Intern II (Dallas Water Utility) Non Civil Service
About The Position
The Intern II is a more experienced part-time employee who assists with administrative, clerical, or secretarial duties. The position develops working knowledge of municipal government procedures for professional growth or to meet internship requirements of a school or university. This role is associated with the Dallas Water Utility and is a non-civil-service position. The intern may work across one or more municipal functional areas, conduct individual studies or projects, and support departmental administration. Assignments may provide exposure to areas such as contracts management, emergency preparedness, engineering and construction, budgeting, accounting, purchasing, personnel administration, and public relations. The position also involves analyzing and presenting information related to research problems to support informed decisions. The salary range is $21.50–$21.78. The amount offered depends on qualifications.
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 while supporting 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.
- Assist with functions such as contracts management, emergency preparedness, damage control, architecture, engineering and construction, 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 about research problems and present relevant facts to decision-makers.
- Perform other work as needed or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
