Engineering/Surveying Intern

Introduction

Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov.

POSITION INFORMATION

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Placer County currently has a vacancy for Engineering/Surveying Interns to work in the Department of Public Works. This internship will provide valuable paid experience to students looking to join this field. All students or recent graduates (up to 1 year after graduation) will be considered, but students with the following majors/degrees are desirable:

• Civil Engineering
• Environmental Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Surveying
• Hydrogeology
• Water Quality
• GIS and/or Geography
• Majors in related fields

As a Engineering/Surveying Intern, you can expect to assist County staff with the following tasks:

• Reviewing survey maps and other engineering documents
• Preparing designs and plans
• Collecting construction samples for testing
• Prepare Computer Aided Design (CAD) or Building Information Modeling (BIM) drawings
• Performing field survey work
• Performing data research
• Performing traffic studies

Placer County is looking for interns with certain knowledge and skills. If you have any of the following, you are encouraged to apply:

• Knowledge of engineering principles and practices
• Familiarity with GIS mapping
• Understanding of physical features shown on a topographic map/grading plan
• Knowledge of database management
• Knowledge of math principles
• Familiarity with construction plans

To be eligible for this internship, you must fall into one of these three categories:

1. Current Undergraduate College/University Student
a. Student must be enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university program.

b. Student must submit proof of continuing enrollment (current class schedule, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.

2. Recent College Graduate - up to 1 year after graduation

a. Recent graduate must submit proof of graduation (diploma, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.

3. Current Graduate College/University Student

a. Student must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program.

b. Student must submit proof of continuing enrollment (current class schedule, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.

To apply for a Student Intern assignment, please submit an application and complete the supplemental questionnaire indicating the department(s) that you are interested in and outlining your goal(s) for the internship. Please submit your resume and proof of eligibility (unofficial transcripts, current class schedule, confirmation of enrollment, etc.) with your application.

The Student Intern is unclassified and assignments are extra help/temporary compensated at an hourly rate of $16.87 - $21.07 per hour (specialized skillsets may be paid at the higher end of the range). Work hours are limited to no more than 28 hours per week and cannot exceed a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The list established may be considered for other department vacancies in the future.

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S. For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that unlawful harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of the following characteristics: gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits associated with race, which include, but are not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, primary language, immigration status, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, the person’s use of cannabis off the job and away from the workplace, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law or any combination of two or more characteristics stated herein. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

Conclusion

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Lindsay Baer, Administrative Technician, at lbaer@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4667.

Closing Date/Time: Open Until Filled

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