Public Works Intern - Engineering (Seasonal)
Public Works Intern - Engineering (Seasonal)
Closes On: April 6, 2020 at 04:00 PM CST
Location: City Hall, Leawood, KS 66211
Department: Public Works - Inspection
Division: Inspection
Job Status: Not Specified
Shift: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Days Worked: Mon., Tue., Wed., Thu., Fri.
Hour Per Week: 40
Rate of Pay: $12.00 - $12.00
Summary / Objective
Under the supervisor of the City Engineer, this internship opportunity will serve as a training ground for college level students enrolled in an civil engineering or related program. The intern will assist the department on plan review, quantity calculations, asset management, construction inspection and surveying.
Essential Functions / Responsibilities
• Assists the Construction Inspectors and Right of Way Technicians in the inspections including but not limited to streets, curbs, right of ways, sidewalks, driveways and storm sewers.
• Assists the department in maintain and updating department topographic surveys of roads, storm sewers, traffic inventory and traffic counts.
• May assist the department in processing right of way permits.
• Employee may be asked by the supervisor to perform other duties that are not listed but are essential to the job.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum Qualifications / Requirements -
• Ability to process, prioritize and organize large and varying amounts of information with effective results.
• Ability to read, write, and understand the English language with proper spelling and grammar to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines with effective results.
• Ability to avoid safety hazards.
• Ability to work independently, as part of a team and/or with the public.
• Ability to protect and maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to make rational decisions efficiently during variable and sometimes stressful conditions, including the ability to calmly interact with the public and other City personnel.
• Ability to process, prioritize and organize large and varying amounts of information with effective results.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite including, Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Standard office procedures, systems and practices including the use of a computer.
• Must have adequate environmental tolerance, including the ability to work in variable and sometimes extreme weather conditions such as rain, snow, storms, heat, cold and any other weather indigenous to the area.
Education, Training, and Certification Requirements -
• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate level engineering or related degree program.
• One (1) year of course work in civil engineering, preferred.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record per the City’s drivers Use of Vehicles for City Business policy throughout employment with the City.
Additional Information
This intern will report to City Hall located at 4800 Town Center Drive, Leawood, KS and will work under the direction of the City Engineer.
The internship will be from Monday, June 1st to Friday, August 7th. The hours will be 8am to 5pm.
Post-Offer Testing / On-Going Standards
Post-Offer
On-Going
Aptitude Assessment / Skills Testing
Background Investigation
X
Credit Report Review
Drug Screening / Breath Alcohol Testing
X
Medical Evaluation / Essential Functions
X
Motor Vehicle Records Search
X
Polygraph Examination
Psychological Evaluation