Intern II - CIP

DESCRIPTION

Want to gain real-world experience and make a tangible impact on your community? The Public Works Department - Parks Facilities is seeking a creative, highly talented, and motivated Intern II. This internship will provide university students hands-on experience and on-the-job training related to their Civil Engineering or Electrical Engineering degree. It also provides an opportunity for students to learn about government processes while applying classroom theories and concepts to "real-world" situations at one of the Inland Empire's best cities.

The City offers a casual and energetic business environment. This position is required to work a minimum of 16-hours per week. This internship is year-round and may be modified every quarter. Workdays of supervising city staff are Monday thru Thursday, 7am to 6pm, so there is flexibility with the incumbent's school schedule.

Parks and Facilities - CIP Division Specific Job Duties and Information

The ideal candidate is pursuing a degree in Engineering or a related field with a desire to learn more about managing Capital Improvement Projects for parks and public facilities. The Intern II will support the successful delivery of both large- and small-scale Parks and Facilities Capital Improvement Projects, contributing to the City of Corona's Strategic Plan goals of Sound Infrastructure and a Safe Community.

• Support project management tasks such as coordinating with consultants and contractors, tracking project milestones, and assisting with documentation and reporting throughout the project lifecycle.
• Assist Parks and Facilities CIP staff with data collection, analysis, and responses to public and interdepartmental requests related to capital improvement projects and facility enhancements.
• Collect, summarize, and analyze project data, including construction timelines, budget tracking, and community impact metrics.
• Conduct site assessments and evaluate reports and studies related to park and facility improvements.
• Prepare detailed plans, exhibits, and work orders using computer-aided drafting (CAD) software to support project design and implementation.
• Actively contribute and engage as a valued member of the CIP team.

The successful candidate will be working under Professional Engineers and will gain valuable experience working on Plans, Specifications, and Estimates (PSE) Packages, and assist in the operation and maintenance of traffic signals from Corona's cutting-edge Traffic Management Center in City Hall.

Knowledge and Experience :

Office administration practices and procedures; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation; City organization, functions and procedures applicable to assigned areas of responsibility; basic practices and terminology used within the Engineering division.

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent, current enrollment in a degree related program at an accredited college or university, and completion of one year of the required curriculum.

Application Process

Applications will be accepted until 5 : 00pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025. Candidates who successfully pass the screening process and are deemed to possess the desired qualifications will be invited to interviews tentatively scheduled during the week of November 3, 2025.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check including livescan and pass a pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug / alcohol screening).

Community

A City whose heritage spans more than a century, the City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally-diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing, and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

The Organization

The City of Corona is a General Law city operating under a Council-Manager form of government. Policymaking and legislative authority are vested in the City Council, consisting of a Mayor and four Council Members. Members of the City Council are elected by District to a four-year term. The Mayor is selected by the Council and serves as the presiding officer for one year.

The City is organized into the following departments / organizational units : City Manager's Office, Community Services, Economic Development, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Legal and Risk Management, Planning & Development, Police, Public Works, and Utilities. Oversight of these departments is divided between the City Manager and two Assistant City Managers.

The City's total operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025 is $ 409.7 million with a General Fund operating budget of $ 209.7 million. Corona enjoys a workforce of 922 dedicated employees who provide high quality services to its residents and visitors each day.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

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QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

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PHYSICAL / MENTAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

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