Fire Rescue Student Intern (Temporary)

Polk County•Bartow, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a temporary Student Intern position within the Fire Rescue Division of the Board of County Commissioners. The internship offers job training and development in fire rescue functions, focusing on providing prompt and courteous customer service. The intern will provide assistance and support to the staff, performing clerical and office tasks, and assisting with various administrative duties related to fire rescue operations.

Requirements

Must be a student currently enrolled at an accredited technical/vocational school or college, two (2) year community college or an accredited college or university system.
Must possess a valid Florida driver’s license at the time of employment.
Must be 18 years of age by start date.
Must have the physical, developmental, and mental ability to perform job tasks, work efforts, responsibilities and duties of the job.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice To Haves

A flexible schedule may be implemented if the Student Intern has classes during a portion of the week.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance and support to the staff for the Polk County Fire Rescue Division.
Perform clerical, secretarial, and related office work following established procedures.
Use personal computers and other general office equipment.
Assist, initiate, and complete assigned duties and gather information for supervisor's use.
Draft, prepare, proofread, type, process, and/or research forms, memoranda, letters, records, reports, and summaries.
Follow up on assignments to ensure timely results.
Assemble related material for meetings, conferences, and other work unit needs.
Assist in delivering uniforms to various stations.
Support personnel with uniform sizing and checking uniform manifest.
Assist in reviewing statements and ensuring purchase orders are submitted and extended correctly.
Interact with the public, other employees, or officials via telephone or in person, providing information and responding to inquiries.
Handle routine mail duties.
Perform related duties as required.