Job Details

About the Department

The Environmental Services Department (ESD) is a national leader in pollution prevention, watershed protection, utility service provision, and climate action. Together, ESD employees positively impact every resident and business in San Jose.

Our department is an exceptional place to start or grow your career. We have a supportive leadership team, numerous professional growth opportunities, and an inclusive workplace culture that is welcoming of your talents!

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Position Duties

Duration of Assignment:
Approximately 12 weeks starting February 2025.

Salary Information:
The Environmental Services Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) part-time unbenefited Undergraduate/Graduate Student Intern in the Integrated Waste Management Division.

Salary ranges for this classification are:

• Undergraduate Student Intern: $15.17 - $21.66 per hour (unbenefited)
• Graduate Student Intern: $19.62 - 28.98 per hour (unbenefited)

These salary ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.

About the Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Division:
ESD's Integrated Waste Management (IWM) Division leads one of the largest and most advanced solid waste management systems in the United States through creativity and innovation. Division staff collaborate with other City departments and establish strong partnerships with private companies, other government agencies, nonprofits, and the community on a variety of key efforts. Experience fast-paced work and learn new skills that contribute to the bigger purpose of protecting the environment at a local level.

About the Recycling Contamination Monitoring Internship:
The Recycling Contamination Monitoring intern will provide project support to the Integrated Waste Management Division. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Project Assistance:

• Residential Contamination and Recycling Tagging (CART) project support
  • Data quality checks
  • Generating weekly field maps
  • Data analysis and review using Microsoft Office Suite tools, and ArcGIS platform.
  • Assist with creating data dashboards.
  • Conduct recycling cart lid-flips in the field and support the CART field supervisor as needed.
• Assist the Residential and Commercial Programs with projects as they arise.
• Assist with grants, including help with tracking, organizing, and documenting related activities.
• Assist with social media outreach documentation to support reporting requirements.

Research and Data Management:

• Conduct online research and assist in compiling relevant information for ongoing projects.
• Input and track data in spreadsheets for various programs, including waste management and pilot projects.
• Assist in data entry, GIS mapping, and data quality control for City projects, such as bike lanes and recycling programs.

Administrative Support, as needed:

• Handle mailings, phone coverage, and monitoring of email inboxes and hotlines.
• Perform basic data entry, data comparison, and update contact lists.
• Assist with sorting, filing, and organizing non-urgent projects.
• Support in creating simple documents, flyers, and other materials as needed.

Meetings and Collaboration:

• Attend relevant meetings and provide assistance as needed for division projects.
• Collaborate with team members on special projects, providing research and organizational support.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate Student Intern: Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in an undergraduate program.

Graduate Student Intern: Completion of a bachelor's degree and current enrollment in a master's degree program from an accredited college or university.

Experience: None. Enrollment in programs with an environmental, sustainability, or geography focus are preferred.

Licenses & Certificates: Possession of a valid driver's license authorizing the operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California may be required for some positions.

Other Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: Adobe Acrobat, MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS SharePoint, and MS Excel.

Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate.

Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

Customer Service - Demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.

Selection Process:
The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Ernesto Zamaguey at Ernesto.Zamaguey@sanjoseca.gov.

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent, or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third-party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

How to Apply

The requisition # for this job posting is 202300774. To view the full job announcement and apply for this position, please go to: www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers

PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST APPLY & SUBMIT YOUR JOB APPLICATION AT www.sanjoseca.gov/citycareers IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR A CITY OF SAN JOSE JOB OPPORTUNITY.

Contact - Ernesto Zamaguey at Ernesto.Zamaguey@sanjoseca.gov

Website - https://www.sanjoseca.gov/

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