VACANCY DATE: Spring Semester, beginning in January 2017
STIPEND: $2,500
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Interns are expected to exercise independent judgement in solving most problems and work under the general supervision of the Finance Director. Hours can be flexible so that it is accommodating a class schedule.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- City-wide Fee Schedule: Coordinate the drafting of the City’s first city-wide fee schedule for City Commission approval during the budget process.
- Management Report: Convert the current monthly management reports from Directors to the City Manager on the status of projects and department initiatives. Currently, these reports are provided by each Director in a different format, while the goal would be do have a consistent format and can be aligned with the projects from the City’s newly-adopted Strategic Plan.
- Assist in the re-design and implementation of new budget pages that takes advantage of technology more efficiently while streamlining the processes from budget entry to publication of the Budget Document.
- Other analytical/research and support of the City Manager and Finance Department.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES.
- Knowledge of clerical and general office methods including, office terminology, procedures, routines, account and file maintenance.
- Knowledge of basic public administration terminology and principals.
- Ability to apply such knowledge to work problems.
- Ability to perform work on a computer, and to enter, access and retrieve data from various software programs, in particular Microsoft word and excel.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to make mathematical calculations with reasonable speed and accuracy.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the general public.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors Degree in Public Administration, Public Policy, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration and or related field.
Currently enrolled in an accredited MS/MA program, preferably a MPA program.
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
Valid Florida Driver’s License.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:
– Acceptable eyesight (with or without corrections)
– Acceptable hearing (with or without aid)
– Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
– Ability to access input and retrieves information from a computer.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
– Works inside in an office environment.
(Reasonable accommodation will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.)
