| Location | Roseville, CA |
| Salary | $19.56–$33.46 Per Hour |
College Intern City Wide
Salary
$19.56 - $33.46 Hourly
Location
311 Vernon Street, Roseville
Job Type
Temporary 1000 HR
Job Number
202600235
Department
Electric
Division
ELE Engineering and New Services
Opening Date
10/22/2026
Closing Date
2/7/2027 11:59 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants
400
Bargaining Unit
Temporary
Description
Grow your career by joining the City of Roseville in the role of College Intern.
The City of Roseville is pleased to offer valuable internship opportunities for current college students seeking to gain professional experience in public service. This internship provides a structured environment where students can apply academic knowledge, develop essential workplace skills, and contribute to impactful projects that benefit the community.
FOR FIRST CONSIDERATION, PLEASE APPLY BY DECEMBER 1, 2026 @ 11:59PM
THIS JOB POSTING CLOSES ON FEBRUARY 7, 2027 OR THE FIRST 400 APPLICANTS
This position is limited to no more than 40 hours per week and no more than 1000 hours per fiscal year. The work schedule and hours are flexible, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.
Current positions are available in the following departments:
The Environmental Utilities Department is looking for motivated college students interested in pursuing a career in the water and wastewater industry who have a passion for public service. Ideal candidates are curious, eager to learn, take initiative, and are interested in gaining hands-on experience supporting infrastructure projects that serve our community.
The City of Roseville's Electric Department is responsible for supplying power to over 75,000 customers. The transmission and distribution engineering group handles all design, analysis, and operational support for the Citys 18 substations, 12kV and 60kV distribution systems. The power plant engineering division is responsible for all aspects of engineering work related to designing, operating and maintaining the City's three natural gas power plants.
The City of Roseville is committed to an inclusive and supportive workforce and workplace. We are engaged in understanding the backgrounds and perspectives of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, because we believe this produces the best results for our organization and community.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is a temporary part-time, training classification in which students with current enrollment in college with course work related to the area assigned can gain experience in assisting city staff in the performance of professional administrative or technical duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
Receives general supervision from higher level staff as assigned.
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Collect, summarize and analyze information and statistics on existing programs and services.
Participate in organizational and procedural studies and the preparation of reports and manuals.
Maintain applicable records and files, as assigned.
Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses regarding municipal policies, procedures and services.
Participate in the design of forms and the implementation of systems.
Perform related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Effective methods of making oral and written reports and presentations.
Research techniques, methods, and procedures.
Ability to:
Communicate effectively, orally, and in writing.
Work cooperatively and effectively with co-workers, other departments, outside agencies, and the general public.
Understand and apply policies, laws and rules; learn and apply pertinent federal, state and local law codes and regulations.
Exhibit proficiency in use of modern office methods and enter and revise information on computer databases; demonstrate proficiency in computer word processing; type at a speed necessary to successfully perform duties.
On a continuous basis, learn and understand all aspects of the job and department procedures; sit at desk or in meetings for long periods of time; review work papers and reports; identify and interpret technical and numerical information.
On a continuous basis, twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and operate a variety of office equipment; use personal computer.
Experience and Training:
Experience:
None required.
AND
Training:
Equivalent to the completion the twelfth (12th) grade. Current enrollment in six or more units towards a Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration or a field related to area of assignment.
License or Certificate:
Based on the needs of the department, some positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment.
Supplemental Information
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.
Per City of Roseville practice, applicants are permitted to submit an employment application for a specific recruitment no more than once within any 90-day period.
Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation.
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.
The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:
SELECTION PROCESS:
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.
Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.
Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.
THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
The City of Roseville offers competitive benefits packages to full-time employees. Regular part-time employees receive benefits on a pro-rated basis. For more information regarding the Citys benefits, visit our website here. Benefits currently include:
GENERAL BENEFITS:
A majority of the employee benefits are similar for all City employees. There are benefits that differ depending on which bargaining unit the job classification is assigned. Exact benefits information can be found by visiting the Benefits webpage and selecting the specific bargaining unit group.
TEMPORARY POSITIONS:
Most benefits do not apply to the Citys temporary positions. Temporary employees that work 1,500 hours annually may elect medical insurance. Temporary employees contribute to a retirement plan depending on the status of total hours worked annually.
01
Your response to the supplemental questions 2 - 9, the applicants education, training and experience, will be scored using a pre-determined formula. Your responses to these questions must be consistent with your employment application information. This experience must also be described in the "Work Experience" section of this application. Responses to the supplemental questionnaire that are inconsistent from your "Work Experience" section in the application will not be scored. I understand and agree with the above instructions.
02
Please select below your highest level of education attained.
03
I understand that failure to attach proof of my current enrollment in six or more units towards a Bachelors or Masters degree from an accredited college or university will result in my application being disqualified. Please attach transcripts.
04
This position requires all candidates to possess a California Drivers License by date of appointment.
05
Which of the following Citywide departments are you interested in or falls in line with your current studies? (check all that apply)
06
Which of the following areas of Environmental Utilities are you most interested in gaining experience with? If not applicable, select "N/A."
07
What interests you about working for a public water, wastewater or solid waste utility or engineering team; and what would you like to learn during your internship? If not applicable, enter "N/A."
08
Please identify your chosen major and/or consideration below.
09
Please provide a two or three paragraph statement of interest and a description of what you intend to gain from your internship with the City of Roseville.
Required Question
Employer City of Roseville (CA)
Address 311 Vernon Street
Roseville, California, 95678
Phone 916-774-5475
Website http://www.roseville.ca.gov