Intern- Information Technology- Paid (Summer Only)

 
 
Position Title:                        Intern- Information Technology- Paid (Summer Only)
 
Department:                          Information Technology
 
Supervisor/Mentor:              Mickey Baker, IT Director
                                               
Dates:                                    Summer 2018: May 21, 2018 – August 3, 2018
 
Hours:                                   up to 29 hours per week
 
Vacancies:                              2
 

***Housing Not Provided***
 
 
Summary of Position:

The City of Delray Beach is seeking an IT Intern to participate in an internship program. This is a perfect opportunity for a college student to get hands-on training and real world experience in the IT field. This position is an unpaid opportunity.

General Purpose and Description
 

Essential Job Functions:

• Analyze SQL and Excel data for inconsistencies and patterns.
• Assist in design of Best Practices and Process Improvement for data entry.
• Assist in maintaining inventory records and documentation for equipment.
• Install and help implement personal computer hardware and software.
• Troubleshoot technical issues with desktop computers, laptops, network printers, scanners and smart-phones.
• Respond to inquiries from IT related purchases on behalf of the departments.
• Work with mentor to set development goals to satisfy college internship requirements.
• Participate in employee development programs.
• Assist with other projects as assigned.

Knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics:

• Coursework in Information Technology, Information Systems or Computer Science
• Strong Analytical skills
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office 2010, SQL
• Ability to employ critical thinking to accomplish goals
• Strong organizational, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees and citizens
• Ability to prioritize tasks and efficiently manage time
• Ability to maintain professional (business casual) dress and grooming

 
 
Learning Goals

• Knowledge of city government and interdepartmental relationships
• Understand role of IT in a Public environment
• Knowledge of process in creating effective policies and procedures.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk, bend and stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.   Works inside in an office environment and outside in various weather conditions.
 
 
SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.