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Job Description
Definition and Class Characteristics
INTERVIEWS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES WILL BE HELD OCTOBER 14, 2025.
The Airport will be hosting TWO interns for the 2025-2026 school year. These positions will be hosted in the Nevada County Information and General Services Department and will report directly to the Airport Manager or the Airport Lead Worker.
Functions of Agency/Department:
The Nevada County Airport plays a vital role in the safety and economic viability of Nevada County. The Nevada County Airport is home to many types of aircraft including home-built, commercial charter, ultralight, and private. Additionally, the airport is home to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and US Forest Service Grass Valley Air Attack Base. This center of aerial wild land fire-fighting provides initial attack and longer -term support of wild land fire-fighting operations with based California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CALFIRE) aircraft, and United States Forest Service (USFS) aircraft. Search & Rescue, Medivac, and local, state and federal law enforcement agencies also use the airport year-round. Airport businesses located on the property provide both jobs and tax revenue in the local community.
Intern Duties and Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, services and maintains the County Airport; refuels and services general aviation aircraft; performs fueling and field safety checks; and performs related work as required. Intern duties will be assigned based on skill level and will be coordinated around the Airport’s staff calendars and workloads.
Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to the following:- Monitors fuel levels daily, fuels and services aircraft, and orders fuel as needed; reconciles fuel sales and inventory
- Performs field safety checks
- Inspects airport facilities, runways, runway lights, fueling and other equipment daily to determine maintenance needs, alterations and repairs
- Performs minor repairs to runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, aircraft tie-downs, and buildings and grounds; confers with management on priorities, needed repairs and inventory levels
- Provides security of airport properties and general aviation aircraft
- Operates UNICOM (Universal Communications) for runway and weather advisories
- Collects cash and processes credit card transactions; posts journals and reconciles daily balances; prepares billing statements and maintains accounts receivable records; prepares vendor reimbursement statements
- Compiles data and maintains daily records of airport operations and prepares periodic reports
- Assigns parking spaces for permanent and transient aircraft and schedules appointments for rental aircraft
- Provides information to the public regarding the airport
- May provide for snow and ice removal in aircraft operating areas during inclement weather
- Performs custodial duties as needed
Candidates selected for the position would be asked to perform a range of duties from very basic activities to those requiring higher skill levels to enhance interns' familiarity and skillset within the Airport operations.
Interns need to have the mobility to reach, bend, twist, grasp, kneel and climb. Manual dexterity to operate precision tools and equipment. Strength, stamina and mobility to perform physical labor and lift and carry equipment, tools and supplies. Ability to climb a 10-foot ladder and drag 2" diameter fueling hose and nozzle to top of ladder. Vision to read handwritten and printed materials and a computer screen, and to inspect facilities and equipment. Hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone.
Interns need to be able to work in exposure to inclement weather and temperature extremes.
Interns need to have the willingness and ability to work unusual schedules and multiple shifts during emergencies or during periods of firefighting activities.
Some accommodations may be made for some physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodations. Any disabilities preventing these standards of work will be accommodated as we are able.
Educational Requirements, Skills, Training, or Qualifications:
This Internship is designed for any area of expertise, some areas that might be more pertinent could be students in science, agriculture or mechanics participating in the Nevada Union Joint High School District Career Technical Education Program. Must have a neat appearance, be detail-oriented, reliable, good written and oral communication skills. The County is a Microsoft Windows enterprise environment.
Time Commitment:
The intern would work approximately 2 hours per day Tuesday through Friday (2-3 days) each week. The overall internship could last up to 26 weeks during the school year (October - May, excluding Finals weeks and holidays). A typical schedule would require students to participate from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM, Tuesday through Friday. Monday of each week will be reserved for classroom instruction on the school campus.
Benefits of participating in an internship:
This program prepares interns to contend for environmental health careers after postsecondary education completion. Through participation in the program, interns will acquire hands-on knowledge and skills related to:- Performing safety checks of airport equipment and facilities
- Performing minor repairs to runways, taxiways, aircraft parking aprons, tie-downs, fueling equipment, and buildings and grounds
- Operating snow removal, fueling and UNICOM equipment
- Processing sales transactions and collecting monies
- Performing basic mathematical calculations and keeping accurate financial records
- Following verbal and written instructions
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, dealing courteously and tactfully with the public
- Exercising sound independent judgment within established guidelines
- Monitoring and maintaining inventory levels for fuel and supplies
- Compiling financial and statistical data and preparing periodic reports
- Preparing billings and maintaining accounts receivable records
- Use of computer programs related to process/track fuel sales and customer contacts.
- Build their resume and explore career options and employment opportunities.
- Gain an understanding of the local government workforce and culture.
- Develop communication and interpersonal skills to aid in future job interviews.
Interns who are earning school credit through an educational program may be eligible for a $298.00 stipend per semester, no more than $599.00 per calendar year upon completion of the internship (Board Resolution 21-110).
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform essential job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Closing Date/Time: 10/5/2025 11:59 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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County of Nevada
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Nestled into the western slope of the Sierra Nevada Mountains, Nevada County is known as the heart of the “Gold Country.” Nevada County is known to provide its residents with a great quality of life.
The economy is well supported by a wide array of industries, including manufacturing, retail, technology, agriculture, construction and health services.
Nevada County has an above-average high school graduation rate, accessibility to traditional, charter and private schools, and higher-level education at two local Sierra College campuses.
Infrastructure projects such as the broadband initiative and library technology center offer opportunities for viable expansion while maintaining a small-town feel. The Gold Country is often a recommended tourist destination and stands out for its rich history, museums, and quaint Victorian architecture coupled with an assortment of outdoor, arts, and cultural activities offered yearround.
Residents and visitors enjoy Nevada County’s historic foothill towns nestled amidst pristine rivers, picturesque forests and the rugged beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Nevada County offers a rural, small-town lifestyle, while still being located within a convenient distance from urban centers in Sacramento, the Bay Area and Reno.
Weather:
The weather of Nevada County is another valued feature of the area. Residents enjoy a long, warm sunny season while experiencing color changes in the fall with cool, occasionally snowy winters. Summer temperatures are typically mild, with average highs near 85 degrees in July. Rain in January typically averages ten inches per year and the highest elevations receive an annual average of 206 inches of snow.
Recreation:
Scenic trails, alpine lakes, the Yuba River and the Sierra Nevada Mountains all support numerous recreation activities, including skiing, biking, hiking, fishing, kayaking, hunting and backpacking. With a calendar packed with street fairs, festivals, art exhibits, local theater and children’s activities, visitors and locals can experience small-town life without having to forgo indulgence in pleasures more typical of an urban setting.
Arts and Culture:
Nevada County is a creative hotspot in the Sierra Nevada, offering an array of experiences, including concerts, film festivals, street fairs, dance performances, poetry readings, studio tours and galleries. The county also has numerous venues for performing arts, many of which are historic settings. The arts have a large economic impact, which has become a vital component to life in Nevada County.
We strive to be an employer of choice through active engagement with employees, development of programs that both support employees and align with Board of Supervisors' strategy, and the creation of a culture that fosters innovation.
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