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Classification Definition The City of Rialto would like to offer college students or recent graduates the opportunity to gain professional local government by participating in the Internship Recruitment Program. The program is intended to be a staffing pipeline for the future management, leadership and professional positions in the City. This Internship Program is designed to give students the experience of local government by working side by side with city employees, department managers, elected officials, and community leaders.

We plan to focus on the participant's intended career discipline while providing career exposure to all other divisions. Interns may be exposed to City Administration, Finance, Human Resources, Public Safety (Police and Fire), Public Works and Engineering, Community Development, Public Access Television and Parks and Recreation. Interns will be mentored and shadowed by City staff and should receive a formal performance evaluation at the completion of the program.

Interns will work within the operating hours of the City (Monday thru Thursday, 7:00AM-6:00PM). Actual working hours are flexible but may not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year (July - June). make this experience an exceptional stepping stone in your career.

Essential Duties and Responsiblities This opportunity is for various City departments: City Managers Office Finance City Clerks Office Community Development Community Services Human Resources Maintenance and Facilities Information Technology Engineering Services Fire Police Minimum Qualifications Minimum requirements as a condition of hire: Completion of an Online City of Rialto Employment Application No prior experienced required A valid Class "C" California driver's license Passing a physical exam (including drug screening), DOJ Fingerprinting, and background investigation Supplemental Information Internship Benefits: Part-time One Year Term Flexible Schedules Exposure to: Department Directors Department Managers Elected Officials Community Leaders Supplemental Information: Internships are limited to a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year (July - June) Under no circumstances, shall an intern work more than 30 hours in any work week Application Procedure: A City application form and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) MUST be submitted and received by the closing date. Please apply online at www.yourrialto.com. All other employment inquiries can be directed to The City of Rialto, Human Resources Department

246 S. Willow, Rialto, CA 92376. Telephone: (909) 820-2540.

Selection Process: Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the employment standards outlined above. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

Successful applicants will be placed on an eligibility list. The City may also merge lists. The selected candidate(s) must successfully complete pre-employment clearances which may include a physical, drug screen, and fingerprinting.

Veterans Preference Credit Eligibility: Veterans of the armed forces, who have been discharged or released from active duty under conditions other than dishonorable (Government Code: 18540.4), shall receive an additional five (5) points to their final examination score for ranking purposes only. This preference will apply only to the first appointment to any regular full-time City appointment. A copy of your valid DD214 must be submitted on or before the final filing date in order to be eligible for Veterans Preference Credit

For more information, please see the City's Veteran's Preference Policy. E-Verify: The City of Rialto is an E-Verify employer. E-Verify is an internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that allows participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of newly hired employees in the United States.

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