Intern (Public Works)

Kickstart your career with real-world experience in government engineering! The City of Pomona’s Public Works Department is seeking an enthusiastic Intern to support the Administration Division. This opportunity provides hands-on exposure to office assignments, public works operations, and interagency coordination while working directly with the City’s Public Works Admin team on maintenance, operations, and capital improvement projects.

The position will work approximately 20 hours per week, with a flexible schedule during City business hours, Monday through Thursday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. This is an at-will, hourly, part-time position averaging fewer than 1,000 hours per fiscal year.

The ideal candidate is a motivated and detail-oriented college student who is eager to apply their academic knowledge in a professional public sector environment. They have a foundational understanding of office principles and are familiar with Windows-based systems, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and ArcGIS.

The successful candidate is a personable and dependable self-starter who communicates effectively and works well both independently and collaboratively. They demonstrate strong organizational skills, careful attention to detail, adherence to health and safety procedures, and a commitment to producing high-quality work.

The City of Pomona offers an exciting opportunity to gain meaningful, hands-on experience while contributing to projects that directly support the safety, mobility, and development of the community. With its rich cultural history, diverse neighborhoods, and commitment to sustainable growth, Pomona provides an engaging environment in which interns can learn from experienced professionals and develop valuable technical and professional skills.

• Meaningful Experience: Apply classroom knowledge to real-world capital improvement projects and community needs.
• Professional Growth: Gain exposure to public budgeting, contract administration, staff report preparation, public bidding processes, and regulatory compliance.
• Supportive Team: Work alongside experienced local government professionals who value collaboration, learning, and high-quality service.
• Make an Impact: Contribute to projects that help shape Pomona’s infrastructure and future.
• Financial Growth: Benefit from a 5% salary increase effective October 1, 2026

• Current enrollment as a college/university junior, senior, or graduate student in the field of Public Administration, Political Science, Civil Engineering, or a closely related field.
• One (1) year of work experience in an office environment is desirable. 

• This position may assist with researching and evaluating grants; making recommendations to City Council; preparing spreadsheets, graphs and drawings; regulatory compliance and report preparation; and preparing scope of work documentation and cost estimates. 
  
• This position may also assist with preparation of grant reporting; invoice processing; and contract execution.
  
•  Assignments may involve coordination with local agencies.