Class Specification: VETERAN INTERN, TECHNICAL SUPPORT
ITEM NUMBER: 8265
APPROVAL DATE: 05/15/2007
DEFINITION:
Participates in structured assignments in preparation for successful progression into a technical occupational field.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS:
Positions allocable to this class typically report to an assigned supervisor and/or mentor and receive both technical job training and guidance on workplace behavior, competencies, individual responsibilities, and development of technical occupational skill sets. Veteran Intern, Technical Support positions are assigned to assist journey or higher-level technical staff in central or line departments in designing, drafting, installing, maintaining, repairing, and/or modifying various types of equipment, maps, commercial artwork, photographic work, or electronic and wire communication in order to enhance previous job skills or to gain new experience in the technical occupational area.
Positions receive formal and informal instruction on the principles of the design, composition, functions, and components of a particular technical support area to govern satisfactory performance of the job. The internship program prepares veterans to continue public service in the area in which they have received training. Typically, veterans participate in this program for 12 to 24 months based on individual training and experience requirements. During the duration of the internship program, incumbents are expected to develop and demonstrate progressively increasing skills and to work with greater independence of action as they gain further experience and proficiency in their occupation for progression into permanent County positions. Intern assignments may be made on any shift, including County departments that have 24-hour responsibilities.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
Some assignments may require incumbents to stand or walk much of the time, with bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, reaching, working on irregular surfaces, occasional lifting of objects weighing over 25 pounds, and frequent lifting of 10-25 pounds. Some assignments may require incumbents to frequently lift objects over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working above ground on irregular surfaces. Examples of the types of work to be performed include, but are not limited to, the following primary assignments:
Assists in the installation, repair, maintenance, testing, and modification of various types of equipment, such as wire and radio and wire communications, and digital systems.
Assists higher-level engineers in collecting and plotting data and maintaining maps.
Assists in performing general photographic work involving black or white photography and computer generated images.
Assists survey technicians in performing survey work.
Assists a higher-level graphic artist in creating and producing graphic design artwork.
Assists in the operation of sophisticated electronic video production equipment.
Attends training sessions and staff conferences.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
No experience required; however, the veteran must have been discharged or released from active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States Armed Forces under honorable conditions.
LICENSE:
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
A valid DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, is required.
PHYSICAL CLASS:
2 - Light.
Veteran Interns who perform moderate physical tasks as described in the Examples of Duties will be required to pass a Class 3 - Moderate physical examination.
