City Intern

Job Description

About the City of Rialto Internship Recruitment Program

The City of Rialto invites college students and recent graduates to participate in its Internship Recruitment Program, designed to provide valuable professional experience in local government. This program serves as a crucial staffing pipeline for future management, leadership, and professional positions within the City.

Interns will gain practical experience by working alongside city employees, department managers, elected officials, and community leaders. The program aims to align with the participant’s intended career discipline while offering broad exposure to various city divisions.

Key Areas of Exposure

• City Administration
• Finance
• Human Resources
• Public Safety (Police and Fire)
• Public Works and Engineering
• Community Development
• Public Access Television
• Parks and Recreation

Participants will be mentored and shadowed by City staff and will receive a formal performance evaluation upon completion of the program, ensuring a valuable stepping stone in their careers.

Work Schedule and Hours

• Interns will work within the City’s operating hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
• Actual working hours are flexible.
• Interns may not exceed 1,000 hours per fiscal year (July – June).
• Under no circumstances shall an intern work more than 30 hours in any work week.

Opportunity Is For Various City Departments

Internships are available across multiple City departments, including but not limited to:

• City Manager’s Office
• Finance
• City Clerk’s Office
• Community Development
• Community Services
• Human Resources
• Maintenance and Facilities
• Information Technology
• Engineering Services
• Fire
• Police

Minimum Requirements As a Condition Of Hire

• Completion of an Online City of Rialto Employment Application.
• No prior experience required.
• A valid Class “C” California driver’s license.
• Passing a physical exam (including drug screening), DOJ Fingerprinting, and background investigation.

Internship Benefits

• Part-time employment.
• One-year term.
• Flexible schedules.

Exposure To

• Department Directors
• Department Managers
• Elected Officials
• Community Leaders

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 outlined employment standards. 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.

NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.