Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors Degree in Business/Public Administration or a related field required; this classification is considered to be an entry-level professional position, however previous work experience is preferred; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required: None.

Specific Knowledge, Skills, or Abilities: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in performance of the essential functions and learn, comprehend, and apply all county or departmental policies, practices, and procedures necessary to function effectively in the position.

Purpose of Classification:

The purpose of this classification is to participate in and learn about the various operations of County operations or an assigned department. Work at this level is comparable to a professional-in-training, and is designed to provide a balance between obtaining the required experience for application towards a college degree or a recent graduate and making a productive contribution to the operations of the department. All duties, responsibilities, and autonomy inherent in this classification are at the discretion of and delegated by the department overseeing the intern. Specific duties of this position will vary by department and progress according to the individual's demonstrated abilities. Employees serving as interns will likely rotate from station to station (or function to function) in order to gain exposure to a variety of organizational operations or services. Position assignments are typically short-term and are subject to the restrictions of the County's internship program.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Observes and performs the work of various positions in the department in order to gain experience and learn about operations. Duties may include any combination of administrative and clerical tasks, professional analysis, and customer service appropriate to the assigned position and abilities of the individual.

Conducts operational research, productivity analyses and/or management studies in order to learn about departmental operations, programs, and services: compiles and/or monitors various administrative and statistical data pertaining to divisional operations; researches information pertinent to task or project; analyzes data and identifies trends; prepares or generates reports; makes recommendations for changes in policies and procedures to improve operations, provide more responsive service, and/or optimize the use of resources; and develops recommendations for changes in departmental policies and procedures.

Performs tasks associated with the coordination or implementation of special projects for the department, including special events, introduction of new programs, and various professional services: participates in the planning, design, and evaluation of the project; assists in defining the scope of the project; identifies and recommends proper allocation of financial, material, and human resources committed to the project; formulates possible solutions or alternatives to service delivery; and provides administrative support to the project as needed.

Provides research and analytical assistance to the department managers in support of strategic and long-range planning for departmental operations: participates in planning efforts at the local and regional level; researches pending legislation or other developments at the state and federal level that may impact the department.

Performs financial reviews and analyses for the department: compiles and evaluates operational data and cost histories; monitors and reviews billing activities, expenditures, and financial reports; conducts detailed cost analysis; makes recommendations to improve cost and operational effectiveness; and participates in budget development.

Responds to complaints and questions related to county or department operations, activities, or other issues; provides information, researches problems, and initiates problem resolution.

Participates in various meetings, functions, and events as appropriate: receives information about departmental operations; participates in discussions and decisions.

Keeps the director or the assigned supervisor apprised of all activities. May be required to submit periodic reports detailing activities and observations of the work performed.

Additional Functions:

Performs other related duties as required.

Performance Aptitudes:

Data Utilization: Requires the ability to perform entry-level analysis of data. Requires the ability to compile, assemble, copy, record and/or transcribe data according to a prescribed schema or plan. Includes judging whether readily observable functional, structural or compositional characteristics are similar to or divergent from prescribed standards, procedures or routines.

Human Interaction: Requires the ability to exchange information for the purpose of clarifying details within well established policies, procedures and standards.

Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization: Requires the ability to operate, maneuver and/or control the actions of equipment, machinery, tools, and/or materials used in performing essential functions.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to utilize a variety of reference data and information.

Mathematical Aptitude: Requires the ability to perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Functional Reasoning: Requires the ability to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagrammatic form. Involves semi-routine standardized work with some latitude for independent judgment concerning choices of action.

Situational Reasoning: Requires the ability to exercise judgment, decisiveness and creativity in situations involving evaluation of information against measurable or verifiable criteria, however the discretion and authority of positions in this classification is highly restricted.

Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this classification is to participate in and learn about the various operations of County operations or an assigned department. Work at this level is comparable to a professional-in-training, and is designed to provide a balance between obtaining the required experience for application towards a college degree or a recent graduate and making a productive contribution to the operations of the department. All duties, responsibilities, and autonomy inherent in this classification are at the discretion of and delegated by the department overseeing the intern. Specific duties of this position will vary by department and progress according to the individual's demonstrated abilities. Employees serving as interns will likely rotate from station to station (or function to function) in order to gain exposure to a variety of organizational operations or services. Position assignments are typically short-term and are subject to the restrictions of the County's internship program.