Intern

Job Title

Limited Duration Intern Positions

Job Description

Looking to fill two (2) Limited Duration Intern positions. The essential function of this position is to learn and assist city staff in maintaining effective and efficient operations in the Planning & Development Services department, as well as other administrative functions as assigned. Project assignments to include assisting with research, analysis and reporting on various topics pertaining to local municipal government, assisting in the evaluation and effectiveness of programs/projects, and preparing reports with research/analysis findings and recommendations. The position is responsible for performing various clerical and technical duties, and works under direct supervision. This position is non-exempt. Fair Labor Standards Act overtime provisions will apply. Please note that this is a part-time/temporary position that is not eligible for benefits and veteran's preference does not apply.

Primary Duties

• Learns and performs specialized duties that are associated with the assigned area.
• Conducts research in the development and review of city functions as assigned.
• Assists in the evaluation of city projects and programs.
• Performs other clerical work, including but not limited to data entry, preparing routine reports, copying and filing documents, and sending and receiving faxes.
• Attends meetings as required to enhance job knowledge and skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in, or a recent graduate from, an accredited education institution such as a university, college, or technical school in the field of business, public administration, or closely related field.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.

Essential Physical Functions & Environmental Conditions

• Requires sedentary work involving standing or walking for brief periods.
• Exerts up to 10 pounds of force on a regular basis.
• Operates office equipment requiring moderate dexterity.
• Must have good finger/hand dexterity, hand/eye coordination, good eyesight, hearing, and speech.
• Requires normal visual acuity and field of vision, hearing, and speaking abilities.

Work Environment Works inside in an environmentally controlled space, but the position will occasionally work in adverse environmental conditions (e.g., heat, cold, and rain) for moderate periods of time. The City of Clermont is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are encouraged to discuss potential accommodations with management. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform all of the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions described herein. Job functions described are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees may be assigned additional duties by management as deemed necessary. Duties not contained herein may be considered essential to performing this job successfully, just as though they were included in this job description. The City of Clermont has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.