About This Position

Job Description:

Intern - Undergraduate

Purpose:

Under general supervision, this position assists in general administrative or research functions to develop a working knowledge of a targeted area in municipal government.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Observes and assists professionals in the assigned department to learn about areas of career interest.

• Assists, as necessary, in the coordination, administration, or monitoring of specific programs.

• Assists, as necessary, with researching, collecting and organizing data, performing analyses, and preparing reports to supplement knowledge gained through academic courses.

• Participates, as necessary, in finding solutions to existing problems and discusses recommendations with administrative personnel to acquire skills in problem solving.

• Assists with special projects.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances.

• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.

• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge of statistical analysis.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in using computers and related software applications.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

• Ability to create clear and concise reports.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate degree program, with some advanced coursework related to the internship program.

Intern - Graduate

Purpose:

Under general supervision, this position assists in general administrative or research functions to develop a working knowledge of a targeted area in municipal government related to benchmarked professional positions, performing advanced internship duties.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Observes and assists professionals in the assigned department to learn about areas of career interest.

• Conducts research, collects and organizes data, performs analyses, and prepares reports to supplement knowledge gained through academic courses.

• Proposes solutions to existing problems and discusses recommendations with administrative personnel to acquire skills in problem solving.

• Is responsible for special projects as assigned.

• Leads, as necessary, in the coordination, administration, or monitoring of specific programs.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances.

• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.

• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.

• Knowledge of statistical analysis.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in using computers and related software applications.

• Skill in problem solving.

• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

• Ability to create clear and concise reports.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City emp