City of Stockton Student Internship

Under close supervision, participates in on-the-job training; assists City departments in providing a wide variety ofservices; may participate in a Student Worker Program for students between the ages of 16-19; and performsrelated duties as assigned.

This single classification is used for temporary appointment(s) to provide job training for regularly enrolled orcontinuing students. The City of Stockton’s Internship Program is designed to give students an inside look at theCity of Stockton’s employment opportunities and provide public sector job experience by giving interns theopportunity to work side-by-side with professional City staff. This position may also be used within the StudentWorker Program to provide students between the ages of 16-19 the opportunity to gain employment experiences.Internship and Student Worker participants will vary widely based on the training assignment and the departmentprogram needs.

Assists in a wide variety of tasks within various City of Stockton departments.
Performs field, clerical, technical, or paraprofessional work.
Coordinates special projects with various City departments, specialized staff, other jurisdictions, community-based organizations, or the private sector.
Assists in gathering, compiling, and analyzing data for entry into spreadsheets or department specifieddatabase software.
Responds to requests for information and provides necessary customer service to members of thecommunity, business organizations, and other City employees.
Assists in researching and developing oral/written programs or reports for presentation.
Provides information regarding City and/or department practices, procedures, and events, as well as operatecomputer systems and related software in the course of work.
Reads and interprets typical business correspondences, reports, City/departmental policies, and records.
Adheres to and maintains a positive attitude towards City and department goals.
May assist and participate in City events

QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
Student Interns must be currently enrolled as a student in an accredited college or university with a minimum of six(6) semester units or nine (9) quarter units, OR a continuing student with the intent to continue enrollment in thenext regularly scheduled term. Student’s current standing and continued enrollment are subject to review by theDirector of Human Resources or their designee.
Student Workers must be a resident of Stockton and be between the ages of 16-19 years of age at the time of theapplication.
Other Requirements:
Student Interns must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA.
Some Student Intern positions may require a valid Class C California driver’s license.
May be required to submit fingerprints and/or a urine drug screen as a requirement of employment if 18 yearsof age or older.
Must arrange own transportation to and from work.
Students in the Internship and Student Worker Program may work in various departments throughout the City.Protective Personal Equipment (PPE) may be required based on department requirements. A uniform shirt must beworn during work hours.
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices within a specialized field of study valuable to the department and assigned work;
Office practices and procedures, including filing and the operation of standard office equipment such aspersonal computers and software i.e., Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.);
Methods of data compilation, research, and analysis using department specific database software;
Proficient English grammar skills;
Basic mathematics skills;
Customer service principles and practices; and
Basic tools and safe work methods.
Skill in:
Understanding, following, and carrying out instructions;
Solving problems effectively with critical thinking skills;
Applying learned procedures and processes related to assigned area;
Typing at a speed necessary for adequate job performance;
Using a computer and related software to input, query, and maintain data;
Maintaining confidentiality of information;
Communicating clearly and effectively, orally and in writing;
Presenting self as calm and professional while following designated protocols in stressful and/or emergencysituations;
Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others;
Preparing clear, concise, and accurate reports, correspondences, and other written materials; and
Making sound judgements in accordance with Federal, State, and City laws, regulations, and policies.
Physical/Mental Requirements:
Mobility – Frequent sitting for long periods while operating a keyboard; occasional walking, bending,stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling and neck/waist twisting;
Lifting – Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds;
Vision – Constant use of overall visual capabilities requiring the ability to read fine print, and/or normal typesize print and detect color, PC screens, and other visual display terminals.
Dexterity – Frequent finger coordination such as typing, picking, and pinching; frequent grasping with bothhands, dominant and undominant; occasional reaching above and below shoulder level;
Hearing/Talking – Ability to understand what people are saying in normal conversation, over the telephone,frequently over noise;
Special Requirements – May require occasional evening, night, or weekend work;
Environmental Conditions –Frequent exposure to noise, and outdoor conditions; and
May perform duties in an office or field environment.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functionsand requirement of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks otherthan those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated asnecessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability asdefined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will bemade for the incumbent/applicant when possible.