About the Department
Please note the deadline for this recruitment is Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 11:59 PM (PT).
The County of Orange is California's third most populous county, with more than 3 million residents and 34 cities. It is one of the region's largest employers, with a workforce of about 18,000. Working for the County offers a variety of opportunities for career development and growth, and the job satisfaction of serving the public and contributing to efforts that make a difference in people's lives.
COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICE
The County of Orange, County Executive Office implements policies of the Board of Supervisors, supports County departments, oversees the County's infrastructure and real estate assets, prepares the annual County budget, manages the County’s public debt program and assists the public. The County Executive Officer is the highest-ranking appointed executive in the County and works with members of the Board of Supervisors and their staff, elected and appointed department heads and the County's 19,000 employees to oversee the provision of essential government services through 22 departments. The County Executive Office is organized into six divisions: County Operations, Finance, Human Resource Services, Information Technology, Real Estate and Government & Community Relations.
THE OPPORTUNITY/RESPONSIBILITIES
The CEO Data Analytics Unit seeks a data engineer intern with a background in data reporting system design, public-facing dashboard design and automation, and data governance techniques to assist with multi agency and department projects within the County. The data engineer graduate level intern will be supporting multiple projects. Examples of potential projects may include countrywide budget book dashboards development, OC Juvenile Justice Commission, supporting various departments on data requests and management, and working with OCIT on countywide data governance project.
The intern will be supervised by a Data Analytics Manager and will obtain necessary training related to data within projects (e.g., Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act Compliance, Criminal Justice Information Services Compliance, etc.).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This recruitment is open to applicants pursuing or graduated (within the last 6 months) with their bachelor’s or graduate degree. Candidates should have completed coursework pertaining to Computer Science, Data Science, Statistics, Mathematics or related areas with a focus on software and data engineering.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The intern will need to have the following knowledge and skillset to fulfill expected duties:
- Strong experience with languages and programs such as but not limited to Python, Java, JavaScript, Scala, Power BI, and SQL
- Proficiency in designing, developing, and automating dashboards
- Hands-on experience in cloud-based data platforms such as Snowflake and AWS
- Ability to collaborate with staff within the CEO's office as well as within various agencies or departments
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with the data analytics team
TIME COMMITMENT
The internship length is 3 to 6 months with a commitment of 15-20 hours per week.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO THE INTERN
Interns are offered an excellent opportunity to:
- Resume building
- Mentorship from a data analytics professional
- Explore a career in local government
- Apply knowledge and skills to real life projects
- Learn intricacies of system designing and dashboard automation
- Network and collaborate with professionals in different agencies and departments within the County of Orange
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts to their application. The cover letter is an opportunity for students to describe career and academic goals, to elaborate upon personal and academic accomplishments, and to identify what type of internship experience they are seeking. Learn more about what to include in a cover letter HERE.
Applications that do not include a cover letter, resume, and unofficial transcripts will not be considered.
REQUIRED BACKGROUND SCREENING/REFERENCE CHECK
Prior to placement, the applicant will be asked to undergo a LiveScan criminal record check through the California Department of Justice that requires a Social Security number and state-issued driver's license or identification card. References may also be contacted to verify the applicant’s qualifications.
Position Duties
EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.
NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.
Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
For additional internship postings, please check our Web site at the following link: https://hrs.ocgov.com/careers/volunteer-intern/internships/internship-opportunities
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For specific information pertaining to this recruitment, please contact (714) 834-2555 or [email protected]
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