Intern

If you have ever been interested in working for a government entity, now is your opportunity! Calling all students enrolled in a college-level Continuing Education program, part time and full-time college or graduate level students. We are hiring interns for several sectors of the Port of San Diego. Come be a part of the organization responsible for 34 miles of waterfront property along the San Diego Bay. The following departments have open internship opportunities:  

 - Development Services
 - Engineering & Construction
 - Executive Office
 - Financial Services
 - General Services
 - Harbor Police Department
 - Human Resources
 - Information & Technology Services
 - Marketing & Communications
 - Maritime Operations
 - Organizational Development
 - Parks & Recreations
 - Real Estate Management 

GENERAL PURPOSE 

With general supervision, provides part-time employment opportunities for students enrolled in a college-level Continuing Education program and college level interns to perform job assignments that are closely related to their area of study. Any students enrolled in a college-level Continuing Education Program, full-time college or graduate level student may apply for consideration for vacancies.
 

 DISTINGUSHING CHARACTERISTICS

Total scheduled work hours shall not exceed 25 hours per work week (Monday through Friday). Intern positions do not include benefits and are not eligible to receive paid leave, paid holidays, retirement and/or any type of insurance. 

Duties and responsibilities assigned to Interns will vary depending on the department they are assigned and may include but not be limited to planning events, conducting research, collecting and analyzing data, assisting with projects, preparing reports and presentations, attending internal and external stakeholders meetings, and field work. 

POST GRADUATION             

At the discretion of the department appointment authority, Interns may continue to work up to 25 hours per week for up to two years following their graduation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education, Training and Experience:

Intern II (Doctorate): Students in a program leading to a doctoral degree (Juris Doctorate, Ph.D., etc.) currently enrolled in an accredited college or university also qualify for Intern (Doctorate) appointments.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
 A current, valid California Class C driver's license at time of appointment and maintained at all times thereafter in order to operate a vehicle on District business.

If assigned to perform work at any of the District's maritime facilities you must be able to pass a background check in accordance with current Federal and State requirements.

If assigned to perform work at any of the District's Harbor Police facilities, you must be able to pass a background investigation that includes but is not limited to a polygraph examination.

Please attach a copy of your School Unit Verification Form to your application or your application will be considered incomplete.

Hourly rate steps depend on the total number of hours/semester/quarter units completed upon hire and while participating in the Intern Program. Interns must submit documentation from the school registrar to verify they have completed the coursework required and to advance to the next step in the pay schedule.

Step (Range 62.2) G800-UN11 (as of 06/14/2022)	A $15.54	B $16.32	C $17.13	D $17.99	E $18.89
Units	0-29 Semester	30-59 Semester	60-89 Semester	90 Semester	Time in service
0-44 Quarter	45-89 Quarter	90-134 Quarter	135 Quarter

Intern II (Graduate)/(Doctorate):

Step (Range 65.7) (as of 10/01//2022)	A $18.44	B $19.36	C $20.33	D $21.34	E $22.41
Masters Units	0-18 Semester	19-36 Semester	37 Semester
0-27 Quarter	28-54 Quarter	55 Quarter
Doctoral Units		0-29 Semester	30 Semester
0-44 Quarter	45 Quarter

Additional Information

Please be advised the District has implemented a mandatory COVID-19 vaccine policy. If you are not currently vaccinated, you will need to get vaccinated prior to your start date of employment unless you have a qualified medical or religious exemption. 

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation.

Resolution #:2014-130
Dated: June 10,2014

Salary : $32,323 - $46,613