Board of Equalization Intern - Jefferson County

TARGET CLOSE DATE:

02/23/2025

Note: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System.

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TYPE:

Part time

JOB SUMMARY:

The Jefferson County Commission is currently accepting applications for internship opportunities for Summer 2025. These are paid internships that offer excellent real world work experience for a variety of career areas.

The Jefferson County Commission aims to provide exceptional everyday service through character and competence by being a model local government that anticipates and meets the evolving needs of a diverse community with energy, character, dedication, and accountability. This service comes through a variety of departments, such as Environmental Services, Roads & Transportation, General Services, Finance, Community Services, and Information Technology Services.

Interns with Jefferson County Commission shadow professionals in their areas of interest like civil engineering, application development, accounting, and more.

The internship will start on May 12, 2025, and end on August 1, 2025.

Board of Equalization Department
Our Board of Equalization Internship is geared towards Undergraduate and Graduate students studying Business, Public Administration, and/or a similar field of study. Interns will be able to transfer classroom knowledge learned in their academic programs while learning governmental procedures around budgeting and policy development while identifying opportunities for enhancement and efficiency. Board of Equalization Interns may acquire:

• Knowledge of filing systems based on State and departmental standards.

• Computerized inventory maintenance skills

• Enhanced attention to detail and time management capabilities

QUALIFICATIONS:
Interested students must meet the following requirements to be considered for a Jefferson County Commission internship:

• College Undergraduate students must be enrolled in a 4-year degree program with at least a junior status (An applicant is considered a junior if they will have completed all junior credits (90 or more semester hours) by the time the internship begins and will be entering at least the senior year immediately following completion of the internship)
• Students must be studying a field related to training and work to be performed in the intern position
• The applicant must be in good academic standing (not on academic probation) regardless of education level (high school, undergraduate, or graduate), with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
• Have strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly motivated with a desire to learn

Pay scale:

• Graduate Student: $22.39 USD per hour 
• Undergraduate Student: $16.79 USD per hour

Disclaimer: This job is not part of the Merit System and, therefore, is neither subject to the Rules & Regulations of the Personnel Board nor provided the rights of a Merit System. Should you have additional questions about this position, please contact the Jefferson County Human Resources Department at 205-325-5249.

ACCOMMODATION:

To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at accommodationrequest@pbjcal.org or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.

EEO STATEMENT:

The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.  Each Merit System member city