With supervisor approval incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice.
The General Intern classification is a City-wide classification designed to provide access to workforce services and employment opportunities. Duties performed will vary in scope of activity depending on the assigned department.Some positions may include a rotation (of duties) as the intern may be trained on more than one focus area depending on the needs of the division/department.
Participants may only work in this classification in a part-time or full-time status for up to one calendar year. Incumbents will be limited-term employees; no regular permanent appointments will be made to this classification. General Interns will be used as a learning and development opportunity to help applicants enter gain experience and succeed in the workforce and will not be used in lieu of hiring regular City employees.
General Interns may be paid the following hourly rates depending on their work experience:
Hourly Rate* | Work Experience Level | Years of Experience |
$16.50 | Entry-Level/No Experience | 0 |
$18.00 | Some Experience | 1-3 |
$20.00 | Extensive Experience | 4 |
*General Interns do not receive step increases.
Recruitment Incentive
Upon successful completion of 80 hours of work the City may pay eligible employees a lump sum amount of $250.
Retention Incentive
Upon successful completion of 320 hours of work the City shall pay eligible employees a lump sum amount of $500.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
ThisclassificationisdistinguishedfromtheStudentTrainee and Graduate Traineeclassificationsin that this program does not require the incumbent to be enrolled in an academic program in any capacity. It is distinguished from the Mayor Council Intern classification in that it is a citywide classification.
SUPERVISIONEXERCISEDANDRECEIVED
Immediate supervision may be provided by higher-level departmental or division personnel. General Interns may provide functional supervision to General Interns.
Depending upon assignment typical duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Knowledge of:
Ability to:
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION
Must be 16 years of age or older. Beginning January 1 2027 candidates must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for this program.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
For positions where driving is not an essential function the employee must be able to arrange reliable and timely transportation through private or public transportation for attendance at off-site meetings events and trainings.
Please note the City of Sacramentos preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the applicant inbox.
1. Application: (Pass/Fail) All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application by the final filing deadline;
2. Supplemental Questionnaire: (Pass/Fail) In addition to the City of Sacramento employment application all applicants must complete and submit online responses to the supplemental questionnaire to the City of Sacramento Employment Office by the final filing deadline;
3. Screening Committee: (Pass/Fail) -All applications received by the final filing deadline will be forwarded to the hiring department for review. The hiring department will select the most competitive applications for further consideration. Human Resources will only evaluate employment applications for the minimum qualifications as stated on the job announcement for applications selected by the hiring department.
4. Hiring Interview: Those candidates determined to be the MOST QUALIFIED will be invited to participate in an interview process coordinated by the hiring department. There will be no eligible list established as positions will be seasonal and/or part-time. A hiring interview is not guaranteed.
5. Conditional Hire:Upon receipt of a conditional offer the selected candidate must complete and pass LiveScan/fingerprinting. If applicable candidates may also need to pass a pre-employment medical exam controlled substance and/or alcohol test and possess any required licensure or certification prior to receiving a start date from the Department. Failure to meet these prerequisites will be grounds for withdrawal of your conditional offer of employment.
QUESTIONS:
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Required Experience:
Intern