College Intern - Engineering

Job Description:

College Intern - Engineering

Description

Description

YOUR FUTURE STARTS HERE!
Grow your career by joining the Public Works Department
in the role of College Intern (Engineering).

The Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the temporary and part-time position of College Intern (Engineering) in the Public Works Department. This position is limited to no more than 40 hours per week and no more than 1000 hours per fiscal year. The work schedule and hours are flexible, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

The new Public Works Engineering Intern will be responsible for duties related to traffic engineering, civil engineering, floodplain management, GIS and/or capital improvement projects. Specifics may include, but are not limited to: Traffic Data Collection, Site Compliance Surveys, Collison Report Management, Site Data Collection, utilization of CAD Software and assistance with Project Management.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a temporary part-time, training classification in which students with current enrollment in college with course work related to the area assigned can gain experience in assisting city staff in the performance of professional administrative or technical duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from higher level staff as assigned.

Examples of Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Collect, summarize and analyze information and statistics on existing programs and services.

Participate in organizational and procedural studies and the preparation of reports and manuals.

Maintain applicable records and files, as assigned.

Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses regarding municipal policies, procedures and services.

Participate in the design of forms and the implementation of systems.

Perform related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Effective methods of making oral and written reports and presentations.

Research techniques, methods, and procedures.

Ability to:

Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.

Work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers, other departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

Understand and apply policies, laws and rules; learn and apply pertinent federal, state and local law codes and regulations.

Exhibit proficiency in use of modern office methods and enter and revise information on computer databases; demonstrate proficiency in computer word processing; type at a speed necessary to successfully perform duties.

On a continuous basis, learn and understand all aspects of the job and department procedures; sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; review work papers and reports; identify and interpret technical and numerical information.

On a continuous basis, twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and operate a variety of office equipment; use personal computer.

Experience and Training :

Experience :

None required.

AND

Training :

Equivalent to the completion the twelfth (12th) grade. Current enrollment in six or more units towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration or a field related to area of assignment.

License or Certificate :

Based on the needs of the department, some positions may require possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

Supplemental Information

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION :

Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.

The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.

Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at http://www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org .
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS :

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.

Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the City's benefits, visit our website here . Benefits currently include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance benefits
• Cafeteria plan, plus City paid Flex credit
• Life insurance (City paid and optional supplemental employee paid)
• Flexible spending accounts for dependent and health/medical costs
• Employee assistance plan
• Retirement savings plan
• Deferred compensation plan(s)
• Short-term and Long-term Disability employee paid plans
• Educational reimbursement
• Vacation leave, sick leave, personal/management leaves
• Holiday pay (plus two floating holidays annually)
• Bilingual pay
• Longevity pay

GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the City's temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.

Closing Date/Time: 10/14/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$16.00 - $31.68 Hourly