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The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Intern – Electric Utility

This position is Part-Time Temporary, Non-Exempt position with an hourly rate of $16.91. This position is Non-Bargaining. The individual in this position will be stationed at the Utilities Department located at 116 College St, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460.

The City of Lake Worth Beach Electric Utility is seeking college intern to assist in various electric operational functions. Intern will work side by side with professional staff providing support to management staff. Interns will have the opportunity to gain exposure and business insight of the Electric Utility industry while providing a valuable work product to the City of Lake Worth Beach. The internship provides students with opportunity to learn and gain practical experience and to work in areas related to their academic and/or career interests. Additionally, interns will gain experience while working on challenging projects, network with professionals, and make a difference in the community served by the Utility.

Interns will be assigned various tasks based on the Utility’s workload and needs at the time of the internship. Examples of the types of tasks and activities are as follows:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Create databases, spreadsheets, and reports for tracking status of various utility systems and activities, such as utility operating and reliability statistics, infrastructure improvement projects, equipment overhaul and operation, contractor activities, metering and billing operations, streetlight operation & maintenance, material management and inventory control reporting, etc.
• Gather and assemble data, perform calculations, make observations, and report results.
• Conduct utility pole surveys and vegetation assessments in the field.
• Assist in a comprehensive review of the electric utility’s carbon footprint, energy supply cost, and fuel mix and reliability matrix.
• Assist with development and implementation of reporting for projects/processes.
• Interact effectively with team members on a daily basis. Share opinions, seek guidance, and ask questions relevant to the work of his or her study program.
• Work assigned tasks to meet schedules and coordinate with other departments as necessary.
• Work independently on assigned tasks with supervisory oversight.
• Maintain good attendance.
• Present a presentation of the internship experience at the end of internship.
• The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment in relation to the position.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be at least a sophomore and have completed two years of study in an accredited College or University program
• Currently working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or other business-related field.
• Strong computer skills/experience are required with Microsoft Office Products such as: Word, Excel, Power Point, Access
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort usually involving some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking or standing. Tasks may require extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. All full-time employees are considered essential personnel in a period of declared emergency and must be available to report to work immediately upon direct order of the City Manager.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

Tasks are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances. The work location is largely office or power plant based, with some field time likely for the purpose of gathering data and inspection/observation of equipment. No manual labor is contemplated other than incidental routine office tasks as needed to complete assignments.

COMPENSATION:

• Internship period: Internships are available year-round to coincide with academic schedules and summer breaks as well.
• Internships are available typically for 3-month periods of time.

All full-time employees are considered critical in response to emergency situations and may be deemed essential as needed depending on the situation.

Employees in this position will be required to complete the FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) Certification Levels 100, 200, 700 and 800 within the first six months of employment. Certain positions may be required to attain additional ICS training as needed.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City of Lake Worth Beach and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Lake Worth Beach is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with United States Equal Employment Opportunity guidelines and the Americans with Disabilities Act, this organization provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Applicants for positions with the City of Lake Worth Beach should know and be aware of the following:

Applicants for employment who become candidates for available employment positions should note employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion of all reference checks and pre-employment physical satisfaction. Upon request, information on the nature and scope of an inquiry will be provided under FS 119.

Furthermore, some of the job classifications within the City of Lake Worth Beach workforce are covered by Collective Bargaining Agreements with a union. Consistent with Chapter 447 of the Florida Statutes, a bargaining unit employee has the right to join or not join the union. However, the Union is not obligated to represent a non-member.