Salary: $21.64 - $25.05 Hourly
Location : Administrative Offices, CA
Job Type: Limited-Term/Seasonal
Department: Public Works
Division: Engineering
Opening Date: 03/26/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
DescriptionDEFINITIONAn internship is a system of on-the-job training and provides an opportunity for individuals to gain experience in a field, determine if they have an interest in a particular career, and create a network of contacts. Municipal Internships within the Engineering Division are paid positions and may be similar to part-time or full-time and are typically available in the summer or winter and last 6-12 weeks. Duration can be shorter or longer based on the amount of work available.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives direction from Associate and Assistant Engineers working in the Public Works Engineering Division. Receives direct supervision from the Engineering Manager.
Examples of DutiesDuties include but are not limited to:- Review and develop design plans and specifications.
- Jobsite observation and reporting for capital projects.
- Manage capital project documentation.
- Organize existing engineering project files.
- Assist Public Works staff with special projects as assigned.
Typical QualificationsKnowledge of:- Basic computer skills, inclusive of Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Desired computer skills: AutoCAD and ArcGIS.
- Filing and office management.
- Construction operations and procedures.
Ability to:- Plan, organize, and schedule.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner.
- Operate a motor vehicle.
- Learn procedures unique to the Town of Mammoth Lakes and municipal government.
- Compile and maintain records.
- Prepare routine reports.
- Draft letters and communicate on the telephone and via e-mail.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of operations.
- Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Experience and Training:Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education:
High School graduate or equivalent. College-level engineering coursework consistent with that of a student of junior standing.
Experience:
None required.
Licenses:
Possession of, or ability to obtain within the state-required time frame of ten (10) days from hire date, a valid State of California Class C Driver's License with an acceptable driving record. Must pass an appropriate background check prior to the hire date.
DisclaimerThe duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. The Town reserves the right to revise or change classification duties and responsibilities as the need arises. The description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.
This at-will position is part-time, with no benefits other than those required by state and federal law. Either the employee or the Town may terminate employment at any time for any reason, with or without cause.Part-time positions carry a maximum of 960 total paid hours per fiscal year and are not a guarantee of future employment with the Town of Mammoth Lakes. All Employment is conditioned on the results of applicable pre-employment checks.Compensation shown on this posting is the entire pay scale, in compliance with the California Equal Pay Act. However, please note that, "An employee will be appointed at the minimum rate for the class...Advancements in salary shall be based on a merit system...Step A (the minimum rate) will be the starting hiring rate...Employees shall be eligible for advancement to steps within the salary range upon satisfactory completion of an annual performance evaluation." (Town of Mammoth Lakes Personnel Rules, Articles 4.5, 4.7, and 4.8)
Since January 1, 2023, The California Equal Pay Act has required that, "an employer with 15 or more employees must include the pay scale for a position in any job posting. If an employer with 15 or more employees engages a third party to announce, post, publish, or otherwise make known a job posting it must provide the pay scale to the third party and the third party must include it within the job posting. The Labor Commissioner interprets this to mean that the pay scale must be included within the job posting if the position may ever be filled in California, either in-person or remotely." ()