Student Intern

You've learned it. Now here is an opportunity to apply it.

Placer County is looking for students who are currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college / university  who are interested in being considered for student intern assignments. This is a great opportunity to learn and perform administrative and/or professional work in a specific area of study. Assignments are limited. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply prior to the first screening deadline of 5:00 PM Sunday, May 22, 2016. Applications submitted after this date will be screened on a weekly basis.

To apply for a Student Intern assignment, please submit an application and complete the supplemental questionnaire indicating your assignment area(s). Applicants are encouraged to upload a resume and/or cover letter with the application describing field of study and goal(s) if assigned.

The Student Intern is unclassified and assignments are extra help / temporary compensated at an hourly rate of $11.41 per hour. Shifts are limited to no more than 28 hours per week and can not exceed a total of 960 hours per fiscal year.

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL CLOSE 5:00 PM, FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016.

Student Interns may be assigned to the following subject areas. The application materials include a supplemental questionnaire where applicants can check one or more assignment areas.

• Administrative / Office Management / Clerical
• Agriculture / Botany / Weights & Measures / Farm
• Appraisal & Taxation
• Counseling & Social Work
• Elections / Poll Worker / Government
• Engineering
• Environmental Health / Air Pollution
• Fiscal & Accounting / Business Management
• GIS / GPS
• Laboratory / Microbiology
• Legal
• Library / Museums
• Planning
• Public Health
• Public Safety / Law Enforcement
• Skilled Trades / Maintenance
• Transit / Automotive / Equipment Operator
• Water / Wastewater / Solid Waste

Placer County internships in the subject area of Information Technology (IT) are available through the California Intern Network for the following assignments:

*   IT Web / App Development to assist with application maintenance and enhancement, web development, business analysis, technical documentation, compiling data and reporting - Click HERE to apply.

*  Technical Writing to assist with writing and editing technical procedures to support and ensure compliance with county technology policies - Click HERE to apply.

*  Cyber Security to assist with daily security administration and monitoring activities - Click HERE to apply.

(Unclassified)

To learn to perform administrative and/or professional work in an assigned area by assisting in varied administrative assignments such as research, analysis and report writing or routine technical and professional work. 

Receives general supervision from higher level staff in subject area to which assigned.

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

• Assist in a variety of administrative tasks within various County departments; provide research assistance; collect and analyze data, prepare correspondence and reports; may interview and consult with officials, employees, agency clients and other interested individuals or groups.
• Perform routine work pertinent to the subject area to which assigned such as general public administration, surveying, drafting and engineering, architecture, counseling, social and mental health services.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

It is the applicant's responsibility to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Experience: None required.

Training: Enrollment or recent graduate of an accredited college or university in the subject area to which assigned.  Some positions may require additional education in a specific course of study.

License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required. 

Note:   Employment in this class is restricted to students enrolled or recently graduated in a college curriculum in a field appropriate to assigned duties.  Employment in this class is temporary in nature and is designed to offer the student a practical learning experience.  No full-time permanent appointments will be made in this class. 

It is the applicant's responsibility to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Experience: None required. Training: Enrollment or recent graduate of an accredited college or university in the subject area to which assigned.  Some positions may require additional education in a specific course of study. License or Certificate: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position.  Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.  Note:   Employment in this class is restricted to students enrolled or recently graduated in a college curriculum in a field appropriate to assigned duties.  Employment in this class is temporary in nature and is designed to offer the student a practical learning experience.  No full-time permanent appointments will be made in this class. 

Knowledge of:

• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation; arithmetic and basic mathematical calculations.
• Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.
• Basic principles and practices used in the work of subject area to which assigned.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, sit at desk and/or stand at counter for long periods of time; know and understand the job and observe safety rules.  Intermittently, sit while studying or preparing work papers, making computations, working at computer equipment; walk, stand, bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist while performing field work; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and see and hear sufficiently to communicate by visual and auditory signals while working in the field; lift moderate to heavy weight depending upon the needs of the assignment.
• Learn a variety of administrative and professional tasks.
• Learn to prepare effective reports and make recommendations on assigned matters under study.
• Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Applicants screened as meeting the minimum qualifications will be placed on an eligible list. This list will be made available to County Departments interested in providing student internship opportunities in a specific subject area. The hiring department will screen application materials and will contact candidate(s) for a hiring interview. Due to the limited number of student intern assignments,  not all applicants will be contacted for interview.

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination, which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation, sign a constitutional oath and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.  For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation and/or be bonded.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment and retaliation is prohibited and that all employees and applicants shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All recruitment, hiring, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.