What do you value in your next job?

At the Orange County Sanitation District our Core Values form the framework of our organization and reinforce our professional work ethic. If the following values ring true with you, we’d love to invite you to explore our career opportunities further.

Honesty, Trust, & Respect 
We aspire to the highest degree of integrity, honesty, trust, and respect in our interaction with each other, our suppliers, our customers, and our community.

Teamwork & Problem Solving 
We strive to reach OC San goals through cooperative efforts and collaboration with each other and our constituencies. We work to solve problems in a creative, cost-effective and safe manner, and we acknowledge team and individual efforts.

Leadership & Commitment 
We lead by example, acknowledging the value of our resources and using them wisely and safely to achieve our objectives and goals. We are committed to act in the best interest of our employees, our organization, and our community.

Learning/Teaching - Talents, Skills and Abilities
We continuously develop ourselves, enhancing our talents, skills, and abilities, knowing that only through personal growth and development will we continue to progress as an agency and as individuals.

Recognition/Rewards
We seek to recognize, acknowledge and reward contributions to OC San by our many talented employees.

OC San is currently looking to fill the role of a Student Intern (Information Technology).

Under immediate supervision, provides support for the development of any current or future programs within the IT department; assist with day-to-day duties, conducts research, troubleshoot, and compiles information. Specifically, this person will be responsible for supporting the major functions within IT department, to:
 

• Provide technical support for end users including PC hardware components, desktop operating software and application software.
• Monitor and respond to Service Desk support request.
• Troubleshoot and resolve basic computer, network and access problems for end-users.
• Configure and deploy hardware and software to end users, including imaging.
• Basic understanding of Active Directory administration.
• Assist with database administration, inventory management, intranet sites updates, IT documentations, and IT projects.
• Assist with SharePoint migration to Office 365.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required 

1. High school diploma or equivalent; AND
2. Full-time college student of at least junior level in good standing in a bachelor’s or graduate degree program in a field of study in Information Technology or closely related field.
3. GPA of 2.0 or better.
4. At least 1 year remaining in school at the beginning of internship.
5. Verification of enrollment or “student verification” from the registrar’s office.
6. Letter of recommendation from a professor.
7. No experience is required.

• Possession of a valid California class C driver’s license.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint and Windows 10 operating system.
• Customer service orientated and experience working in a customer service driven environment.
• Ability to work successfully in a team environment.
• Strong work ethic and initiative.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills as well as strong analytical skills.
• Strong analytic, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with software installations as well as basic network and computer configurations.
• Experience with webpage design and development.
• Familiarity with writing code in SQL or .NET.

Vacancies: 1
(an eligible list may be established for future vacancies) 

Apply online at: www.ocsan.gov/jobs

APPLICATION FILING DEADLINE: Monday, December 21, 2020, 5:00 P.M.
(or until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received)

Application Process:
In order to receive full consideration for an internship with OC San, applicants are required to attach the following documents to their online application:

1. Verification of enrollment from the school, indicating full-time enrollment.
2. Letter of recommendation from a professor.

Physical Demands
Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting or laboratory, if applicable, and use standard office equipment, including a computer; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

Environmental Elements
Employees work in an office or laboratory, if applicable, environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.   

OTHER information
For the full range of duties, responsibilities, and essential job functions please review the Classification Specification for this position found on our website.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate, through their application materials, that they meet the minimum requirements as outlined in the job announcement and class specification to receive further consideration. However, meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee an interview. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process.

False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

To ensure your application is accurate and complete, please review the Job Application Guide.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of OC San’s pre-employment process, which includes a background investigation and a physical examination. For some positions, this may include a drug screen. False statements may be cause for disqualification, removal from the eligible list, or discharge from employment. All statements made on applications are subject to investigation and verification.

Reference Checks will be conducted by OC San to verify employment related information for all potential employees once a contingent job offer is made during the background investigation process. This is done to ensure that individuals who join OC San are well qualified and have a strong potential to be successful in their employment. The extent of the inquiry will depend on the position being applied for, but will at least include:
 

• Verification/Reference from current and past employers
• Confirmation of necessary licenses, certificates, and degrees.