Management Intern - Public Works

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

Job summary

The City of Vernon offers two temporary Management Intern assignments in the Public Works Department. This part-time internship is capped at 1,000 work hours per fiscal year and aims to establish a pool of qualified candidates for future assignments.

Under close supervision, interns provide administrative, research, and para-professional support, assisting with projects and events while learning municipal processes and policies.

Qualifications

• Possession of a High School Diploma or GED; must be 18+.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program.
• Appointments to this classification are temporary, limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
• Transcripts or degree must be submitted with job application.

Responsibilities

• Assist in data analysis for departmental studies and projects.
• Prepare charts, tables, spreadsheets, flyers, forms, and diagrams.
• Perform administrative and clerical duties.
• Assist with coordination of special events.
• Interacts with community, City staff, elected officials, and businesses.

Skills

Office administration

MS Office

Customer service

Communication (verbal & written)

Data analysis

Public relations

Time management

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Currently enrolled in undergrad/grad program

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Records management software

Job description

INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

MANAGEMENT INTERN

(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

THIS RECRUITMENT IS TO FILL TWO TEMPORARY MANAGEMENT INTERN ASSIGNMENTS IN THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, 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.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:-- Management Intern is a training level classification designated for an individual who is currently enrolled in or has recently completed a Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree program and assists with a wide variety of routine, technical and para-professional level studies, research projects and tasks. Graduate level Management Interns have a greater degree of independence and discretion, and greater complexity of duties. Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• 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.

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.

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