If you have unlimited potential and are interested in a career in public service working with a vital resource; then this may be the internship for you!
THIS IS AN AT-WILL/TEMPORARY/NON-BENEFITED POSITION LIMITED TO APPROXIMATELY 20 HOURS PER WEEK
The current vacancy is within the Water Quality and Connection division of the Public Works department.
Class Titles
Engineering Intern I
Engineering Intern II
Engineering Intern III
Under general or direct supervision performs various technical and sub-professional engineering duties, staff support tasks, and related work as required. Candidates with a passion for water quality and conservation are strongly encouraged to apply. Current enrollment in college courses related to environmental science, water resources, or similar fields is a plus.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as this recruitment may close at any time, without prior notice, if a sufficient number of qualified applications are received before the stated closing date.
Knowledge and Abilities:
The knowledge and abilities which are required to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position are as follows:
Knowledge of:
- Basic engineering principles and procedures
- Basic arithmetic/statistical mathematics
- Effective methods of making oral and written reports
- English usage and spelling
- Techniques of research and analysis
AND
Ability to:
- Communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Conduct basic research and analysis
- Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work
- Operate a personal computer and use applicable software
- Understand and carry out oral and written instructions
- Meet the public with courtesy and tact.
Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is considered qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications is:
Engineering Intern I/II: Two years of college and continuing progress toward a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited college or university. Emphasis on and completed coursework in environmental science, water resources, or a similar field is preferred.
Engineering Intern III: A bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited college or university and continuing progress toward a master’s degree in a related field. A degree in environmental science, water resources, or a similar field is preferred.
AND
Engineering Intern I: No experience required.
Engineering Intern II: Six months of responsible engineering-related duties.
Engineering Intern III: One year of responsible engineering-related duties.
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule to accommodate City needs.
- A valid driver's license or the ability to arrange necessary and timely transportation for field travel is required. Employees who drive on City business will be enrolled in the Department of Motor Vehicles Government Employer Pull Notice Program.
Physical Task and Working Conditions Include the Following:
Work is performed in an office environment and on-site in the field. When work is performed outdoors there is exposure to the elements. An incumbent drives a vehicle on City business, uses basic hand tools including a hammer and screwdriver to post notices (depending on the area assigned) sits for extended periods of time, uses a computer, keyboard and related equipment, stands, walks, reaches, bends and may kneel, crouch and may lift and carry boxes of records weighing 30 pounds or less. In the field an incumbent may and walk on slippery/uneven surfaces and slopes. An incumbent must be able to meet the physical requirements of the class and have mobility, balance, coordination, vision, hearing and dexterity levels appropriate to the duties to be performed.
ASSESSMENT PROCEDURE
Applicants must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for the position. BASED UPON THE INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THE APPLICATION, those applicants possessing the most suitable qualifications will be invited to a written examination, performance examination, oral interview, and/or other assessment instrument.
All employment offers, including appointment offers to City of Fullerton employees, are conditional based upon the successful completion of a medical examination performed by the City's designated physician, at City expense. Medical exams are administered to assess an individual's ability to perform the physical requirements of this position. In addition, City of Fullerton employees appointed to safety-sensitive classifications and all new hires will undergo a drug screen.
All new hires will be fingerprinted. Fingerprints are verified with the Department of Justice and FBI.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen, or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify their status.
The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, other non-job related physical or mental disability, medical condition, or other functional limitation in employment or the provision of service.
The City is committed to making its programs, services, and activities accessible to individuals with qualified disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete the employment application and/or participate in the testing process, please contact the Human Resources Office at (714) 738-6361 prior to the filing deadline. We will attempt to reasonably accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request.
Fullerton is renowned for its unique mix of residential, business, educational, and cultural environments. Boasting a population of approximately 140,000 citizens, Fullerton is a community with a strong sense of tradition and takes pride in providing an atmosphere that allows for both the preservation of its historic past and opportunities to meet the challenges of the future. Known as the "Education Community", Fullerton is also home to award-winning elementary and secondary school systems, plus five universities and colleges, including Cal State Fullerton.
We are a full-service city comprised of nine departments, that include our own city staffed Fire and Police departments. Additionally, the city oversees a general aviation airport, a library, and a variety of recreational buildings, facilities, and activities. As a mid-sized organization providing a variety of services to both internal and external customers, employees are afforded the opportunity to perform varied work within their job classifications.
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