Human Resources Intern Part-Time at San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District – San Ramon, California

As an HR Intern, you won’t just sit on the sidelines — you’ll be part of a dynamic team and get hands-on experience in every corner of public sector HR. From recruiting and employee relations to benefits, Workers’ Compensation, wellness programs, and succession planning, you’ll see how HR drives the entire organization from start to finish.

At San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District, every day brings something new! Our Human Resources division plays a role in every corner of the organization, giving you the chance to gain broad, hands-on experience. While we can be flexible with scheduling, the ideal candidate will commit at least 15–20 hours per week

This is your chance to build real skills, gain mentorship, and prepare for a meaningful career in government service!

• Assist with recruitment and onboarding, including job postings, resume screening, applicant tracking, scheduling interviews, and preparing onboarding materials.
• Maintain and update employee personnel files and databases, both physical and electronic; ensure confidentiality and organization.
• Support benefits administration, and general employee inquiries.
• Assist in training and development, coordinate programs, maintain records, and participate in special initiatives like wellness events
• Assist with HR-related research and reporting, compile data such as new hire reports, org charts, metrics, and presentations.
• Contribute to special projects, such as policy updates or classification studies
• Provide general administrative support, including correspondence, data entry, filing, responding to inquiries, and ad hoc tasks.

Must Have:

• Strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and comfort with HRIS or database systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Basic understanding of public-sector HR policies or labor laws (e.g., California or federal labor regulations) is a plus.

Ability to:

• Communicate clearly and professionally, both in writing and in person
• Is adaptable, flexible and able to multitask
• Brings a positive attitude and collaborative spirit
• Work independently with limited direction
• Organize multiple tracking processes
• Coordinate multiple calendars and scheduling

The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an independent Special District in Contra Costa County responsible for providing a high level of emergency and non-emergency services to the communities it serves. The District's service area encompasses approximately 155 square miles, serving the communities of Alamo, Blackhawk, Danville, Diablo, San Ramon, the southern boundary of Morgan Territory, and the Tassajara Valley. The communities are primarily residential, commercial, office park, and controlled manufacturing, along with wildland areas, protected by nine stations and one volunteer staffed station with 185 employees, and 56 volunteers. Financial oversight and strategic policy direction are provided by an elected 5-member Board of Directors.

·At least eighteen (18) years of age.
·Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a college/university program in Human Resources, Communications, or a related field.
·Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo background investigation, a medical examination and pre-employment drug screening.
Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. Candidates must apply online through Government Jobs at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/srvfire.

The District will review application material and select the most qualified candidates to participate in the recruitment process, which includes a panel interview. Candidates considered for employment will be required to undergo a background investigation, a medical examination and a pre-employment drug screening.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, should special accommodations be necessary at any stage of the selection process, please contact the Human Resources Division at (925) 838-6628.The San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District is an equal employment opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit, qualifications and competence. The District does not discriminate on the basis of race (including traits historically associated with race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles), sex (including gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy and breastfeeding), religious creed (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, registered domestic partner status, military or veteran status, sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), age (40 and over), genetic characteristics and information, reproductive health decision-making, or any other basis prohibited by law.