Intern

Description

The City of Goleta invites qualified applicants to apply for up to two (2) internship vacancies in the Public Works Department.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate for this position has obtained or is currently pursuing a degree in engineering, construction management, or public administration from an accredited college or university. Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills and maintain cooperative working relationships.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This position will assist with clerical and administrative tasks related to Public Works projects. Assignments may include, but are not limited to, electronic document filing, records management, creating spreadsheets, preparing presentations, data entry, conducting research, creating map displays, and compiling or organizing data and documents. The intern may also assist with internal and external departmental communications and public outreach.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Public Works Department is comprised of eight Programs and Divisions including Administration, Engineering, Parks and Open Space, Capital Improvement Program, Street Lighting, Traffic Engineering Operations and Maintenance, Street Maintenance, and Solid Waste and Environmental Services. For more information about the department, visit

www.cityofgoleta.org .

Typical Qualifications

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS

Interns must meet one of the following criteria :

• Enrolled full-time or part-time in an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree program at an accredited college or university, OR
• Obtained an undergraduate, graduate or doctoral degree. OR
• Meet requirements as stipulated for an educational, certification, or licensure program.

If internship assignment requires driving, incumbent must possess a valid California driver's license.

Supplemental Information

Schedule : Interns work a flexible schedule agreed upon with the City and intern. Interns will be limited to not more than 999 hours in any July through June fiscal year. Weekly schedule and hours are flexible and are to be coordinated between the City and the intern.

Classification and Salary : Interns will be paid an hourly wage as established by the City Council and shall not be eligible for other City benefits.

Application Process : Applicants must submit a completed application and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Please note that resumes are not a substitute for a completed application.

The exam process will include, but is not limited to :

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate. Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews. Reasonable Accommodations : The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to HR@cityofgoleta.org at the time of application.

Pre-Employment Process : Candidates under final consideration for employment with the City will undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to : employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, criminal history check, and LiveScan fingerprinting.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer : The City of Goleta is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All employment actions shall be administered regardless of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, age, physical or mental disability or medical condition, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, veterans' status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.

Disaster Service Worker All City employees are required to provide services as Disaster Service Workers in the event of an emergency / disaster.