Administrative Intern

Administrative Intern

Salary

$21.03 Hourly

Location

Victorville, CA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

2026-034

Department

Various Departments

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/19/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Max Number of Applicants

175

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Summary

Under close supervision, engages in various work assignments, projects, and activities of varying complexity, structured to enable the intern to gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform at a professional level; performs related duties, as required.

Essential Functions

• Perform a wide variety of complex, responsible, and confidential duties.
• Assist department personnel in assigned administrative, organizational, technical, and professional tasks.
• Prepare and present reports.
• Draft policies and procedures and respond to requests for information.
• Research, compile, and analyze data for a variety of administrative and departmental matters.
• Performs other related duties or projects, as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:

Proof of enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate in a college or university AND work experience paid or volunteer, which demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the internship. Major course of study may be in one of the following areas: Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Architecture, Computer Science, Engineering, Urban Planning, Human Resources, Communications, OR a relative field of study. Requirements of education and experience will be evaluated based on the position.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

May require a Driver's License - This position does not typically require driving; however, the ability to use reliable transportation for occasional offsite duties may be necessary.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration.
• Principles and practices of business administration.
• Principles and practices of government accounting, budgeting, and customer service.
• Pertinent state and federal laws.
• Elements of business writing and proper use of English, vocabulary, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
• Conducting research; completing special projects and effectively presenting information.

Skill in:

• Using initiative, discretion, and judgment within established procedures, guidelines, and rules.
• Defining problems, establishing facts, and drawing valid conclusions.
• Managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment.
• Interpreting and applying City, state, and federal policies, laws, and regulations.
• Prioritizing and scheduling workload to ensure completion within assigned deadlines.
• Providing efficient internal and external customer service.
• Communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Modern office methods, procedures, and equipment.
• Operating a personal computer and various software applications.
• Using patience, tact, and courtesy in dealing with the public; working harmoniously with departmental personnel.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including City and other government officials, community groups, and the general public.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office with emphasis in Microsoft Excel.
• Applying safe work practices.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

Work is performed in an office environment and in close proximity to other workers. Incumbent shall be exposed to those conditions normally encountered in a business office environment. Physical demands are light, consisting primarily of sitting, standing, and walking. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Incumbent must be able to see and hear in the normal range with or without correction and communicate verbally and in written form with great facility and must be able to be understood. Incumbent must have the stamina to work long hours and must be willing to work an irregular schedule, which may include weekends or evenings.

Salary: Part-time employees do not receive benefits or merit increases and are hired at an hourly rate.

Deferred Compensation 457 Plan: Part-time employees are subject to a mandatory public retirement plan for the purposes of Section 3121(b)(7)(f) of the Internal Revenue Code. Before tax, contributions will be withheld at a rate of 7.5% of the Federal taxable gross. All contributions will be directed to the Guaranteed Fixed Fund. All money deferred and interest accrued is available after separation of employment from the City of Victorville, as defined in the Plan Document for the City of Victorville Deferred Compensation Plan in Human Resources.

Sick Leave: Effective January 1, 2024, Senate Bill (SB) No. 616 passed into law amending Californias paid sick leave, which guarantees employees five (5) paid sick days per year, up from three (3) days previously. Part-time employees paid sick leave benefit will increase to 40 hours or five (5) paid sick days and will be available to use after 30 calendar days of employment.

Sick Leave Payoff: Non-represented part-time employees who maintain a minimum of 72 hours and have completed five years of part-time continuous service with the City of Victorville will be able to receive a payoff of their accrued sick leave hours. The maximum payoff cannot exceed 72 hours, every December, beginning December 2021. Please refer to the sick leave payoff scale for more information.

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Can you provide proof of enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate in a college or university? Major course of study may be in one of the following areas: Business Administration, Public Administration, Accounting, Architecture, Computer Science, Engineering, Urban Planning, Human Resources, Communications, OR a relative field of study. Proof of enrollment MUST be included in your application to be considered.

• Yes
• No

02

Will you be enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate in a college or university full-time or part-time through May of 2027?

• Yes
• No

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Have you included proof of enrollment as an undergraduate or graduate in a college or university with your application? (Required)

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have work experience, paid or volunteer, which demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the duties of the internship?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Victorville