Placer Employment Opportunities

Student Intern

Recruitment #2025-19111-01

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Introduction

Placer County is comprised of over 1,400 square miles of beautiful and diverse geography, ranging from the residential and commercial areas of South Placer, through the historic foothill areas of Auburn, Foresthill, and Colfax, and to the County's jewel of the North Lake Tahoe basin. Placer is a great place to live, work, play, and learn! For more information about Placer County, please visit www.placer.ca.gov.

POSITION INFORMATION

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Placer County is looking for students who are currently enrolled in or recently graduated (up to 1 year after graduation) from a college/university who are interested in being considered for Student Intern assignments. 

1. Current Undergraduate College/University Student             

        a. Student must be enrolled in an accredited 2 or 4 year college or university program.             

        b. Student must submit proof of continuing enrollment (current class schedule, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.

2. Recent College Graduate – up to 1 year after graduation            

         a. Recent graduate must submit proof of graduation (diploma, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.

3. Current Graduate College/University Student             

        a. Student must be enrolled in an accredited college or university program.             

        b. Student must submit proof of continuing enrollment (current class schedule, unofficial transcripts, etc.) with their application.

This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge and learn real life skills related to your major coursework. Assignments are limited. Applications will be screened on a weekly basis. To apply for a Student Intern assignment, please submit an application and complete the supplemental questionnaire indicating the department(s) that relate(s) to your major coursework and outlining your goal(s) for the internship. Please submit your resume and proof of eligibility (unofficial transcripts, current class schedule, confirmation of enrollment, etc.) with your application.

The Student Intern is unclassified and assignments are extra help/temporary compensated at an hourly rate of $16.87 - $21.07 per hour (specialized skillsets may be paid at the higher end of the range). Work hours are limited to no more than 28 hours per week and cannot exceed a maximum of 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

This is the general Student Intern recruitment, utilized by all participating County departments. Opportunities may be available in the following departments:

  • Agriculture, Parks, & Natural Resources
  • Air Pollution Control District
  • Assessor
  • Auditor—Controller
  • Child Support Services
  • Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters
  • Community Development Resource Agency
  • County Executive Office
  • Department of Public Works
  • District Attorney 
  • Facilities Management 
  • Health and Human Services
  • Human Resources
  • Information Technology (IT) Services
  • LAFCO (Local Agency Formation Commission)
  • Library
  • Sheriff

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath, and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.  For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph), and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination, and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer, and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race (including traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, ancestry, religion (including creed and belief), national origin, citizenship, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over),  marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including parental status, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), reproductive health decision making, political orientation, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation.

Conclusion

For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Lindsay Baer, Administrative Technician, at lbaer@placer.ca.gov or (530) 886-4667.

Click on a link below to apply for this position:

Fill out the Supplemental Questionnaire and Application NOW using the Internet.
View and print the Supplemental Questionnaire. This recruitment requires completion of a supplemental questionnaire. You may view and print the supplemental questionnaire here.

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