Technical Intern - Public Utilities - Water

City of Riverside • Riverside, CA

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About The Position

The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of TECHNICAL INTERN to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Division. This is a temporary part-time, non-benefited position with a 1000 hour limit per fiscal year. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months. The Technical Intern is a temporary entry-level, classification in which students, with current enrollment in, or recent completion within the last five years, of a program from an accredited post-secondary educational or vocational institution with major coursework related to a specialized field of study, gain experience in assisting staff in the performance of technical duties. The Technical Intern class is distinguished from the Administrative Intern and Management Intern classes by the specific focus of technical knowledge, skills, and abilities applied to the performance of occupational duties. Under general supervision the Technical Intern will perform entry level technical duties; to assist in various types of work designed to complement and supplement existing City programs; and to do related work as required.

Requirements

• Current enrollment in, or completion within the last five years, of a program from an accredited post-secondary educational or vocational institution with major coursework related to a specialized field of study.
• None required

Nice To Haves

• Possession of, or currently pursuing a Bachelor/Master degree in Engineering: Civil, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, or a related field of study
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ESRI ArcGIS software
• Computer aided drafting and design skills
• Coursework in Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics, Water/Wastewater Treatment, Water Quality, and/or Statistics
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Perform basic technical assignments in area of specialization.
• Assist technical staff and respond to requests for information.
• Collect, summarize, and analyze information and statistics on existing programs and services.
• Prepare and evaluate reports.
• Participate in the development and implementation of procedures, guidelines, and standards.
• Perform research in the resolution of technical concerns and/or problems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree