PROGRAM WITH CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, LOS ANGELES
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (DPW) periodically hires interns in our Information Technology Division (ITD) to help meet peak information technology (IT) programming needs. These interns are hired through an internship program administered by California State University, Los Angeles (CSULA). The university provides résumés from applicants with a major/degree in the IT field, such as information systems, computer science, and computer engineering. Selected applicants are employed by California State University, not the County of Los Angeles; however, several former interns have subsequently been hired by DPW.

More information on the program, including application forms, can be found at http://cbe.calstatela.edu/is/cis_intern.php

DESIRABLE SKILLS
Public Works is interested in student applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• 3.0 or better grade point average
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work well with others in a business environment

Specific skills and experience which contribute to a successful applicant include familiarity with desktop software, system analysis, database design, and/or web programming. Knowledge of the following is also beneficial: HTML, Javascript, Cold Fusion, ASP, .NET, Oracle, SQL Server, and MS Access. Interns may also work with internal applications and databases related to finance, mapping, and the environment.

HOURS/WORK LOCATION
Normal operating hours are 7:15 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday (four-day work week). Most interns will be placed on a full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, but part-time hours may be considered for interns actively enrolled in college courses.  Rates for Interns start at $14/hr, plus standard CSULA benefits (health, paid time off, etc...).

ITD is located on the 12th Floor of the Public Works Headquarters Building at 900 S. Fremont Avenue, Alhambra, close to the San Bernardino (10) and Long Beach (710) Freeways. We are approximately 3 miles from California State University, Los Angeles and about 10 miles from Los Angeles Civic Center. We offer free parking and an on-site fitness center. Our cafeteria serves a modestly priced breakfast and lunch, and several fast food restaurants and major retail stores are within walking distance.