Distinguishing Characteristics: Interns are extra-help, at-will employees of the County. The County assigns a mentor to each intern that is responsible for providing work opportunities, mock interview practice, professional feedback, and general guidance throughout the intern's tenure with the County. Work is regularly monitored and incumbents perform work as instructed and are directed to seek advice as needed.

Examples of Duties

• Prepares simple maps, records, graphs, and drawings/details
• Assists staff with field surveying and collecting field data for topographic surveys.
• Performs simple drafting and engineering office work; operates a computer using a variety of software, including CAD, database management, ArcGIS, and spreadsheet programs.
• Assists staff with preparation of traffic control plans and permit applications for right-of-way encroachments.
• Performs field measurements and tests such as asphalt/concrete coring
• Assists with bridge field inspections, processing reports, and maintaining the bridge database. Assists with minor structure calculations, detail drafting, and quantity calculations.
• Helps coordinate construction activities with property owners, utility companies, contractors, other government representatives, and the public.
• Prepare and staff outreach meetings with the public, stakeholders, and elected officials.
• Prepare reports and grant applications for local, state, and federal transportation grant programs.
• Coordinate with County departments, local advocacy groups, and the public on existing and planned pedestrian, bicycle, safe-route-to-schools, and transit projects in the region.
• Assists project managers with other administrative tasks as needed.
• Reviews sewer collection video inspections, prepares plans, and assists with various projects for the Laguna County Sanitation District.

Employment Standards

Requirements: Applicant must be enrolled in a college or university.

Additional Qualifications : Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License may be required for some positions in this class.

Ability to: Make arithmetical computations; prepare accurate and neat calculations and drawings/ records; Draft/Design in CAD (desirable); follow oral and written instructions; learn to input, access, and analyze data; perform manual tasks under a variety of conditions; and establish and maintain effective, respectful relationships with others.

Supplemental Information

Application Procedure: Interested applicants must complete an application, supplemental questionnaire and attach a resume and cover letter. Candidates will be considered on a rolling basis as positions are available.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the candidate may be required to successfully complete a background investigation, which includes a conviction history check, and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee may be subject to a post-offer medical evaluation or examination.

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

For more information on this opportunity, contact Ashley Kruzel, Intern Selection Team Member at akruzel@countyofsb.org APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Open until filled: first application review is on Tuesday, March 31, 2026. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at: www.sbcountyjobs.com.

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