Intern III - DPW - SUFFOLK COUNTY, NY : Job Details

The Suffolk County Department of Public Works has is an opportunity for undergraduate students to gain skills, experience and knowledge in their respective career fields. Fields include but are not limited to:

* Highway Engineering

* Traffic Engineering

* Structural Engineering

* Facilities Engineering (Buildings)

* Sanitary Engineering (sewers and wastewater)

* Architecture

* Construction Management (Highways, Facilities, Sewers)

* Vector Control (prevention and control of insect-borne diseases)

Interns work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment geared toward their field of study. The program incorporates opportunities for professional and personal growth through hands-on trainings specifically geared toward students and young professionals interested in a career in the public sector. Interns may be invited to participate in projects, staff-wide workshops and trainings.

Through this program the department seeks extraordinary undergraduate students whom are interested in a career in public service and have:

* Strong written and oral communication;

* Analytical thinking;

* An ability to work well in teams;

* A desire to effectuate positive change on their community.

Typical Work Activities

* Performs a variety of clerical duties in an assigned County department or jurisdiction;

* Observes and participates in the daily activities of the assigned department;

* Assist staff with research, writing, and analysis.

* Participate in meetings with various stakeholder groups.

* Assist with special projects and assist with office inquiries from both the public and other County agencies.

* Performs duties similar to those of regular full-time employees of the department.

Pay Rate: $16.00 per hour

Location: Yaphank

Minimum Qualification

* Enrollment in a graduate program at a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State, or graduation from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by NY State with a Master's or Doctorate degree within the past year.

* Previously worked as an Intern II.

NOTE: Employment of high school graduates in this title is limited to two (2) years.

Suffolk County's Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Equity:

* Our focus is to promote, support, and implement the County-wide diversity and inclusion strategic plan.

* We achieve results in all our responsibilities through the use of diversity and inclusion best practices.

* We maintain a familiarity with Diversity & Inclusion trends and best practices.

Suffolk County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.