General application Job at City of San Antonio, San Antonio, TX

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  • City of San Antonio
  • San Antonio, TX

Job Description

Job Summary

Under general supervision, is assigned to a City Department to assist in general administrative functions for the purpose of developing a working knowledge of a targeted area in municipal government. Performs internship duties in accordance with benchmarked professional positions. Level of duties performed depends on type of program and degree program the student is enrolled in. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Exercises no supervision.

This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status and can be terminated at any time for any reason.

If you would like to request an internship with the City, complete a General Internship application. An application must be submitted for each semester during which you are interested in interning. As part of this application, you can request either a paid or unpaid internship and also indicate the department(s) you are interested in working with. Eligible applications will be forwarded to the requested hiring department(s) for consideration. If a department is able to host an intern, a hiring manager from the department will schedule interviews with selected applicants.

Essential Job Functions

  • Learns about area of career interest by observing and assisting professionals in the assigned department where work will be performed.
  • May assist in the coordination, administration and/or monitoring of specific programs.
  • May assist with collecting and organizing data for research.
  • May assist with performing analysis and prepare data for reports.
  • May suggest solutions to existing problems and discuss recommendations with administrative personnel.
  • Assists with special projects as assigned.


Job Requirements

Student Intern I

  • Graduation from high school or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
  • Must be enrolled in a U.S. Department of Education accredited Associate's Degree program, vocational or technical school, with the first year of the program completed.


Student Intern II

  • Graduation from high school or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
  • Must be enrolled in U.S. Department of Education accredited undergraduate degree program.


Student Intern III

  • Graduation from high school or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate.
  • Must be enrolled in a U.S. Department of Education accredited graduate or post graduate degree program.


Special Instructions

A resume is required and must be attached to your online application.

Applicant Information

  • If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance.
  • Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application.
  • Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted.


Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

  • Effective interpersonal skills.
  • Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing rudimentary software.
  • Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
  • Ability to gather information for reports.
  • Ability to learn pertinent Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public.


Benefits Information

The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:

Note

  • Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
  • Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.


Additional Information

The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.

01

What type of Internship would you like to request?

  • Paid only
  • Unpaid only
  • I will accept either a paid or an unpaid internship - whichever is available.


02

What best describes the type of program you will be enrolled in during the Summer 2025 semester ?

  • High School
  • Vocational or Technical School Program
  • Associate's Degree Program
  • Bachelor's Degree Program
  • Master's Degree Program
  • Doctoral / Juris Doctoral Degree Program (PhD or JD)
  • Other Program
  • I will not be enrolled in a program at a vocational/technical school, college, or university during the Summer 2025 semester.


03

What best describes your highest level of education currently completed?

  • Some High School
  • High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency
  • 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
  • 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
  • Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • 90+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
  • 120+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university
  • Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • Master's Degree from an accredited college or university
  • PhD, JD, or other Post Graduate Degree from an accredited college or university
  • None of the above


04

What school will you be enrolled in during the Summer 2025 semester ? If you will not be enrolled in a program at a high school, vocational/technical school, college, or university, answer "N/A".

05

Please List Your Degree Major/minor

06

During which time frames are you available to complete internship hours? Select any of the following times that apply.

Note: The City of San Antonio understands that class schedules may determine your internship availability. Supervisors are willing to work with interns on a flexible schedule but need to know during which general time frames (below) you intend to work. For example, if you are available to work on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, select "Weekdays during normal business hours" for this question. Details regarding your specific availability may be requested later.

  • Weekdays during normal business hours (Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm)
  • Weekdays in the evening (Monday - Friday after 5 pm)
  • Weekends


07

What Department(s) are you interested in interning with? Please select up to five (5) departments only.

  • 311 Customer Service
  • Alamodome & Convention Facilities
  • Animal Care Services
  • Arts & Culture
  • Aviation
  • Building & Equipment Services
  • Center City Development & Operations
  • City Attorney
  • City Auditor
  • City Clerk
  • City Council Offices
  • City Manager's Office
  • Communications & Engagement
  • Development Services
  • Economic Development
  • Finance
  • Fire & EMS
  • Government Affairs
  • Health Department
  • Human Resources
  • Human Services
  • Information Technology Services
  • Library
  • Management & Budget
  • Mayor & City Council Offices
  • Municipal Courts
  • Neighborhood & Housing Services
  • Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Accessibility
  • Office of Emergency Management
  • Office of Historic Preservation
  • Office of Innovation
  • Office of Military & Veteran Affairs
  • Office of Sustainability
  • Parks & Recreation
  • Planning
  • Police
  • Pre-K 4 San Antonio
  • Public Works
  • Risk Management
  • Solid Waste Management
  • Transportation
  • Workforce Development Office
  • World Heritage Office


08

What has been the most inspiring post-high school class you have taken to date? What about it inspired you?

09

In 300 words or less, describe your professional and educational goals and how an internship with the City of San Antonio will help you to achieve them.

Note: If your degree program requires an internship and/or if you will receive college/program credit for an internship, please include that information in your response.

10

I understand that City of San Antonio internship positions are intended for students enrolled in a vocational/technical, undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral degree program at the time of the internship and I affirm that I will be enrolled in a degree program throughout the internship.

  • Yes, I understand and affirm.
  • No, I do not understand and/or I do not affirm.


11

I understand that the purpose of this application is to request an internship with the City of San Antonio. I also understand that my application will be forwarded to the requested department(s) for consideration and that an internship opportunity is not guaranteed.

  • I agree.


12

I understand that this general application is to request an internship during the Summer 2025 semester. I also understand that an application must be submitted for each semester during which I am interested in interning.

  • I agree.


13

I understand that if I have a need for a reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment and interview process, I can contact the Human Resources Department at AskHR@sanantonio.gov or 210-207-8705. I further understand that if an accommodation is necessary to perform the position for which I have applied, I can contact HR after an offer has been extended.

  • I acknowledge.
  • Required Question

Job Tags

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