Intern - Electric Utility

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The City of Lake Worth Beach invites qualified individuals to apply for the position of Intern – Electric Utility.

This position is Part-Time Temporary, Non-Exempt with an hourly rate of $16.91. It is a Non-Bargaining position and will be stationed at the Utilities Department located at 116 College St, Lake Worth Beach, FL 33460.

The City of Lake Worth Beach Electric Utility is seeking a college intern to assist in various electric operational functions. Intern will work side by side with professional staff providing support to management staff. Interns will have the opportunity to gain exposure and business insight of the Electric Utility industry while providing a valuable work product to the City of Lake Worth Beach.

The internship provides students with opportunity to learn and gain practical experience and to work in areas related to their academic and/or career interests. Additionally, interns will gain experience while working on challenging projects, network with professionals, and make a difference in the community served by the Utility.

• Create databases, spreadsheets, and reports for tracking status of various utility systems and activities, such as utility operating and reliability statistics, infrastructure improvement projects, equipment overhaul and operation, contractor activities, metering and billing operations, streetlight operation & maintenance, material management and inventory control reporting, etc.
• Gather and assemble data, perform calculations, make observations, and report results.
• Conduct utility pole surveys and vegetation assessments in the field.
• Assist in a comprehensive review of the electric utility’s carbon footprint, energy supply cost, and fuel mix and reliability matrix.
• Assist with development and implementation of reporting for projects/processes.
• Interact effectively with team members on a daily basis. Share opinions, seek guidance, and ask questions relevant to the work of his or her study program.
• Work assigned tasks to meet schedules and coordinate with other departments as necessary.
• Work independently on assigned tasks with supervisory oversight.
• Present a presentation of the internship experience at the end of internship.
• The examples of essential functions as listed in this classification specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function of work does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment in relation to the position.

• Must be at least a sophomore and have completed two years of study in an accredited College or University program.
• Currently working towards a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Business, Economics, or another business-related field.
• Strong computer skills/experience are required with Microsoft Office Products such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Access.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Depending on functional area of assignment, tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort usually involving some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (up to 20 pounds). May involve some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking or standing. Tasks may require extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation.

Tasks are regularly performed inside without potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, fumes and/or poor ventilation, wetness, humidity, rain, temperature and noise extremes, machinery and/or moving vehicles, vibrations, electric currents, animals/wildlife, toxic/poisonous agents, gases or chemicals, oils and other cutting fluids, violence and/or disease, or pathogenic substances. The work location is largely office or power plant based, with some field time likely for the…