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Under general supervision, this position assists in general administrative or research functions to develop a working knowledge of a targeted area in municipal government.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Observes and assists professionals in the assigned department to learn about areas of career interest.
• Assists, as necessary, in the coordination, administration, or monitoring of specific programs.
• Assists, as necessary, with researching, collecting and organizing data, performing analyses, and preparing reports to supplement knowledge gained through academic courses.
• Participates, as necessary, in finding solutions to existing problems and discusses recommendations with administrative personnel to acquire skills in problem solving.
• Assists with special projects.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to create clear and concise reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
• Enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate degree program, with some advanced coursework related to the internship program.

Under general supervision, this position assists in general administrative or research functions to develop a working knowledge of a targeted area in municipal government related to benchmarked professional positions, performing advanced internship duties.

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Observes and assists professionals in the assigned department to learn about areas of career interest.
• Conducts research, collects and organizes data, performs analyses, and prepares reports to supplement knowledge gained through academic courses.
• Proposes solutions to existing problems and discusses recommendations with administrative personnel to acquire skills in problem solving.
• Is responsible for special projects as assigned.
• Leads, as necessary, in the coordination, administration, or monitoring of specific programs.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

None

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances.
• Knowledge of applicable processes, techniques, and methods.
• Knowledge of City practices, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of statistical analysis.
• Skill in oral and written communication.
• Skill in using computers and related software applications.
• Skill in problem solving.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to operate a computer keyboard and other basic office equipment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Ability to create clear and concise reports.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with City employees and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Enrolled in an accredited college or university graduate degree program, with some advanced coursework related to the internship program.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

None

Preferred Qualifications:

• Interest in public safety, public health, or health sciences.
• Coursework or foundational knowledge in research methods and statistics, including both qualitative and quantitative approaches.
• Experience using statistical software (SPSS, R Studio, Python).
• Experience using geographic information systems (ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online).
• Familiarity with Business Intelligence tools (helpful but not required).
• Attention to detail and accuracy in data collection, entry, and analysis, including appropriate handling of confidential information.
• Ability to take direction, ask questions, and follow through on assigned tasks.

Austin Fire (AFD) seeks a Research Analyst Intern to analyze community engagement data supporting community risk assessment and strategic planning. Due to access to sensitive data, Research & Data Analytics interns require a background check. The internship runs from date of hire (estimated 9/7/26), through December 15, 2026 and will be unpaid.

Intern Responsibilities:

This position will work within the Austin Fire Department's Research & Data Analytics division. Working with the department's Accreditation Manager, this position will be responsible for analyzing community engagement data, interpreting findings, and producing reports that support accreditation, the community risk assessment, and strategic plan development.

Salary Range: This internship is unpaid. Interns may be eligible to earn college credit, subject to their institution's approval.

Days and Hours:

The structure of the internship is flexible; however, we are looking for someone who can devote a minimum of 15-20 hours per week.

Telework: This position is an on-site role.

When completing the City of Austin employment application: A detailed, complete City of Austin application is required for the position to help us better evaluate your qualifications. For each of your positions, please describe your specific experience as it relates to the minimum and preferred qualifications. Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position, including your supervisory and/or leadership experience, if applicable. This is the criteria that will be used to select candidates for interview, and the starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience.

• This position may allow for a resume or cover letter to be included but relevant entries on your employment application will primarily be considered for interview qualification and compensation purposes.

If you are selected to interview: If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, to include High School graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be required.

Benefits: Working with the City of Austin provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities, and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Additional Information:

Assessment(s) may be administered as part of this recruitment.

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EEO Statement for City of Austin:

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion,