CO-OP/INTERN 4

Posting number: 26-02724

Department: Transportation & Engineering

Job classification: CO-OP/INTERN 4

Posting type: Open

Categories: Engineering

Summary
The Transportation and Engineering Department is seeking a Co-op/Intern to perform the following job duties under the direct oversight and guidance of a Supervisory Engineer:

The ideal candidate is a motivated college student with a strong interest in structural and/or bridge engineering. Previous experience, coursework in materials, or structural design classes are desirable but not required.

The candidate must be willing and able to perform field work.

Qualifications
Applicant must be working towards a degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in engineering or a closely related field.

In order to qualify for the Intern/Co-op/Extern Program, a student must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a non-citizen with proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Individuals under eighteen will require a work permit
• Be enrolled in an accredited institution
• Submit a City job application for employment

HR CONTACT: larry.whitaker@cincinnati-oh.gov Supplemental informationExamples of Work Performed Any one position within this classification may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all of the tasks which may be performed.

• We have had interns working on shooting video for training DVD’s for the 2012 World Choir Games.
• Interns have taken part in labor negotiations, and developing Fire Mentor Program curriculum.
• Answer questions and complaints on the phone or in person (e.g., gives directions, explains rules, describes fees, etc.).
• Greets visitors or agency employees; gives directions and/or provides information in person or takes visitors to various locations.
• Makes telephone calls or visits to get needed information or solve problems for the agency, clients, patients, or other visitors.
• Revises or updates forms and prepares rosters, inventories, and/or mailing lists.
• Files and retrieves materials, establishing new file categories and transfers or destroys outdated material according to guidelines.
• Keeps files of confidential or restricted information.
• Estimates supply and equipment needs; handles the distribution of office supplies and equipment.
• Perform simple typing on a computer.
• Under the supervision of a professional, incumbent may perform project activities associated with field work, such as engineering, sanitation, heavy equipment operation, plant operations, water treatment, etc.