College Intern City Wide

City of Roseville (CA); Roseville (CA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Roseville in California is seeking college interns to gain professional experience in public service. This internship offers a structured environment to apply coursework, develop essential workplace skills, and contribute to community projects.

Positions are open in multiple departments with flexible hours up to 40 hours per week. Ideal candidates are curious, eager to learn, and ready to support infrastructure projects that benefit residents.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in six or more units toward a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field.
• No prior professional experience required; seeking motivated students to gain hands-on experience in public service.

Responsibilities

• Collect, summarize and analyze information and statistics on existing programs and services.
• Participate in organizational and procedural studies and the preparation of reports and manuals.
• Maintain applicable records and files, as assigned.
• Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses regarding municipal policies, procedures and services.
• Participate in the design of forms and the implementation of systems.

Skills

Communication

Data entry

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in progress (Public Administration, Business Administration or related)

Tools

Word processing

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Grow your career by joining the City of Roseville in the role of College Intern.

The City of Roseville is pleased to offer valuable internship opportunities for current college students seeking to gain professional experience in public service. This internship provides a structured environment where students can apply academic knowledge, develop essential workplace skills, and contribute to impactful projects that benefit the community.

FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION, PLEASE APPLY BY DECEMBER 1, 2026 @ 11:59PM

THIS JOB POSTING CLOSES ON FEBRUARY 7, 2027 OR THE FIRST 400 APPLICANTS

This position is limited to no more than 40 hours per week and no more than 1000 hours per fiscal year. The work schedule and hours are flexible, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Current positions are available in the following departments:

• Electric Transmission & Distribution Engineering
• Electric Power Plant Engineering
• Environmental Utilities
• Information Technology
• And more as available!

The Environmental Utilities Department is looking for motivated college students interested in pursuing a career in the water and wastewater industry who have a passion for public service. Ideal candidates are curious, eager to learn, take initiative, and are interested in gaining hands‑on experience supporting infrastructure projects that serve our community.

The City of Roseville’s Electric Department is responsible for supplying power to over 75,000 customers. The transmission and distribution engineering group handles all design, analysis, and operational support for the City’s 18 substations, 12kV and 60kV distribution systems. The power plant engineering division is responsible for all aspects of engineering work related to designing, operating and maintaining the City’s three natural gas power plants.

The City of Roseville is committed to an inclusive and supportive workforce and workplace. We are engaged in understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, because we believe this produces the best results for our organization and community.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

This is a temporary part‑time, training classification in which students with current enrollment in college with course work related to the area assigned can gain experience in assisting city staff in the performance of professional administrative or technical duties.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general supervision from higher level staff as assigned.

DUTIES

Collect, summarize and analyze information and statistics on existing programs and services.

Participate in organizational and procedural studies and the preparation of reports and manuals.

Maintain applicable records and files, as assigned.

Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses regarding municipal policies, procedures and services.

Participate in the design of forms and the implementation of systems.

Perform related work as required.

KNOWLEDGE OF

Effective methods of making oral and written reports and presentations.

Research techniques, methods, and procedures.

ABILITY TO

Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.

Work cooperatively and effectively with co‑workers, other departments, outside agencies, and the general public.

Understand and apply policies, laws and rules; learn and apply pertinent federal, state and local law codes and regulations.

Exhibit proficiency in use of modern office methods and enter and revise information on computer databases; demonstrate proficiency in computer word processing; type at a speed necessary to successfully perform duties.

On a continuous basis, learn and understand all aspects of the job and department procedures; sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; review work papers and reports; identify and interpret technical and numerical information.

On a continuous basis, twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and operate a variety of office equipment; use personal computer.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

EXPERIENCE

None required.

TRAINING

Equivalent to the completion the twelfth (12th) grade. Current enrollment in six or more units towards a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration or a field related to area of assignment.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

Based on the needs of the department, some positions may require possession of a valid California driver’s license by date of appointment.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

The City of Roseville defines “accredited college or university” as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.

Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.

The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:

• Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
• Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at http://www.naces.org or www.aice-eval.org.
• A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
• If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre‑employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.

SELECTION PROCESS

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant’s experience and education will be evaluated using a pre‑determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City‑paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre‑employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.

Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non‑PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.