What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Public Works (Paid, Non-Benefited) position at Hanover County Government?
General Description: : The incumbent will assist with stormwater outfall inspections, mapping stormwater infrastructure in GIS, and analysis of the County's Chesapeake Bay TMDL obligations. Data collected during plan review and field inspections will be incorporated into databases, spreadsheets and related to the County's stormwater management, erosion and sediment control, drainage, and Chesapeake Bay Preservation Act programs, as well as construction inspection of DPW projects.
Organization: The intern reports to the Department Head or a designated professional and supervises no staff.
Essential Functions:
• Assists supervisor to develop a learning / performance plan.
• Performs professional support tasks, such as compiling data and writing reports.
• Tracks information and provides analysis.
• Takes the lead on at least one department process or function.
• Provides written reports, documents observations, and interprets results.
• Performs related work as assigned.
Working Conditions:
A. Hazards
• Some assignments may include exposure to severe weather, dust, fumes,noise, vibrations, insects, as well as hot and cold temperatures.
B. Environment
• Field and/or Office
• Field assignments require the ability to travel to site locations
C. Physical Effort
• Some assignments may involve lifting of objects up to 15 pounds
• Some assignments may require walking and/or climbing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must be computer literate. Knowledge of word processing, spreadsheets and databases, preferred. Ability to track data and compile information, required. Must be able to plan and manage projects in conjunction with supervisor. Must be able to maintain effective work relationships. Must be able to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Good decision-making skills, desired.
Education, Experience and Training: High school diploma required with at least one (1) year of college with studies in a related field preferred. Any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training sufficient to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and abilities is acceptable.
Special Conditions:
• Criminal Records Check, including fingerprinting
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver’s License may be required
• Twelve-month probationary period
• Other Special Conditions may apply depending on department/assignment
Revision Date: January 2008
Salary : $15
