Engineering - Youth Service Corps Intern* Cohort

Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : Riverside, CA
Job Type: Part-time Temporary
Job Number: 26-2930-08
Department: Various
Opening Date: 04/23/2026
Closing Date: 4/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
The City of Riverside is accepting applications for the position of Youth Service Corps Intern to establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill current and/or upcoming vacancies within this classification for up to six (6) months, but may be extended.

The Youth Service Corps Intern Program emphasizes three areas of service: food insecurity, climate change, and public service. It combines responsibilities, learning opportunities, and the chance to interact meaningfully with your community.

Are you eager to engage with your local city government and explore opportunities for contributing to public service? Consider applying for the Youth Service Corps positions which offer a rewarding experience ideal for those passionate about making a difference.
*The job classification being used is Youth Service Corps Intern is a working title to reflect the current, specific need.
Work Performed
We are looking for up to two (2) Engineering interns to join a cohort group. You will work 19 hours per week in a department at the City of Riverside, take a monthly training course, and meet monthly with a job coach. Under direct supervision, the Youth Service Corps Intern performs and provides a variety of unskilled and limited skilled general tasks for various departments.

Qualifications
To qualify for the Youth Service Corps program, you must be between the ages of 16 and 30 years old and meet at least one (1) of the following criteria:

• Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program
• May have difficulty finding employment
• Are low income
• Are unemployed and/or out of school
• Are/were justice involved
• Are in/or transitioning from foster care, and/or
• Are engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system.

While we encourage all interested candidates to apply, the Youth Service Corps requires that 75% of all hires through the program meet the minimum age requirement and at least one (1) of the eligibility requirements listed above. Candidates who do not meet all eligibility requirements are still welcome to apply, but their application may not be available for grant funding.

Selection Process

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
PLEASE NOTE: FOR DIRECTIONS ON ATTACHING A DOCUMENT TO AN ON-LINE APPLICATION, OR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:
If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

It is the responsibility of candidates with a disability requiring accommodation in the assessment process to contact the Human Resources Department in writing to request such accommodation prior to the closing date of this recruitment.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

THE PROVISIONS OF THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT DO NOT CONSTITUTE AN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED CONTRACT.
Temporary Variable & Full-Time
Employees hired in a temporary position working "variable" part-time hours (less than 30 hrs/week) may be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon meeting full-time eligibility at the end of their measurement period (12 months). Employees hired in a temporary full-time (more than 30 hrs/week) position will be eligible to enroll in a health insurance plan offered by the City upon hire.

All temporary employees are automatically enrolled in a mandatory Deferred Compensation plan in lieu of Social Security. Temporary employees are also eligible for paid sick leave as outlined in the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan, Section 7. Employees may be eligible for CalPERS membership upon hire if they are already a CalPERS member, Tier designation is based on membership date. If no prior CalPERS membership exists, employees must meet CalPERS eligibility requirements before being brought into CalPERS membership.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(*Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• Currently attending High School
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
• Associate's degree (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's degree (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
• Master's degree
• PhD

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While a college degree is not required for the Youth Service Corp (YSC) Intern position, understanding your educational background may help us place you in the right role. Below, please indicate any major coursework or certifications you have completed from an accredited college, university, or vocational institution (i.e. Accounting, Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Microsoft, GIS, etc.). If none, please indicate "N/A".
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Do you meet the minimum age requirement of the YSC Grant of 16-30 years of age? Candidates who do not meet this eligibility requirement are still welcome to apply, but their application may not be available for grant funding.

• Yes
• No

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The YSC requires that 75% of all hires through the program meet the minimum age requirement and at least one (1) of the eligibility requirements listed below. Candidates who do not meet all eligibility requirements are still welcome to apply, but their application may not be available for grant funding. Check those that apply.

• Have not participated in an AmeriCorps program
• May have difficulty finding employment
• Are low-income
• Are unemployed and/or out of school
• Are or were justice-involved
• Are in/or are transitioning from foster care, and/or
• Are engaged with the mental health or substance abuse system
• None

06

Please describe your overall proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Powerpoint.

• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• None

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Mark all the following that you have experience in.

• ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or ArcGIS Enterprise; GIS principles
• Analyzing information and statistics
• Conducting research and surveys
• Computer aided drafting and design; AutoCAD or other software
• Data collection, entry, QA/QC, and analysis
• None

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Are you available to work 19 hours per week between the hours of 7:30 AM and 5:00 PM.

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate what days of the week and hours you are available to work.
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I understand this is a part-time, non-benefitted, grant-funded position.

• I Understand.

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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

• I understand.

Required Question