INTERN I, II, III, IV

Job Specifications

Class Code:	VJ2-8
Analyst:	TC, CL

Date Originated:	11/69
Date Revised:	10/88, 11/97, 8/99, 7/01, 7/04, 2/25

SANTA CRUZ COUNTY

DEFINITION

Under close to general supervision depending on the class level, interns perform various field and office tasks that may include public contact or research; assist in clerical, technical or professional duties; and perform other work as required.

Interns are not assigned the full scope of duties that are typically performed by other county classifications.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

Interns are restricted to extra help, non-benefited employment status.

Interns provide practical and meaningful work experience related to the field of interest. County employment provides interns with exposure to a specific field as a potential or chosen career area or provides an opportunity for field training in preparation for required graduation, licensing or advanced degrees.

Intern I: Under close supervision, this is the trainee level and is used for any internship assignment that does not require a specific background. This is designed for individuals seeking initial exposure to their field of interest to gain skills and experience in a professional setting. Most internships will be at this level based on a range of administrative duties from filing, scanning, and managing reception areas to simple research tasks.

Intern II: Under general supervision, this is the first working level in the intern series. Interns primarily receive training to gain skills and experience in a professional setting and perform general duties. The Intern II is utilized for any work that requires independent judgment within set guidelines and includes but not limited to minor research work, public outreach, or analysis. Intern III: Under supervision, this is the journey level that may be assigned to perform more difficult general duties within the assigned department. Intern IIIs are used for any assignments that require higher level knowledge and require higher level independent decision making, significant public or executive level interaction or cross-departmental facilitation and collaboration.

Intern IV: Under supervision, this is the advanced journey level in the intern series. Interns perform duties that are of high complexity, impact, and difficulty. Incumbents can serve as a technical resource. For some assignments Intern IVs may use advanced technical skills and may be closely supervised and/or work as assistants on specialized programs or projects.

The class of Intern IV must be supervised by an experienced professional.

TYPICAL TASKS

Interns perform duties that vary in nature based on the department and may include the following:

Heavy manual field or office work:
Operating field or office equipment;
Providing information to the public;
Gathering and analyzing data;
Preparing reports or other work products:
Participates in team meetings and training sessions to gain industry insights;
Assisting with technical or professional work.

Additional for Intern IV:

Performs professional level duties at a baccalaureate or advanced degree level;
Provides direct services to clients in continuing case management;
Conducts field studies and gathers research data using standardized procedures, scientific methods and testing devices;
Learns to prepare appropriate documentation for activities, including administrative reports, case histories, progress reports, completion of forms;
Communicates, consults, refers to a variety of organizations, agencies, programs and individuals in the course of assigned duties;
Attends and participates in standard activities such as staff meetings, in-service training, conferences, and workshops.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge and Ability: Commensurate to work assignment.

Education/Experience:

Any combination of training and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying^{1 2}. Typical ways to obtain these knowledge and abilities would be.

1) Intern I IV

Intern I: No experience required
Intern II: One (1) year of experience, training, or education³
Intern III: Two (2) years of experience, training, or education³
Intern IV: Three (3) or more years of experience, training, or education³

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants under 18 years of age must secure a work permit before being employed and work schedules must be in compliance with the details provided on the work permit.

May be required to pass a background check based on assignment and department requirements.

May be required to pass a physical exam based on assignment.

Other Requirements:

Some positions require possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C drivers license or the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority, as well as physical and mental capability of performing the position's essential functions as summarized under the Typical Tasks section for this position.

Bargaining Unit: 9C
Workers Comp Code: 0053
EEOC Code: 00
OCC Unit Group: 88

1 - Depending on the assignment, some previous experience in a functional area may be required.

2 - Depending on the assignment, specific related academic course work or preparatory work may be required.