Intern – Part-Time/Year-Round

PAY

$17.50 - $22.50 Hourly 

The normal starting pay for this position is the minimum of the pay range listed above. A higher rate of pay may be considered, dependent on the qualifications and experience of the selected applicant. 

APPLICATION INFORMATION 

• This position requires applicants to be at least 18 years of age at the time of application submission.  
• Employees in part-time/year-round positions may work no more than 29 hours per week.
• When completing the application, applicants will be asked to respond to application questions.  
• Completion of the application questions is required. 
• Applicant responses to the application questions must specifically answer the questions asked. 
• Responses to application questions must be supported by work history/information listed on the application/resume.
• Applicants may upload only two attachments.  Attachments may include, but are not limited to a resume, cover letter, transcripts, etc.  Applicants may also choose to combine documents into one field for upload.  
• Applications may not be reviewed if specific responses to application questions have not been provided.
• Each application submission is reviewed independently.  
• Applications/resumes will be accepted until the position is filled.   

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

This position is located in the Safety Section of the Utilities Department and will work in a section with four departmental safety professionals.  This position may also be utilized for students and interns working part-time on special projects while completing advanced degree programs. The Safety Intern will directly support our department’s strategic goal of embedding safety into every aspect of operations. With the launch of several major initiatives—including custom Forklift and Excavation Safety Programs, a Digital SDS Inventory, Virtual ERG Training Pilots, and an expanded Transitional Work Program curriculum—additional support is essential to ensure timely and effective execution. The Safety Intern will support the Utilities Safety Section’s FY2026 initiatives. The intern will play a critical role in enhancing field safety engagement, supporting data-driven safety improvements, and accelerating the implementation of key safety programs. This internship will run on a defined timeline, concluding on May 31, 2026.

JOB SUMMARY

This part-time position is located in the Regulatory Compliance Division of the Utilities Department and is used for training purposes in the field of public administration and in the specific operation of City departments. The position is responsible for providing standard research and administrative and/or technical support to an assigned City department. Typical duties include: performing a wide variety of administrative, project-related, department-specific, and/or financial assignments to assist a City department or division. This position may also be utilized for students and interns working part-time on special projects while completing advanced degree programs.

OTHER DETAILS

Pay Method:  City employees are required to receive pay electronically, either via direct deposit or pay card.

Former Employees:  If this position is open to external applicants and you are a former employee, you must be eligible for rehire.  If you are unsure of your rehire status, please contact the Human Resources Department at (405) 297-2530.  If your rehire status has been coded “Not Eligible,” “Eligible 3,” or “Conditional,” you will need to request a review of your rehire status through the Human Resources Department’s Employee and Labor Relations Division.

Background Investigation, Drug Testing, Physical Examination:  Upon a conditional offer of employment/acceptance of position, the City of Oklahoma City will conduct a criminal history background check for external applicants. Applicants will be provided contact information for any third-party reporting agencies used to collect background information in connection with conditional offers of employment.   

If the position accepted includes a driver license (commercial or non-commercial) Job Requirement, the City of Oklahoma City will obtain a Motor Vehicle Report for internal and external applicants. 

If the position accepted is safety sensitive and/or a driving position, internal and external applicants will be provided a copy of the City of Oklahoma City's Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy prior to being directed for a drug test.  A copy is also available at the links below:  

HRB 25-01 Drug and  Alcohol Testing Procedure.FINAL 030325_AM.pdf

If the position accepted is cyber security sensitive, internal and external applicants will be subject to a Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Interstate Identification Index (III) Fingerprint Background check. Additionally, employees in this job classification must complete Level 4 Security Awareness Training and pass an online certification test.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

If you require reasonable accommodation at any time during the hiring process, please notify one of the Human Resources Department Representatives by calling 405-297-2530. The City of Oklahoma City will not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, actual or perceived sexual orientation, and gender identity and/or expression), national origin, age, disability (mental or physical) and genetic information (including family medical history).