PTS College Intern, City Manager's Office

City of Santa Clarita•Santa Clarita, CA

About The Position

The City of Santa Clarita is committed to providing a challenging and meaningful work experience for college students. The City offers unique opportunities for students to gain hands-on and in-depth experience in a variety of disciplines related to local, regional, state, and federal government operations. We provide real-world work assignments, which provide interns the opportunity to work side-by-side with professional City staff committed to teamwork and providing superior municipal services to the community of Santa Clarita. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to projects within the City Manager’s Office related to City Management, Intergovernmental Relations, Legislative Matters, and Public Safety. This position is expected to work approximately 30 hours per week and is anticipated to last 6 to 12 months, but may end earlier or be extended depending on department needs.

Requirements

Currently an undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent graduate with a field of study of Public Administration, Political Science, or a related field
Strong organizational skills and the ability to oversee and manage multiple projects simultaneously, and be sensitive to deadlines and changing priorities
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze complex problems, be an innovative and strategic thinker, identify effective solutions, make sound decisions, and implement changes
Strong communication skills, both verbally and in writing, including the ability to develop comprehensive reports, general correspondence, and make presentations
Strong customer service skills and the ability to provide program information and respond to public inquiries and requests
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with outside agencies, City staff, and the public
Strong work ethic and the ability to be self-motivated, positive, and exercise good judgment
Ability to work independently as well as collaborate as part of a team
Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise professional judgment, and conduct oneself ethically
Knowledge of basic budget management principles, expenditure monitoring, and forecasting methods
Proficient in research techniques, survey methods, data collection, and analysis
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) and other computer programs to generate letters, spreadsheets, presentations, and reports
Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce work that is accurate and complete

Nice To Haves

Ability to lift, drag, and push files, paper, and documents weighing up to 25 pounds

Responsibilities

Tracks and organizes all state and federal legislation related to the City
Develops reports and position letters on legislation of interest to the City
Reviews meeting agendas of other public agencies, including the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Los Angeles County Probation Oversight Commission, and the Southern California Association of Governments
Ensures the City’s legislation website is up to date
Assists with budget analysis, monitoring, and forecasting
Researches and applies for grant opportunities related to public safety
Prepares materials such as charts, graphics, and illustrations for presentations
Completes data analysis, prepares and presents reports and recommendations
Reviews and responds to questions and/or concerns from residents related to City administration issues and provides information accordingly
Establishes positive working relationships with City employees, outside agencies, and the Public
May provide administrative support, as needed