Development Services Division Internship- Public Works Department

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About the Department

The City of San José, the Capital of Silicon Valley, is one of the nation's best managed cities and one of the top cities in which to live, work, and do business. Moreover, San José is the center of cultural, government and economic activity for the region. The employees of the City of San José have embraced the following values: Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect and Celebration. The City's Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the City's employees.   

The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating, and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services. The Department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Position Duties

Duration of Assignment: 
Approximately 12 weeks starting February 2025. 

Salary Information: 
The Public Works Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) part-time unbenefited Undergraduate/Graduate Student Intern in the Development Services Division. 
 
Salary ranges for this classification are: 

Undergraduate Student Intern: $15.17 - $21.66 per hour (unbenefited) 

Graduate Student Intern: $19.62 – 28.98 per hour (unbenefited)

These salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. 
 

About the Development Services Internship: 

The Development Services Division Intern will get acquainted with the Institute of Transportation Engineer (ITE) Trip Generation Manual and standardize process of updating City database with trip data for affordable housing projects.  

The salary ranges for these classifications:

Student Intern Salary Range - $15.27 - $21.66/hourly (unbenefited)

Graduate Student Intern Salary Range - $19.62 - 28.98/hourly (unbenefited) 

This amount includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience. 

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate Student Intern: Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate program.

Graduate Student Intern: Completion of a bachelor’s degree and current enrollment in a master’s degree program from an accredited college or university.

Licenses & Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California may be required for some positions. 

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable qualifications for this position include: 

· Enrolled as a Civil Engineering (CE) undergraduate/graduate student in an accredited college or university. 

· Experienced in typical computer software applications such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel. 

· Conveys information succinctly and state thoughts clearly in both verbal and written communication. 

· Able to develop working relationships with co-workers and supervisors using strategies like collaboration, open-mindedness, and conflict resolution to accomplish tasks. 

· Utilizes effective approaches to problem-solve and to determine an appropriate course of action. 

· Can manage several tasks at once. Completes quality work assignments in a timely manner. 

· Possesses an interest in the field of transportation/traffic engineering. 

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews. 

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Maritza Garcia at maritza.garcia@sanjoseca.gov. 

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility:  Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.  

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application.  If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided.  IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.