Management Intern - Public Works

City of Vernon; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Vernon is seeking a Management Intern in Public Works for a part-time, temporary assignment. Under close supervision, you will provide administrative, parapro, and research support while gaining exposure to municipal operations.

You will gather data, prepare reports, assist surveys, and help coordinate events, with duties requiring discretion and the ability to work with staff and the public.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student or have recently graduated.

Responsibilities

• Gather, compile, and analyze data for departmental studies and projects.
• Prepare written reports with findings and recommendations.
• Assist in surveys and research related to municipal policies and services.
• Create charts, tables, spreadsheets, flyers, forms, and diagrams.
• Maintain records and files.
• Perform general administrative and clerical duties.

Skills

Data analysis

Report writing

Communication

Research

Administrative support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Summary

(PART-TIME - TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT)

HOURLY RATE: $22.00 (Undergraduate Students)

HOURLY RATE: $24.00 (Graduate Students)

FINAL FILING DEADLINE

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2026, 11:59 PM, OR WHEN THE FIRST 50 QUALIFIED APPLICATIONS ARE RECEIVED

LIMITED TO WORK UNDER 1,000 WORK HOURS IN A FISCAL YEAR AND TO ESTABLISH A POOL OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES TO BE USED FOR FUTURE ASSIGNMENTS.

Candidates selected as a Management Intern in Public Works may be assigned to assist with special projects, administrative duties, coordination and implementation of various employee events. Under close supervision, provides short-term administrative, routine, technical and para-professional support for a City department, division, function and/or special project. Assists in performing research and conducting special projects and miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Gathers, compiles, and conducts analysis of data for departmental studies and/or projects may make recommendations based on findings.
• Prepares written reports on findings and recommendations relating to assigned projects.
• Assists in conducting surveys and research as part of various organizational and administrative studies related to municipal policies, procedures, and services.
• Prepares charts, tables, spreadsheets, flyers, forms, and diagrams.
• Maintains applicable records and files.
• Performs administrative and clerical duties.
• May assist with coordination of special events.
• Depending on assignment, interacts with members of the community, other City staff, elected officials, and businesses.
• Assists in conducting special projects as needed.
• Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines: Possession of a High School Diploma or GED. Must be at least 18 years old. Must be currently enrolled as a student in an undergraduate or graduate program at an accredited college or university or have graduated. Appointments to this classification are temporary, assigned variable work hours for a limited duration. Incumbents are limited to work under 1,000 hours per fiscal year. Transcripts or degree must be submitted with job application.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge Of

• City organization, operations, policies, and procedures.
• Principles and practices of office administration and telephone etiquette.
• General research and analysis methods and techniques.
• Records management principles.
• Basic computer skills and standard MS Office software applications.
• Customer service and public relations methods and practices.

Skill In

• Operating a personal computer and utilizing a variety of business software.
• Organizing and maintaining departmental records and filing systems.
• Working effectively with others.
• Analyzing, interpreting, making recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies.
• Presenting research findings and recommendations clearly and professionally.
• Following verbal and written instructions.
• Working independently.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public.
• Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Basic mathematics.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

A valid California Driver’s License may be required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment, with occasional work required outdoors and/or at remote locations throughout the City.

Pursuant to California Government Code 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 supervisors or by law.

The City of Vernon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CITY OF VERNON - HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT

Leslie Alvarado, Human Resources Technician

[e-mail]

[phone], ext. 312

Unclassified - Non-Represented Employees