance work.
• Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Develop job skills, proper work habits, and leadership qualities through work experience.
• Follow oral and written instructions.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:
None required.

Experience:
None required.

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Age:
Must be between the ages of 14 to 18 at time of appointment.

Assessments :
If considered for appointment, candidates must:

• Submit a valid work permit.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Pass a tuberculosis screening test if assigned to work with children or food.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions:
The conditions herein are typically required of an incumbent to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Physical Requirements:
Depending on assignment, may require sitting and standing, the ability to move about on foot with frequent walking and frequent starts and stops.

Environmental Conditions:
Work may be performed outdoors with exposure to inclement weather such as: heat, sun, rain and wind; may be exposed to dust and pollens; intermittently lift, carry, or move equipment of 20 pounds or less.

Work Conditions:
May be required to work on weekends.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) - All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline ;

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.

• Position/job titles will not be considered in determining eligibility for meeting the minimum qualifications for this position.
  • Supplemental documents such as resume, cover letter, and proof of education are highly preferred and recommended at the time of application submission. Documents should be submitted to the City of Sacramento Employment Office as attachment(s) via online with the employment application or emailed to employment@cityofsacramento.org . If submitting via email, please include your name and Job #00906-26-CDD o n your documents.

2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) - In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application, all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline ;

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.

3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) - All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications, as stated on the job announcement, for applications selected by the hiring department.

4. Hiring Interview: Those candidates determined to be the MOST QUALIFIED will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by the hiring department. There will be no eligible list established, as positions will be seasonal and/or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.

5. Conditional Hire: Upon receipt of a conditional offer, the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan /fingerprinting. If applicable, candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam, controlled substance and/or alcohol test, and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.

QUESTIONS:

For questions concerning this job announcement and the application process:

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Application Support at 855-524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment ;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org ;or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

This position does not have Benefits.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Closing Date/Time: 7/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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