Description
The Purchasing Intern will provide administrative support to the Purchasing Department. Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
• Assisting with agreements and contracts, maintaining contract and insurance files and equipment, vehicle and fuel cards lists, support credit card reconciliation, and provide vendor research on goods/services,
• Composing and typing miscellaneous correspondence, administrative filing, creating simple MS Excel spreadsheets and letters using MS Word.
• Performing other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Current enrollment in a full-time, accredited bachelor’s or graduate degree program and pursuing a degree in Business, Economics, Supply Chain or a related field, with a current GPA of 2.0 or higher. Must have at least one year remaining in school. Ability to work up to 25 hours a week. Basic understanding of modern business practices and procedures, business letter writing and elements of correct English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, and mathematics. Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others. A valid California Class “C” Driver’s License and proof of automobile insurance are required.
Internships intend to provide meaningful training and work experience for students pursuing academic studies related to the District’s mission and goals. Interns must submit proof of full-time enrollment, class schedules, and grades each semester/quarter. Interns are not eligible for employee benefits. Interns are “at-will” and can be terminated at the discretion of the Department Manager with or without cause and with or without prior notice. This is not a seasonal internship. Interns work year-round.
Please attach or include the following documents to your application:
• Cover Letter with your expected graduation date, your hours and days available to work (Mon-Fri), and an explanation of how your schooling relates to this internship.
• Class Schedule/Unofficial Transcript showing your current enrollment in a bachelor’s or graduate degree program. The document must list your name and school name, current GPA, units, and your current or upcoming class schedule.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT
The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Environment: Standard office setting.
Physical: Positions in this class typically require fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Incumbents require sufficient physical ability to work in an office setting; stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; operate office equipment including use of a computer keyboard; push, pull, lift, and/or carry light amounts of weight; verbally communicate to exchange information.
Vision: See in the normal visual range with or without correction; vision sufficient to read computer screens and printed documents; and to operate assigned equipment.
Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
Supplemental Information
Schedule: We work around the intern's schedule. Working hours must be during regular hours, Monday to Friday between 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM. No weekends. This is a part-time internship. We are looking for interns who can work up to 20-25 hours/week.
Hourly Rate: Undergraduate: $20 per hour & Graduate: $25 per hour
Candidates given an offer of employment will be required to pass a medical examination and background check. You must submit an OCWD online employment application to be considered. Please visit www.ocwd.com to complete an application. Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number apply. EOE
No benefits available for this position.
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Are you currently enrolled full-time in an accredited bachelor's or graduate program related to this field?
• Yes
• No
02
If you answered "Yes" to the previous question above, which program and emphasis/concentration are you currently enrolled in?
03
Do you have at least one year left in your degree program?
• Yes
• No
04
What is your expected graduation date? (month/year)
05
Describe your proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook).
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Do you understand that this is an in-person, year-round internship and is NOT a seasonal (fall, spring, or summer) opportunity? Please also note that remote and hybrid arrangements are not available.
• Yes
• No
07
What hours from Monday to Friday are you available to work? We are looking for the ability to work 20-25 hours a week. Please note that we do not have weekend work availability.
08
Did you attach a Cover Letter and Class Schedule/Unofficial Transcript? If not, please go back and attach the documents. You will NOT be considered without attaching these documents.
• Yes
• No
09
I hereby understand and declare that the statements on this supplemental questionnaire are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. As applicable, I hereby authorize the Agency and/or designees to contact the references listed to verify the information I have supplied. I hereby release from liability all persons and organizations furnishing such information. I understand that the Agency reserves the right to validate information received on the supplemental questionnaire and that I will be subject to disqualification and/or termination if any statement in this supplemental questionnaire is found to be untrue or determined to be misleading.
• Yes
• No
• Required Question
