DATA INTERN (ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN NON-CAREER)

DATA INTERN (ADMINISTRATIVE INTERN NON-CAREER)

Salary

$25.09 Hourly

Location

City of Long Beach, CA

Job Type

Unclassified - Part-Time, Seasonal

Job Number

CD26-043

Department

Community Development - (UC)

Opening Date

09/22/2026

Closing Date

10/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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DESCRIPTION

This is an unclassified, non-career position. Non-career employees are allowed a maximum of 1600 work hours available over a 12-month period. Non-career employees are not typically eligible for health/dental/vision benefits; however, may be eligible for sick leave benefits. This is an at-will, temporary, part-time position.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Community Development delivers a wide variety of programs and services to help create and maintain more safe, sustainable, and livable neighborhoods. The department is comprised of five bureaus: Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Housing and Neighborhood Services, Planning, and Administrative and Financial Services.

Our staff of more than 200 works tirelessly to serve the community through an array of policies and programs, including land use and development, affordable housing, environment and historic preservation, neighborhood improvement, and construction standards and safety. We are dedicated to making a positive difference in our role to help transform Long Beach into a model urban community that honors its past and embraces the future.

THE POSITION

The Department of Community Development has an immediate opening for a Data Intern (Administrative Intern (Non-Career)). This position will support the Planning Bureau and will report to the Advance Planning Officer. The Data Intern will gain practical data science experience in a municipal planning environment. The Data Intern uses skills to gather, manipulate, and visualize a wide range of datasets in support of the development and maintenance of the City of Long Beach's Planning data systems and dashboards, as well as fulfill data reporting requirements (for example, annual housing production and affordability).This position is responsible for supporting the Planning Bureau's data needs; for example, by collecting data, reviewing, and cleaning data, supporting the development of data pipelines, and supporting the development of interactive tools to visualize data. Key strengths of the Data Intern include strong technical skills for working with data across the data lifecycle, organizational and time management skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a passion for data-based storytelling in a collaborative and innovative environment.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

This position will:

• Support Planning staff with data management, analysis, and research.

• Explore potential efficiencies in existing data systems and identify opportunities for streamlining and automation as needed.

• Help develop and update public-facing data visualization platforms, such as the City's Housing Dashboards.

• Develop data collection pipelines to fulfill reporting requirements across a variety of Planning activities.

• Create process documentation, including work instructions and data flow diagrams.

• Collaborate with the Advance Planning and Current Planning Teams to implement data projects across the Bureau.

• Provides assistance to the Advance Planning Officer and Current Planning Officer, as needed.

• Receive mentorship from Advance and Current Planning Officers.

• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO FILE

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program with a major in Political Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Graphic Design, Geology, Geography, Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing, or closely related field. (*PROOF REQUIRED) OR

• Recently graduated from a masters degree program (within one year of application submission. (PROOF REQUIRED)

Required documents, such as transcripts, and degrees, must be uploaded to the online application in PDF format at the time of filing. Any proofs submitted must contain either the applicants name or other identifying characteristics on the document.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 6 months of paid experience or volunteer work in the fields of political science, public administration, public policy, or closely related field.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• A valid California Class C Driver License

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

• Possesses strong organizational and time management skills.

• Has developed technical skills, including extracting data from various types of databases and inspecting data and detecting missing or anomalous data using analytical and/or visual methods.

• Has experience with GIS; experience using ArcGIS and other ESRI software is preferred.

• Experience with data querying languages (e.g. SQL), scripting languages (e.g. Python), and/or statistical/mathematical software (e.g. R) is preferred.

• Has a desire to learn about data science practices within a local government environment to support long-range planning and research for a large city.

• Ability to work independently within a fast-paced team environment with shared accountability.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

This recruitment will close at 11:59 PM Pacific Time on October 6th, 2026. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a resume, cover letter, licenses, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration.

The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures. The selected candidate may be required to go through a background check and a physical examination prior to appointment. For questions regarding this recruitment, please call (562) 570-7008.

The City of Long Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as an individual with a disability, or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity in our workforce and are committed to creating a workplace where every employee is respected and included. We strive to reflect the diversity of our community at all levels of the organization, promote fair and equitable employment practices, advance equity, and inclusion through our work with staff and community partners, and promote transparency by publishing workforce demographic information, including diversity and pay data by race and gender.

The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act

The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (562) 570-7008.

The City of Long Beach is committed to maintaining fairness and transparency in our hiring practices. We believe in providing equal opportunities to all applicants and ensuring that every applicant is evaluated based on their qualifications and merit. If you believe that you have been unjustly disqualified based on minimum qualifications for an unclassified job opportunity, you have the right to appeal the decision. Find out more about the Unclassified Applicant Appeal Process by visiting Applicant Appeal Process (longbeach.gov).

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INSTRUCTIONS: The purpose of these supplemental questions is to derive more specific information about the qualifications of applicants for this position. Applicants must clearly demonstrate their qualifying experience. These questions will serve as the basis for qualifying candidates for advancement into the selection process. Do you understand these instructions?

• Yes
• No

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Do you meet one of the following criteria?

• Currently enrolled in a graduate program with a major in Political Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Graphic Design, Geology, Geography, Planning, Urban Planning, Engineering, Public Administration, Public Policy, Business Administration, Accounting, Marketing, or closely related field.
• Recently graduated from a masters degree program within one year of application submission.
• I am currently not enrolled in a graduate program nor have I recently graduated from one within one year of submission.

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Do you have at least 6 months of paid experience or volunteer work in the fields of political science, public administration, public policy, or closely related field?

• Yes, I have 6 months of paid experience or volunteer work in the fields of political science, public administration, public policy, or closely related field.
• No, I do not have 6 months of paid experience or volunteer work in the fields of political science, public administration, public policy, or closely related field.

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I understand that non-career positions are allowed a maximum of 1,600 work hours available over a 12-month period, and are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. I also understand that non-career positions may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions.

• Yes
• No

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Please describe how your education and/or experience would contribute to your ability to become a successful intern for the department.

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DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Please describe your experience with GIS, using ArcGIS and other ESRI software. If not applicable, please put N/A

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Please provide your experience with data querying languages (i.e. SQL) , scripting (i.e. Python), and other statistical/mathematical software. If not applicable, please put N/A.

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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT: I hereby certify that all information provided in my online application, including the Supplemental Questionnaire, is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that the department may contact my current and past employers or educators to verify the information that I have provided in my application. I understand that any falsification or omission of material facts disqualifies me from further consideration for this recruitment.

To certify the above statement, please type your full name below.

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REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS NOTICE: I understand that required documents, such as resumes, cover letters, degrees, or transcripts, must be uploaded to my online application in PDF format at the time of filing. I also understand that any proofs submitted must contain either my name or other identifying characteristics on the form, that proof of education for academic degrees must indicate degree conferral, and that proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency.

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Employer City of Long Beach

Department Community Development - (UC) Address 411 W. Ocean Blvd., 3rd Fl

Long Beach, California, 90802

Phone (562) 570-5290

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/longbeach