DESCRIPTION
THE POSITION The City of Long Beach Technology & Innovation Department (TID) is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Senior Administrative Intern to help facilitate the digital transformation of previously manual processes. They will explore new technologies using various types of automation and low-code software. They will be responsible for researching and training in the use of UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform, and other future automation and low-code applications. The intern will assist with training sessions regarding low-code automation and development in monthly meetings with interested staff.
Non-Career employees are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12 month period and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.
THE DEPARTMENT The Technology & Innovation Department (TID) plans and develops the technology infrastructure for the City and provides a centralized resource for technology deployment and support throughout the City. The Department integrates people, processes, and technology to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of City services through the work of its 181 FTEs while operating on a FY 2023 annual operating budget of nearly $70 million and multi-year capital projects budget of $101 million. TID is organized into five bureaus: Business Operations, Digital Services, Enterprise Information Services, Infrastructure Services, and Technology Engagement & Support. The Department also manages LBTV, a production studio that develops custom programming and distributes City multimedia content via its broadcast TV station and social media platforms. Additional information about the department is available at www.longbeach.gov/ti .
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
- Interns will help facilitate the digital transformation of previously manual processes.
- Interns will explore new technologies using various types of automation and low-code software.
- Interns will be responsible for researching and training in the use of UiPath, Microsoft Power Platform, and other future automation and low-code applications.
- Interns will assist and eventually lead training sessions regarding low code automation and development in monthly Teams meetings with interested city staff.
REQUIREMENTS TO FILE
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Currently standing as a Junior or Senior in an undergraduate program with a major in Information Systems, Information Technology, Software Development, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related degree focus, from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher (proof required) OR
- Recently graduated from an undergraduate program (within one year of application submission) from an accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.0 or higher (proof required)
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS - Proficiency with Microsoft Suite of Apps.
- At least one general coding class completed.
- Familiarity with Office 365.
- Familiarity with Python.
- Familiarity with some automation tools, for example: Zapier, Power Automate, UiPath, Python, and Power Shell.
- Familiarity with data visualizations tools like Power BI or Tableau.
- Familiarity with some web development, for example: HTML, CSS, JavaScript.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on Saturday, May 11, 2024. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.
Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact 562-570-7915.
The City of Long Beach is an
Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the
California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please contact 562-570-7915 or TIRecruitments@longbeach.gov.
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Closing Date/Time: 5/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
