Engineering Intern (Water Resources)

City of Pomona, CA • Internship • Pomona, California, United States • $36.85k - $55.89k / year • 1w ago

Salary: $17.68 - $26.85 Hourly

Location : Pomona, CA

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: 24-XINT/1

Department: Water Resources Department

Opening Date: 12/02/2024

Closing Date: 12/12/2024 6:00 PM Pacific

VACANCY

This recruitment will remain open until December 12, 2024.

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

You've been working hard toward your degree and now you desire to put that knowledge into action! The City of Pomona is an exceptional place for learning, doing impactful work, and obtaining real-life experience to help you better prepare for a career in government engineering. The Water Resources Department Engineering Intern will be directly immersed and involved with the operations, maintenance and design of water, sewer, and storm infrastructure Citywide. There will be varied exposure to office, field and interagency facets of engineering. The Intern will work directly with the Engineering team within the Water Resources Department and will be introduced to professional Operations staff.

Work hours: 10-20 hours per week, flexible schedule but within City business hours. The hours may be between Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

This position is classified as at-will, hourly, part-time. Hourly, part-time positions average 10-20 hours per week and less than 1,000 hours in a fiscal year.

Ideal Candidate:

The ideal candidate for the Engineering Intern (Water Resources) position is a motivated and detail-oriented individual with strong knowledge of Windows-based systems and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, and ArcGIS. They possess excellent oral and written communication skills, are personable, and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

The candidate is a self-starter with a strict adherence to health and safety procedures, exceptional attention to detail, good organizational skills, and an outstanding work ethic. With a passion for producing high-quality work products, they are prepared to contribute to field data collection, regulatory compliance, land development evaluations, and utility mapping. Their ability to manage tasks effectively and their enthusiasm for diverse projects make them a valuable asset to the team.

Why Pomona
The City of Pomona provides an exciting career opportunity for individuals passionate about positively impacting the community. With a vibrant cultural history, diverse neighborhoods, and dedication to sustainable development, Pomona offers an environment that supports both personal and professional growth. This internship allows you to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects while developing skills in a city committed to innovation and continuous improvement.

A Career with Financial Growth:

Continued Growth: Look forward to a 4% raise on 10/1/2025.
Long-Term Benefits: Benefit from a 5% salary bump on 10/1/2026

Why You'll Love It Here:

Supportive Environment: Be part of a team that values your contributions and fosters growth.
Make a Difference: Your work will directly impact the safety and development of Pomona.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY

Any combination equivalent to experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:

Current enrollment as a college/university junior, senior, or graduate student in the field of Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a closely related field.
Completion of a survey and fluids/hydraulics course.

License

Possession of a valid Class C driver's license is required at the time of application.

Competencies:

Innovation: Imagining and devising new and better ways of doing things
Informing: Proactively obtaining and sharing information
Customer Focus: Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
Teamwork: Collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Fact Finding: Obtaining facts and data pertaining to an issue or question

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assist with researching and evaluating development impacts of projects and alternatives.
Preparing spreadsheets, graphs and drawings.
Regulatory compliance permitting and report preparation.
Preparing business development proposals and cost estimates.
Assist with preparation of utility resource mapping using GIS skills, AutoCAD detail drawing generation, and perform site visits.
Coordination with local agencies, site assessments, and infrastructure projects.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to work in a standard office environment; ability to travel to different sites and locations.

SELECTION PROCESS

Screening of qualifications and "most qualified" is based on the information provided on the official City Application. A resume may be attached to your application, but will not substitute for the completion of your application. Applications that are not entirely completed may be rejected. This recruitment may also establish a list for future vacancies.

To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. The information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position. Final candidates may be required to submit authorization for the City to run a report from the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).

Salary placement will depend on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

City Mission Statement
The City of Pomona is dedicated to improving the quality of life for our diverse community.

Hourly at-will employees do not receive benefits other than Workers' Compensation Insurance and sick leave benefits as provided by the Healthy Workplaces, Healthy Families Act of 2014.

FIVE-YEAR VISION STATEMENT: Pomona will be recognized as a vibrant, safe, beautiful community that is a fun and exciting destination and the home of arts and artists, students, and scholars, business and industry.

CORE VALUES: The City of Pomona values Cultural Diversity; Fiscal Responsibility; Focusing on the Future; Excellent Customer Service; Leadership; Quality of Life; and Clear and Open Communication.

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Do you possess a valid driver's license at the time of application?

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Have you completed college courses related to engineering, construction, survey, water or engineering plan generation?

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Are you currently enrolled as a college/university junior, senior, or graduate student in a civil or environmental engineering program?

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What is your major course of university study?

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Have you completed a college/university survey and fluids/hydraulics course?

Required Question

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