Statistical Programmer Intern Jobs in Riverside, CA

The Position The City of Riverside, Public Utilities Department (RPU) is accepting applications for the position of TECHNICAL INTERN to fill one (1) vacancy in the Water Division. This is a temporary part-time, non-benefited position with a 1000 hour limit per fiscal year. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months.

The Technical Intern is a temporary entry-level, classification in which students, with current enrollment in, or recent completion within the last five years, of a program from an accredited post-secondary educational or vocational institution with major coursework related to a specialized field of study, gain experience in assisting staff in the performance of technical duties. The Technical Intern class is distinguished from the Administrative Intern and Management Intern classes by the specific focus of technical knowledge, skills, and abilities applied to the performance of occupational duties. Under general supervision the Technical Intern will perform entry level technical duties; to assist in various types of work designed to complement and supplement existing City programs; and to do related work as required.

Work Performed Depending upon assignment, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform basic technical assignments in area of specialization. Assist technical staff and respond to requests for information. Collect, summarize, and analyze information and statistics on existing programs and services.

Prepare and evaluate reports. Participate in the development and implementation of procedures, guidelines, and standards. Perform research in the resolution of technical concerns and/or problems.

Qualifications Education: Current enrollment in, or completion within the last five years of, a program from an accredited post-secondary educational or vocational institution with major coursework related to a specialized field of study. Experience: None required Highly Desirable Qualifications: Possession of, or currently pursuing a Bachelor/Master degree in Engineering: Civil, Chemical, Environmental, Mechanical, or a related field of study Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) and ESRI ArcGIS software Computer aided drafting and design skills Coursework in Hydraulics, Fluid Mechanics, Water/Wastewater Treatment, Water Quality, and/or Statistics Strong verbal and written communication skills Selection Process DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION: 1) Completed Employment Application 2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide). The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process.

This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS: If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment.

You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment. Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S

Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process. It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination. NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options: An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at http://www.naces.org/members.html or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement. THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.