College Intern - Data Science

College Intern - Data Science

Salary

$15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Location

Employment Services

Job Type

Part Time Temporary

Job Number

500120-26-06

Department

Lakeland Electric

Division

ED-Smart Grid 2017800000

Opening Date

08/24/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This is an entry level position for students currently enrolled in college for Data Science or Analytics or a related program. This position involves learning routine tasks related to the management of the Smart Grid System, or various other utilities- related tasks. Additionally, this position receives training and performs a variety of analytical and administrative activities in support of the City's Smart Grid initiatives. Work is performed under the direction of a supervisor or senior staff and checked upon completion to ensure quality, accuracy, and completeness.

This internship is with Lakeland Electric Smart Grid Department at 501 East Lemon Street in Lakeland, FL. Interns will work a maximum of 30 hours a week. This position starts in September.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Assist in data collection, analysis, and reporting of utility related data

Assist in developing and implementing analytical and reporting methods

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform related work as required

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

Enrollment in a degree seeking program in an accredited college or university in Data Science or Analytics or a related program

Required:

A Resumé must be uploaded with the application to be considered for this position

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operations

The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards

The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

There are no benefits available for full-time or part-time temporary employees.

01

Are you submitting a resumé with this application? Note: Not submitting your resumé with your application will result in your application being disqualified.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a valid Florida drivers license?

• Yes
• No

03

Describe your experience with databases, programming languages, and data analysis tools such as SQL, PowerShell, and Python.

Required Question

Employer City of Lakeland, Civil Service

Address 500 N Lake Parker Avenue

Lakeland, Florida, 33801

Phone (863)834-8790

Website http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices