City Facilities Architectural Services Division Internship Public Works

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The City of San José the Capital of Silicon Valley is one of the nations 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 Citys Public Works Department is seeking an individual whose values align with the values of the Citys 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 and partnering with the community and providing an excellent environment in which to work.

Duration of Assignment:Approximately six (6) months internship duration. Internship may be extended based on project needs.

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

Student Intern Salary Range:$15.86- $22.65/hourly (unbenefited)

Graduate Student Intern Salary Range:$20.52- $30.30/hourly (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 City Facilities Architectural Services Division Internship:

The City Facilities Architectural Services (CFAS) Division has the primary responsibility for the delivery of capital improvements projects on City properties and provides design and construction services for public buildings landscape improvements and capital maintenance projects including recreational facilities parks trails libraries public safety facilities and various cultural facilities.

The City Facilities Architectural Services (CFAS) Division Intern will be assigned to support the divisions capital improvement project admin team. The candidate would contribute to the delivery of capital projects on City properties with the review of contract change order service orders and invoices. They will also conduct budgetary review and complete expenditure transfer liquidations and adjustments at the direction of the Divisions budget team. Additionally the intern would provide general administrative support to the CFAS Division.

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

Graduate Student Intern:Completion of a bachelors degree and current enrollment in a masters degree program from an accredited college or university.

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

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

• Enrolled as an Accounting Finance Business Administration or a related field undergraduate/graduate student in an accredited college or university
• Basic understanding of accounting principles financial statements and reports
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel
• Strong numerical and analytical skills; high accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions procedures and meet deadlines

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. 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 Charmaine Guerrero via email at .

Benefits

Part-time positions (less than 40 hours per week) are required to participate in the Citys PTC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan per Federal regulations. Employees are required to contribute 3.75% of gross earning and the City contributes a matching amount of 3.75%. The funds contributed by the City are 100% vested upon initial deferral and will be held in in a stability of principal investment. This plan is in lieu of social security and does not include any healthcare benefits or contributions.

Part-time employees may elect to contribute additional retirement savings through the Citys Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Additional Information on both plans can be found on the Citys website.

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.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough 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.

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