Intern (Part-Time/Year-Round) - City

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS:

Pay Range:  858

Hourly Rate:  $17.50 - $22.50

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant.

APPLICATION INFORMATION

• This position requires applicants to be at least 18 years of age at the time of application submission.  
• Employees in part-time/year-round positions may work no more than 29 hours per week.
• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume.
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

The City of Oklahoma City Public Works Department is offering a paid internship for civil engineering students currently enrolled at an accredited four-year college or university. 

• This position works a maximum of 29 hours/week.
• Potential to continue employment into the academic year with flexible scheduling to accommodate class schedules.
• Gains hands-on experience, grows their professional network, and earns while they learn.

JOB SUMMARY

This part-time position is used for training purposes in the field of public administration and in the specific operation of City departments. The position is responsible for providing standard research and administrative and/or technical support to an assigned City department. Typical duties include: performing a wide variety of administrative, project-related, department-specific, and/or financial assignments to assist a City department or division. This position may also be utilized for students and interns working part-time on special projects while completing advanced degree programs.

OTHER DETAILS

Pay Method:  City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees:  If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire.  If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) 297-2530.  If your rehire status has been coded “Not Eligible,” “Eligible 3,” or “Conditional,” you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department’s Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination:  Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.   

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants. 

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.  A copy is also available at the links below:  

HRB 25-01 Drug and Alcohol Testing Procedure

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification I