Intern (Part-Time/Year-Round) - City

PAY AND FAIR LABOR STANDARDS ACT (FLSA) STATUS: 

Pay Range:  858

Hourly Rate:  $17.50 - $22.50

FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt

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.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Employees assigned to the Airports Department must successfully pass a thorough TSA background check including fingerprinting.  Please read the Airports Department Notice of Criminal History Records Check and Criminal History Records Checklist available at the following link: Criminal History Records Checklist 

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.  

DEPARTMENTAL INFORMATION

The City of Oklahoma City Airports Department is offering two internships for Aviation Management students currently enrolled in their third or fourth year. The department prefers students who have had some course study in Airport Management.

Qualified candidates must be:

• Enrolled as a junior or senior undergraduate student at an accredited four-year college or university, or a master's program student majoring in aviation management, aviation technology, or closely aviation-related program; or
• A recently graduated college student with a major in aviation management, aviation technology, or closely aviation-related program. "Recently graduated" means the individual should have attended an accredited four-year college or university, or graduate program, and have graduated from that college or university during the past two years, with a degree in Aviation Management, Aviation Technology, Public Administration, Business, or closely aviation-related program.
• Students must attach copies of transcripts at the time of application submission. Unofficial copies are acceptable.

JOB SUMMARY

This part-time position 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with the basic principles of airport planning and operations and management.
• Familiarity with flight operations, regulations and procedures. Possession of a pilot’s certificate is beneficial, but is not required.
• Knowledge of applicable Federal Aviation Regulations, including 14CFR Parts 77, 91 and 139.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to function in an enjoyable yet high-performing work environment.
• Ability to perform assignments and duties with minimal supervision.

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 Employe