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Volunteer Intern (SWM)

Broward County, Florida
$0.00 Hourly
this position is not eligible for broward county benefits.
United States, Florida, Plantation
1100 South Fig Tree Lane (Show on map)
Nov 01, 2024

REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES

The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Volunteer Intern in the Environmental Permitting Division.

Broward County's Volunteer Internship Program (VIP) is dedicated to providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience. Our goal is to offer selected VIP candidates the opportunity to gain insight into the new, dynamic and changing world of public sector employment and prepare them for exciting opportunities with Broward County. The program's goal is to encourage students to pursue careers within County government, while providing a meaningful learning opportunity. Interns will also have the opportunity to be mentored by senior staff, contribute to the agency's goals, and make a difference. The VIP Intern may qualify to receive academic credit based upon the school's internship requirements.

The Broward County Environmental Permitting Division (EPD) has one volunteer internship position. The selected candidate will work in the EPD's Surface Water Management (SWM) Licensing Program. The program issues SWM licenses and the State-delegated environmental resource permits (ERP). The volunteer internship positions will assist the program manager with process improvements and organizational efficiencies while giving the selected candidates the opportunity to learn the County's SWM licensing and compliance processes. The volunteer internship positions will be under the direct supervision of the program manager.

INTERNSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree-seeking program at an accredited college, university, or a Council on Occupational Education (COE) accredited vocational/technical school and remain an active student throughout the internship period (CURRENT SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED WITH YOUR APPLICATION AS PROOF OF MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT).

Intern must possess an overall grade point average of 2.5 or above and in good academic standing (CURRENT SCHOOL TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED WITH YOUR APPLICATION AS PROOF OF MEETING THIS REQUIREMENT).

Interns must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.

Interns must have the ability to use computer software programs including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Interns must be able to work in a team - and have fun! (responsibly)

If selected for the Volunteer Internship Program, a VIP Release and Waiver of Liability Form will be required to be completed and signed upon the acceptance of the internship. Volunteers under the age of 18 will need their parent/guardian's signature on this form.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Interns must interview with a Broward County Agency Selection Committee.

Interns must have availability to work up to 20 hours per week.

Interns have the potential to receive academic credit based upon the institution's internship requirements (Academic Credit is not guaranteed, approval for academic credit is the student's responsibility).

Upon selection, interns must provide a photo ID and undergo a criminal background check and possible drug screening, as well as a professional work experience reference check.

The intern's workplace performance will be monitored on an ongoing basis. Interns not performing at a successful level may be given an opportunity to improve, or may have their internship terminated.

The volunteer intern is not entitled to a job at the conclusion of the internship; and the volunteer intern is not entitled to wages for the time spent in the internship. The volunteer intern is not eligible for Broward County Benefits.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

NATURE OF WORK
This is a temporary and unpaid/volunteer internship within an agency of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners. This is administrative work which provides the opportunity for training in various offices throughout the County. Assignments serve to offer practical experience and exposure to the County's organizational structure.

Close direction and supervision is received from a supervisor/mentor. Work is reviewed through observation of performance, performance evaluations, frequent conferences and reports.

The volunteer intern is not entitled to a job at the conclusion of the internship; and the volunteer intern is not entitled to wages for the time spent in the internship. The volunteer intern is not eligible for Broward County Benefits.

ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS

* Inventory status of SWM licenses and applications using the County's licensing database: POSSE/Winchester. Inventory shall:
- Identify SWM licenses and applications with incorrect or inaccurate information or processes and create an action list for corrections.
- Identify incomplete SWM applications and create an action list to close them out.
- Identify expired SWM licenses and create an action list to update POSSE/Winchester database.
- Identify non-certified SWM licenses and create an action list to enforce construction certification.
- Identify SWM licenses pending renewal certification and create an action list to enforce renewal certification.
- Identify unauthorized construction and create an action list to enforce compliance.

* Coordinate created action lists with program manager and other team members. Assist program manager and other team members with tracking progress of action lists. Attend staff meetings to discuss and review program enhancements, efficiencies, current projects, and compliance and enforcement actions.

*Assists with processing of SWM license five-year renewals including: preparation of SWM license renewal reminder notices; review of SWM license renewal applications for accuracy and validity; preparation of technical review comments and requests of additional information from engineers and property owners for revisions to SWM license renewal applications; issuance of SWM license renewal notices (upon determination that application is accurate and complete); entering license renewal reminder notices, license renewal applications and fees, license renewal requests for additional information, and license renewal notices into the County's database; and maintaining the surface water management license renewal database.

* Upload to POSSE/Winchester database relevant SWM licenses documents.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Knowledge of the principles of management, organization, and administration.

Ability to use computer software programs including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Ability to conduct research and make recommendations.

Ability to prepare technical reports.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.


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