Management Intern (Public Works)

Job Description:

Management Intern (Public Works)

Description

MANAGEMENT INTERN (K50)

Under general supervision, performs a variety of research and management work and prepares comprehensive reports and studies as assigned, working directly with professional and technical staff in the assigned area.

Management Interns will perform meaningful, productive and challenging work by making significant contributions to special projects, research or primary municipal functions. Management Interns will receive hands-on training emphasizing be teamwork, independence, and development of technical skills.

Supervision Received: Management interns will work closely with the respective department director and/or manager for the assigned division and the department director will serve as the intern's mentor, coach and teacher.

Assignment Period: The length of assignment and hours worked will vary by department, but will generally fall into one of 3 categories: semester (approximately 6 months), 2 semesters (approximately 1 year), or summer (approximately 3 months).

Examples of Duties
Duties may include but are not limited to the following: Performs a variety of research, data collection and analysis related to an assigned subject. Complies, organizes and interpret data; prepares comprehensive technical reports and/or studies on assigned subject matter. Prepares charts and graphs as appropriate. Prepares memos and other correspondence as necessary for project completion.

Examples of previous projects/duties performed by management interns include but are not limited to:
Drafting administrative reports for City Council and letters for local Congressional, Senatorial representatives and State of California Governor on behalf of the City of Ventura
Researching and formulating Voter Outreach Strategies for elections as part of the Civic Engagement Division and performance measurement requirement.
Assisting in the research and formulation of a citywide Economic Development Strategy.
Working closely with City Manager and City Council to achieve their desired policy goals and objectives.
Working under the auspices of the Deputy City Manager or Department Director to formulate Departmental Budget.
Devising and implementing a citywide management internship program.

Minimum Qualifications
KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

Knowledge of: Research methods and data collection techniques, including statistical methods, English usage, grammar and punctuation, report writing techniques, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Ability to: Conduct responsible research and analysis, compile data into comprehensible oral and/or written material, follow oral and written instructions, interact tactfully and effectively with City staff, coworkers, the public and others during the course of assignment.

LICENSE/CERTIFICATES

License: Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Graduation from a college or university with a bachelor's degree AND currently enrolled in a program of study towards a master's degree. Senior undergraduate students are also considered.

Working Conditions
Environment: works in indoor office conditions; and may attend evening meetings.

Physical Abilities: hearing and speaking sufficient to exchange information on the telephone, in person, and at formal presentations; close vision and the ability to adjust focus to read and operate office equipment including personal computer; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; uses hands to handle, feel or operate standard office equipment including personal computer; mental capability to read and interpret financial and statistical data and documents, and perform highly detailed work on multiple concurrent tasks.

Hazards: exposed to computer screens.

Other Information
Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their supervisor or by law.

Class specifications are only intended to present a descriptive summary of the range of duties and responsibilities associated with specified positions. Therefore, specifications may not include all duties performed by individuals within a classification. In addition, specifications are intended to outline the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the class and do not necessarily convey the final qualifications of incumbents within .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!