Job Description

The Seasonal Public Works Intern will assist staff in completing various municipal public works tasks, with an emphasis on both field and office-based work. Projects and work assignments will vary widely and may include completing inspections, data entry, contract management assistance, miscellaneous fieldwork assignments, and other clerical functions as needed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports directly to divisional or department management personnel as assigned. Work assignments may occasionally be received from other city personnel.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential duties. These examples do not include all of the duties which the employee may be expected to perform:

• Perform various field inspections including, but not limited to, cross-connection inspections, non-motorized inspections, storm system inspections, forestry-related inspections, and contractor-completed work inspections.
• Work within the CityWorks asset management software system to record data and process public works asset management information.
• Assist full-time staff with contractual service scheduling.
• Support the department's efforts to become an accredited agency through research, policy development, and other administrative tasks.
• Perform other municipal public works field and clerical duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

All of the following functions, qualifications, knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), and duties are essential. A Seasonal Public Works Intern, upon appointment, should have the equivalent of the following:

• Ability to accurately use a measuring device and take notes of measurements.
• Ability to work effectively and communicate orally and in writing with people.
• Ability to understand important concepts related to municipal public works, such as the Cross-Connection Program or sidewalk inspection requirements.
• Have organizational
• Follow directions and complete assignments in a timely and efficient
• Ability to learn and use computer hardware and

Wage: Starting at $16.75 with increases every season you come back.

Questions about the Seasonal Public Works Intern position or application accommodation requests can be directed to the Human Resources department by email at humanresources@cityofnovi.org or by phone at 248-347-0452. The promotion of diversity is fueled by the desire to seek equality of opportunity for all persons. The City of Novi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.