Inland Empire Utilities Agency Jobs Hiring Now

College graduates and college students are encouraged to apply!

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Internships are limited to 25 hours week and 960 hours per fiscal year
(July 1st to June 30th)

Note: Internship are not meant to be short term, for example, limited to summer, winter and/or spring breaks. Individuals interested in short term internships will not be considered.

Work schedule is estimated to be approximately 20 to 25 hours a week;
Office Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

The successful candidate will be a responsible, analytical and detail-oriented individual with excellent communication (written/verbal) skills. Great time management skills and the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously is required. Additionally, the individual must be willing to learn, be flexible, and assist with ad hoc projects as required in a fast paced and changing environment. Advanced computer skills in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint are critical. Although not necessary, some knowledge of Microsoft Access would be useful.

Intern staff works flexible hours as established by his/her respective supervisor. While the Agency is flexible and will strive to work around an intern's schedule, an intern's work hours will vary and be mutually agreed upon between the intern and his/her supervisor.

May include, but are not limited to the following:
Perform a full array of duties including professional administrative work.

Performs administrative research and statistical or financial analysis.

Place orders for materials and office supplies.

May conduct records research, retrieval of documents, and assist with administrative functions for capital improvement projects.

Data input of spreadsheets and databases.

Create and update spreadsheets with graphs, pivot tables, and charts.

Perform other related duties as required.

Graduation or current enrollment in undergraduate or graduate studies in an accredited college or university with major course work in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, Economics, Operations Management, Purchasing, Materials Management or closely a related field.

While no prior work experience is required, preference will be given to individuals with prior related professional work experience.

Basic principles and practices of public agency purchasing; principles and procedures of research, basic statistics, methodology and administrative analysis; basic technical and administrative practices and procedures of assigned area; record keeping practices and procedures related to a purchasing function; principles of composition, basic report preparation and writing; graphic and tabular presentation of data, modern office practices and equipment including a computer and applicable software; record-keeping and filing practices and procedures; proper English, spelling and grammar.

Gather, organize, interpret and analyze information and data; prepare and interpret tables, charts, graphs and flow charts; organize, set priorities and exercise sound judgment within areas of responsibility; understand and follow written and verbal instructions; prepare clear, concise and accurate reports, correspondence and other written materials; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those encountered in the course of work; operate office equipment including a computer and applicable software; communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; understand and follow verbal and written instructions; formulate options and make recommendations.

All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following: written test, oral interview, performance/practical examination. The successful candidate will be required to pass a background/reference check and pre-employment physical examination including a drug screen (for safety sensitive position) at no cost to the candidate. Please visit our website at www.ieua.org and select the Human Resources Department for additional information regarding the Agency, the hiring process and benefit information.