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APPLICATION DEADLINE: OPEN UNTIL FILLED. IF INTERESTED, APPLY IMMEDIATELY AS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME.
Hourly Rate: $23.00 per hour; interns will be expected to work a minimum of 12 hours per week for a period of 12 months, the hours are flexible.
Ideal Candidate
THE POSITION
Under supervision, performs sub-professional engineering office work to assist the Public Works Engineering Division teams on programs and projects that may include engineering permits, land development plan checks, procedural and standards research and development, record and asset management, traffic research and field crew assistance.
TYPICAL DUTIES (may include but are not limited to the following):
- Performs a wide variety of responsible sub-professional engineering work including assisting engineering staff with general clerical, administrative, and technical tasks for public works projects
- Performs electronic document filing, enters data and creates reports in various software applications
- Conducts internet research and research of engineering record archives
- Processes permits and reviews land development plans
- Assists with Traffic Advisory Committee tasks
- Assists with internal and external communications and public outreach
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of: Basic engineering principles; drafting symbols used in construction work; basic engineering office equipment; modern personal computers and related computer software; principles and practical application of computer-aided drafting such as AutoCad, design and mapping systems.
Ability to: Communicate well, both orally and in writing, detailed-oriented, highly organized, adaptable, and energetic, and work both cooperatively and complete assignments independently; learn basic construction inspection procedures; accurately make and verify mathematical computations; perform neat and accurate drafting; collect engineering field data, and make field notes; maintain accurate records; effectively use modern office software; prepare Powerpoint presentations; understand and carry out oral and written instructions; prepare response letters to the public; work flexible hours; and perform customer service with the public and general contractors.
Experience: None required.
Education: Current student enrolled in a university/college pursuing an undergraduate degree (Junior or Senior) or graduate degree in Engineering, preferably in Civil Engineering.
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid Class “C” California Driver’s License is preferable.
THE APPLICATION PROCESS:
To be considered, applicants must submit the following REQUIRED items:
- City application
- Resume
- Cover Letter
NOTE: Applications must be filled out in their entirety. Failure to complete the application and/or supplemental questions or failure to include a required attachment will disqualify the applicant from the recruitment process. Failure to list work experience, education or training or indicating “see resume” in the work experience section of the application will be considered an incomplete application and subject to disqualification.
Special Instructions
Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to submit to any or all of the following (as applicable):
- Reference Check
- Department of Justice (DOJ) Fingerprint Check
- DMV Check (if applicable)
A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment. Determinations are made on a case-by-case basis with consideration given to the nature and recency of the conviction and relationship to job duties. All City standards must be met before the final appointment is made.
Candidates with a disability who may require special assistance in any phase of the recruitment process should advise the Human Resources Department upon submittal of application.
The policy of the City of South San Francisco is to grant equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, gender, age, religion, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or national origin. It is the intent and desire of the City of South San Francisco that equal employment opportunity will be provided in recruiting, hiring, training, promoting, wages, benefits, and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment. The City of South San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
DISCLAIMER: This general announcement does not constitute an express or implied contract and is subject to change. Any provisions contained within this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.