Minimum Qualifications
Graduate Level Internship: - Enrolled in an accredited college or university graduate degree program, with some advanced coursework related to the internship program.
Licenses and Certifications Required:None.
Preferred Qualifications Pay Range
$25.00 - $27.00 hr
Division Name Management Services EEO Category Professionals Duties, Functions and Responsibilities
This Internship position is posted at multiple levels. Please see below for Duties, Functions and Responsibilities for each level. Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned. Graduate Level Internship: 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
Post Graduate Level Internship: 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.
Desired Skills and Abilities
This Internship position is posted at multiple levels. Please see below for Knowledge, Skills and Abilities for each level. 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.
Graduate Level Internship: - 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 data 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 employees and the public.
Post Graduate Level Internship: - 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 employees and the public.
Regular/Temporary Temporary EEO/AA Statement
City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual’s AIDS , AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
Posting Detail Information
How many vacant positions? 1 Posting Title Internship Graduate & Post Graduate (30+ hours/week) Type of Posting External Job Search Category Internships Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. Full/Part Time Full-Time Department Management Services Location 5202 E Ben White Blvd, Austin About Department & Key Responsibilities
The intern will play a critical role in the HSEM finance department and will review and verify contract and labor expenditures and supporting documentation for each FEMA Public Assistance project under development. Additional responsibilities also include reviewing appropriate Policy Guidance and performing a Quality Assurance/Quality Control check on all work before communicating completion to task leads.
Key Responsibilities include supporting the following areas: - Review and substantiation of Force Account Labor expenditures
- Contract expense review and validation
- Document preparation
- Financial entry adjustments and creation of purchase orders
30+ hours per week; remote and in-person work
Days and Hours Hours can be flexible; length of internship may be variable as well Physical Demands Job Close Date 04/30/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants
When completing the City of Austin employment application: - Please be sure to detail on the application all previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
Required Application Materials: Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin
Driver Safety Program , you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.
Preferred Fields of Study
Accounting, Business, Finance, Economics, Public Administration, Public Policy, or related field
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum qualifications for the Intern - Graduate position are: Enrolled in an accredited college or university graduate degree program, with some advanced coursework related to the internship program. Do you meet these minimum qualifications?
* Why are you interested in this internship and how does the internship relate to your current educational curriculum?
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents Resume Optional Documents Cover Letter
