Sheriff's Department Paid Internship Project Management Office

For questions regarding this position please contact the Recruiter listed in the Supplemental Information section.

The Riverside County Sheriffs Department Project Management Office seeks a motivated and detail-oriented student intern to gain practical experience supporting public infrastructure projects operational initiatives facilities management and government administration. The position provides hands-on exposure to public-sector project management and County operations while supporting capital improvement and facilities-related projects.

The in-person student internship position offers a flexible work week consisting of approximately 40 hours per week with flexibility granted around academic obligations. The selected candidates can anticipate the internship to be two years in length.

Incumbents within the Temporary Assistant - Professional Student Intern classification are distinguished from regular County employees in that their employment is temporary exempt from the County merit system Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) as well as most County-provided employee benefits and serve in an At-Will status. As such the incumbent may be terminated from service at any time without notice cause or rights of appeal.

Under supervision assists and participates in the work performed by employees of a specific profession; Through participation receive supervised work experience in a specific professional vocation and performs other related duties as required.

The intern will be responsible for but not limited to:

• Assist project managers with project planning and scheduling
• Assist with research data analysis documentation and stakeholder coordination
• Provide meeting support procurement processes contract administration budgeting compliance activities and operational improvement initiatives.

• Public-sector project management
• Facilities management and construction coordination
• Government budgeting and fiscal oversight
• Procurement and contract administration
• Strategic planning and operational coordination
• Public infrastructure planning
• Administrative policy implementation
• Regulatory compliance
• Interdepartmental collaboration
• Stakeholder communication
• Data analysis and operational reporting
• Process improvement initiatives

Minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average: 2.5 GPA required.Proof of most current unofficial/official transcript with cumulative GPA must be provided at time of application as well as a resume.

Education:Applicants must be currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university in a Bachelors or Graduate degree program.

• Business Administration Public Administration Public Policy Organizational Leadership Public Affairs Construction Management Engineering or related field.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills teamwork and collaboration
• Problem-solving and analytical thinking
• Organizational and time-management skills

• Coursework in government budgeting procurement policy analysis organizational management or public administration
• Current enrollment in or completion of a Master of Public Administration (MPA) Public Policy Public Affairs Organizational Leadership or related graduate MBA program preferred.
• Knowledge of local government operations or public works
• Familiarity with public-sector procurement contract administration and compliance
• Experience conducting policy research operational analysis or program evaluation
• Strong report writing and presentation skills
• Ability to interpret contracts administrative procedures and government documentation

Whats Next

This recruitment is open to all applicants currently enrolled/attending school at an accredited college or university.

No late applications will be permitted and changes or alterations cannot be accepted. Resumes that include job descriptions and duties copied from the job classification will not be considered.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application. Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process.

General Information

APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veterans Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify attach the required documents to your job application. Documents include a copy of your (or your spouses) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service. For spousal preference and as applicable the following documents: a copy of your marriage certificate spouses death certificate a letter of spouses disability and/or letter of service-related death (if available) from the U.S. Veterans Administration. For privacy reasons it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans preference. For complete details and documentation requirements please review the Veterans Preference Policy C-3 here: Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter upload a copy of any license(s) official/unofficial transcript(s) degrees and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs including H1-B visas and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics) genetic information or denial of medical and family care leave or any other non-job-related factors.

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System all County of Riverside employees except those serving At Will are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding County Resolution or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.

Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

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