Intern II (Dallas Water Utilities - Non Civil Service)
About The Position
The Intern II is a more experienced part-time employee who performs administrative and/or research work in one or more functional areas of municipal government. The role provides opportunities to develop or reinforce working knowledge of municipal government operations for professional growth or to meet internship requirements at a school or university. The intern assists with administrative, clerical, and secretarial duties and may work on department or division procedures, problem-solving, research, special events, public relations, financial services, personnel functions, correspondence, and event coordination.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in high school or a university, as appropriate.
- Ability to interact diplomatically with city officials.
- Ability to investigate and analyze.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Ability to write clear, concise reports.
- Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships.
Responsibilities
- Develop rules and regulations, assess needs, implement and improve procedures, and coordinate activities supporting department or division administration.
- Help identify solutions to existing problems and discuss proposals with administrative personnel in planning and carrying out administrative functions, special events, and public relations activities.
- Conduct individual studies or projects in one or more city departments or divisions, potentially involving clerical work, inventory, bookkeeping, maintenance, or marketing.
- Perform or assist with special services such as contract management, emergency preparedness, damage control, architecture, engineering, and construction.
- Support financial services such as budgeting, grants and trust management, accounting, purchasing, revenue forecasting, and monthly financial reporting.
- Perform personnel functions such as payroll, insurance, workers' compensation, safety, hiring and promotion, training, retirement, termination, affirmative action, benefits training, taxes, and medical reports.
- Write speeches, answer correspondence, maintain files, and assist with scheduling and coordinating events.
- Establish working relationships that support internship assignments, analyze information gathered about research problems, and present relevant facts to decision-makers.
- Perform other work as needed or assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits
- Growth opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
