Intern

City of San Diego

34d • $19 - $23

About The Position

The Utilities Undergrounding intern will acquire hands-on experience in managing underground utility projects both on-site and in the office with the guidance of a supervisor. This work will involve collecting information from homeowners as well as from the UUP contractor. The intern will gain industry knowledge from experienced staff while supporting project coordination, documentation, and stakeholder engagement for Utilities Undergrounding. Under the guidance of a supervisor, the intern will develop technical skills by working with software such as ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, Google Smartsheets, and Workflow Manager.
OVERVIEW:
The City of San Diego consists of more than 30 operational departments. Internships are available when project-based opportunities arise amongst departments. With general supervision, an internship provides part-time employment opportunities for students enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program to gain hands-on experience related to their career interests or area of study.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Duties and responsibilities assigned to interns will vary depending on the department they are assigned; these include but are not limited to: assisting with planning events, conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, assisting with projects, preparing reports and presentations, attending internal and external stakeholders’ meetings, and field work. Work will be project-based, temporary, and not compromise the work of a bargaining unit employee.

Requirements

• 15 ½ years of age or older.
• Must be a United States citizen or have the current legal right to work in the United States.
• Requirements vary and are based on the department and specific internship role.
• Must be enrolled in a continuing education, traditional education, or training program.

Responsibilities

• managing underground utility projects both on-site and in the office with the guidance of a supervisor
• collecting information from homeowners as well as from the UUP contractor
• supporting project coordination, documentation, and stakeholder engagement for Utilities Undergrounding
• assisting with planning events
• conducting research
• collecting and analyzing data
• assisting with projects
• preparing reports and presentations
• attending internal and external stakeholders’ meetings
• field work

Benefits

• Will participate in the City’s Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees’ Retirement System (SDCERS).
• Will receive a free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
• Will accrue paid sick leave while employed in a paid internship (eligible for use after 90 days of employment).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees