Join our team and start your public service career!
Solano County is hiring for College Interns.
College Intern positions offer college students practical work experience through projects, which are related to the student’s field of study. College Students employed in this class may be assigned to various County departments. This recruitment will be used to fill all current and future positions.
The Salary range is from $17.50 - $23.25 depending on College Units completed.
• Lower Level - completion of 0 to 59 semester units (0 to 89-quarter units) $17.50.
• Upper Level - completion of at least 60 semester units (90-quarter units). $20.00.
• Graduate Level - Actively enrolled in a Master’s Degree Program. $23.25.
10/18/2024 – 5:00pm - Application review deadline to submit application and required documents.
This recruitment is intended to fill College Intern (Extra-Help) positions. Extra-help employees do not have rights to a regular position or continued employment and are excluded from civil service. The hours worked may be part-time or full-time, but hours cannot exceed more than 999 hours in a fiscal year.
Note: All CalPERS retirees applying for Extra Help positions must meet CalPERS post retirement employment requirements. Work must be performed for a limited duration and retiree annuitant may not work more than 960 hours per fiscal year.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Education: Current enrollment in an accredited college or university.
Click here for College Intern Job Description
Based on the information provided in the application documents, the most qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, and an oral board exam. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
Duties will vary depending on the department to which the student is assigned and may include but are not limited to the following:
• Learns to assist with technical or professional work.
• Learns to provide information to the public.
• Learns to conduct studies, gather and analyze research data using standardized procedures.
• Participates in assignments related to agency organization, procedures, and budget requirements; gathers tabulates and analyzes data for studies using computers and assists in developing presentations, charts, spreadsheets and other documents and materials.
• Learns to prepare appropriate documentation for activities including administrative reports, progress reports, completion of forms or other work products.
• Learns to interpret agency policies, rules and regulations.
• Acts as a resource to other departments by providing or researching information or referring to other organizations, agencies, programs and individuals in the course of assigned duties.
• Attends and participates in standard activities such as staff meetings, in-service training, and workshops.
Knowledge of:
• Basic goals and principles of Public Administration.
• General principles of organization, administration and management.
• Methods used in budget and administrative analysis.
Skills to:
• Operate office equipment including a personal computer, copy and fax machines and printers.
Ability to:
• Learn to research, comprehend, interpret, and apply laws/legislation, rules, regulations, procedures, and related information; comply with laws, regulations, and professional practices.
• Learn to collect and analyze data to establish/identify needs and evaluate program effectiveness.
• Learn to initiate studies and prepare reports on administrative issues.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
• Use computer assistance to gather and analyze data.
• Maintain accurate records and document actions taken; use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Effectively communicate and interact with County management staff, department managers, the general public, and a
Location: Fairfield, CA
Posted: Oct. 14, 2024, 8:37 a.m.
Apply Now Company Website