Intern - Public Works (Engineering)

WHO ARE WE?

Bordering Denver to the south, the City of Englewood is a vibrant city of over 34,000 residents and over 2,100 businesses. It is a tight-knit community with a small city atmosphere, yet has all of the benefits associated with the larger Denver metropolitan area. The city is served by light rail and bus transit systems linking the community to downtown Denver and other locations, including Denver International Airport. The city owns a golf course, water park, and 17 programmed parks.

Over 700 full-time, part-time and seasonal employees work for the city, which is a full-service city, providing policing, water, sewer, and other services to the community. Voters elect a seven member City Council which sets policies, makes laws (ordinance) and approves the city’s budget. The Council appoints a City Attorney and a City Manager, who is responsible for managing the day to day aspects of the city’s departments.

Englewood has a detailed, visionary strategic plan that runs through 2025 with several exciting initiatives and programs, including:

• Implementing of a sustainability program including the implementation of a low-waste event policy; creation of a “Green Team” to engage employees in sustainability efforts; and developing and implementing a electric vehicle plan;
• Encouraging community wellbeing for all, including programs for teens and tweens, active and robust library programming, and making programs at the Golf Course and other programs as accessible as possible;
• Providing job training programs and initiatives to encourage vibrant business areas across the city, including the establishment of unique programs designed, through job training, to assist people who are housing vulnerable and experiencing homelessness; and 
• Developing and implementing strategies to seek out funding sources to improve our roads, water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING

• Hands-on approach to learning and applying your degree
• Learn more about municipal government/public sector
• Chance to network with multiple departments and interns across the City

 WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Currently enrolled and pursuing an associate, a bachelor's, or master's Degree
• Available to work full-time (30-40 hours per week) during the summer (May/June through August/September)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize based on opportunities and effectively multitask
• Experience using Microsoft Office
• Detail oriented mindset
• Quick learner
• Problem solving

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Department of Public Works constructs, repairs, and maintains the infrastructure of the city, including streets, alleys, surface drainage, traffic systems, traffic markings and signs, central garage facilities and vehicles, and building facilities. Public Works also provides engineering expertise for public improvement projects and engineering assistance to other departments.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: City Engineer or Engineering Manager

Direct Reports: None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The listed examples of work are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They may be modified with additions, deletions, or changes as necessary.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The selected candidate will have the opportunity to:

• Assist with research, coordination and administration of Public Works Capital Improvement Projects and private development projects and initiatives
• Assists in Coordinating procurement processes for contractual and professional services
  • Solicits quotes and bids for assigned tasks, in accordance with the city’s Procurement Policy.
• Assists in overseeing the work of contractors
  • Helps inspect and observe the work of contractors to ensure compliance with expected quality levels. Communicates deficiencies to contractor. Ensures follow through and completion.
  • May receive, review, analyze, and (if needed) questions reports submitted by contractors
  • Assists in coordinating approval of materials and shop drawings; reviews and recommends change orders and progress payments to ensure that contracted work complies with plans, specifications and codes.\
• Assists in management of the budget for assigned projects
• Assists in communication with stakeholders on key projects and initiatives
• Assists in managing requests for information, construction submittals, and variation requests from standards criteria manual.

Other Duties & Responsibilities

• Assists with special projects, employee activities or programs.
• Coordinates &/or assists with policy review and development.
• May assist in inspecting Public Works capital projects or private development projects, including reporting issues to city staff and contractors
• Performs other duties as assigned and required.

PREPARATION AND TRAINING

Education:    

                        Intern I- High school diploma or GED plus one year of undergraduate studies toward completion of a bachelor's degree in a related field.

                        Intern II- Bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in specific department or progress toward completion of a master's degree in a related field

                        Intern III- High school diploma or GED plus at least one year of undergraduate studies toward completion of a bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science,                                                              Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) field.

                        Intern IV- Post graduate degree (beyond Master's degree), example: PhD, JD, etc.

Certifications and/or Licensures:  None

Required Driver’s License: Valid Colorado driver’s license and a clear or acceptable MVR

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the City of Englewood and the department
• Knowledge and experience in the use of office equipment
• Basic knowledge of capital project delivery methods
• Basic knowledge of construction management preferred
• Basic knowledge of project management and oversight preferred
• Basic knowledge of reading and interpreting engineering drawings, construction plans and specifications
• Applications software for Windows environment, Microsoft Office preferred
• Basic knowledge of principles related to engineering design preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Skills in the use of Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel Programs
• Skill in the use of standard office software
• Ability to understand and interpret various forms of information
• Ability to draft documents
• Ability to read, interpret and clearly explain policies to a variety of constituents
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, boards and commissions, other jurisdictions and members of the general public.
• Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.

WORKING CONDITIONS 

Work is performed in a standard office environment, requiring sitting for extended periods of time, and occasional light lifting (up to 25 lbs.).  The employee is exposed to various weather conditions including wet, hot and cold conditions. Also exposed to various environmental conditions which may include excessive noise, solvents, grease, and oils, slippery or uneven walking surfaces.  Work will include moving about typical construction projects within City right-of-way, while provided with appropriate personal protective equipment.

HOURLY RATE:

Intern I: $18.00/hour

Intern II: $22.00/hour

Intern III: $23.50-$25.00/hour

Intern IV: $25.00-$30.00/hour

Salary : $24 - $25