General Intern (Worker's Compensation)

THE POSITION

The General Intern performs a wide variety of routine and/or confidential clerical work. They will organize and maintain files documents and records, maintain alphabetically, index, and cross-reference files; receives, sorts, and distributes incoming and outgoing correspondence. They will also download, sort and print confidential documents and send to appropriate parties. Responsibilities include computer entry for in-house payments to outside vendors and individuals.

IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT

The General Intern classification is a City-wide classification, designed to provide access to workforce services and employment opportunities. Duties performed will vary in scope of activity depending on the assigned department. Some positions may include a rotation (of duties) as the intern may be trained on more than one focus area, depending on the needs of the division/department.

Participants may only work in this classification in a part-time or full-time status for up to one calendar year. Incumbents will be limited-term employees; no regular permanent appointments will be made to this classification. General Interns will be used as a learning and development opportunity to help applicants enter, gain experience, and succeed in the workforce and will not be used in lieu of hiring regular City employees.

• General Interns do not receive step increases.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Depending upon assignment, typical duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform a variety of fundamental duties in various divisions of the employing department.
• Provide basic assistance in research projects, special reports, data collection, and programmatic problem-solving.
• Gather, compile, tabulate, and report statistical data.
• Acquire working knowledge of department practices, procedures, equipment, and organizational systems.
• Respond to community inquires and complaints.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Simple research and statistical methods.
• Basic knowledge of case management methods.
• English usage, spelling, and punctuation.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Collect, compile, analyze, and interpret statistical data.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, the general public, and others contacted in the course of work.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Must be 16 years of age or older. Beginning January 1, 2027, candidates must be at least 18 years of age to qualify for this program.

THE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Please note, the City of Sacramento's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders. All e-mail notifications can also be accessed through the governmentjobs.com applicant inbox.

1. Application: (Pass/Fail) – All applicants must complete and submit online a City of Sacramento employment application to the Employment Office by the final filing deadline:

• Employment applications must be submitted online; paper applications will not be accepted.
• Employment applications will be considered incomplete and will be disqualified:
  • If applicants do not list current and past job-related experience in the duties area of the "Work Experience" section. Note: Qualifying experience is based on full-time experience (40 hours per week). Qualifying experience is calculated to the full-time equivalent (pro-rated if less than 40 hours/week).
  • If "see resume" is noted in the "Work Experience" section; a resume will not substitute for the information required in the "Work Experience" section.

• Responses to the supplemental questionnaire must be submitted online; paper questionnaire will not be accepted.
• Incomplete supplemental questionnaire will not pass the review process; omitted information cannot be considered or assumed.
• A resume will not substitute for the information required in the supplemental questionnaire.
• Possession of the minimum qualifications is not necessarily a guarantee of further advancement in the selection process.

• Please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/Home/ApplicationGuide for a comprehensive, step-by-step guide to the application process.
• For technical support between 6 AM - 5 PM PT, contact Live Applicant Support at (855) 524-5627.
• Visit the City of Sacramento Human Resources Department website at https://www.cityofsacramento.gov/HR/employment;
• Send an email to employment@cityofsacramento.org; or
• Call the Human Resources Department at (916) 808-5726

This position does not have Benefits.

Pension Reform Act
The City of Sacramento is covered by the California Public Employees' Retirement System, and as such, must adhere to the California Public Employee's Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) of 2013. Please note that the provisions within this act may affect or impact an applicant's eligibility and/or selection for open vacancies at the City of Sacramento.

Equal Opportunity Employer
The City of Sacramento is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.