Fire Rescue Student Intern (Temp.)

STUDENT INTERN (Temp.)

Fire Rescue Division

Pay Grade 99

M-F 8A-5P

Up to 40 hours

(Flexible schedule)

$18/hour

Non-exempt

Primary work location: 2472 Clower Lane Bartow, FL 33830

When applying, include documentation of student status (i.e. class schedule and/or receipt of recent payment).

Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions and job-related requirements, including physical and cognitive demands, are described below. This job description outlines the general scope of duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned.

MAJOR FUNCTION

Provide assistance and support to the staff for the Polk County Fire Rescue Division of the Board of County Commissioners organization. The internship will provide job training and development in some fire rescue functions, including providing prompt and courteous customer service to internal and external customers.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Supports immediate supervisor and other office personnel by performing clerical, secretarial and related office work, which follows the established procedures, practices, and policies of the assigned office using personal computers and other general office equipment.

• Assists, initiates, and completes assigned duties and gathers information for supervisor''s use or to meet work unit''s needs/requirements.

• Drafts, prepares, proofreads, types, processes and/or research; forms, memoranda, letters, records, reports, summaries, and other related office material using word processing and other software utilized by the work unit.

• Follows up on assignments to ensure timely results.

• Assembles related material for meetings, conferences, and other related work unit needs/requirements.

• Assists in delivering uniforms to various stations.

• Supports personnel with uniform sizing and checking uniform manifest.

• Assists in reviewing statements and ensures that purchase orders are submitted and extended correctly.

• Interacts with the public, other employees, or officials via telephone or in person providing information and responding to inquiries as directed by supervisor.

• May handle routine mail duties.

• Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

Knowledge of:

• Business terms, punctuation, spelling, and arithmetic.

• General office practices and procedures and record keeping methods.

Able to:

• Work independently and adhere to prescribed routines and practices.

• Prepare or draft routine documents and compose business letters, memoranda and related forms and program materials.

• Make mathematical computations and tabulations accurately and at a reasonable speed.

• Meet and deal courteously and work effectively with employees and the public.

• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be a student currently enrolled at an accredited technical/vocational school or college, two (2) year community college or an accredited college or university system.
• Must possess a valid Florida driver's license at the time of employment. within this classification should it be required by the assigned unit or office.
• Must be 18 years of age by start date.
• A flexible schedule may be implemented if the Student Intern has classes during a portion of the week.
• No substitution is allowed as applicants must meet the student requirement standard.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• This full-time position is based in Polk County, Florida. Flexibility may be required to support emergencies outside of regular business hours.

All Polk County BoCC employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the county and its residents.