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College Intern- Public Works, Permitting

City of Pittsburgh
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POSITION SUMMARY

 

The Department of Public Works is seeking an intern to assist the Permit Manager in achieving goals for the office of parks permitting. 

The intern will assist the Permit Manager in overall coordination of all Public Works Permits (internal and external) including, but not limited to permitting ball fields/courts, park shelters/pavilions, concession stands, additional equipment (show-mobile, bleachers, black boxes) etc. The intern may also assist Permit Manager with tracking, collecting, and recording sports and park facility payments. 


This is an amazing opportunity to learn about permitting and policies within the City of Pittsburgh, Department of Public Works. There is also an opportunity to collaborate on parks-related projects throughout the City. The intern selected will 

receive on-the-job training for a wide range of software permitting platforms. 



 

Department:  Public Works

Posting Type: Announcement

Salary:  $13.25 per hour

Union: Non-Union.

Civil Service Classification: Exempt.


Hours: 16-24 hours per week. Flexible, with primary work hours 8am-4pm Monday through Friday and potential for joining evening and weekend community events. 
 

Hybrid-Eligible: while many DPW Permits intern duties may be performed remotely, some may require in-person tasks and meetings.

Location: Physical office - 611 Second Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Phone and online meetings - Microsoft Teams platform.

 

REQUIREMENTS

 

GENERAL APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

You must submit or show proof of all of the following at the time of filing your application (unless otherwise indicated below) or your application will be disqualified.  Disqualifications based on any of these General Application Requirements are not subject to a Civil Service appeal.

  • Applicants must submit a complete application including education, work experience, a resume (if applicable) and completed supplemental questions.
  • Applicants must become residents of the City of Pittsburgh prior to employment and remain a resident throughout employment.
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NOTE: For paid internships the City of Pittsburgh, as a matter of policy, conducts pre-employment and promotional background investigations on all candidates being considered for positions.  The background investigation includes but is not limited to criminal background, driver's license and City of Pittsburgh real estate tax payments.  Candidates may be disqualified from consideration for employment based on the results of their background investigation (as it relates to the job for which the applicant is being considered).

 

QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS:

Your City of Pittsburgh application will be reviewed, and your work experience and education/training will be evaluated to determine if you meet the qualifying eligibility requirements listed below for this position.  You will be sent an eligibility letter regarding your eligible/ineligible status.

WORK EXPERIENCE: None required for this position. 

EDUCATION/TRAINING: Must be currently enrolled and taking classes in an accredited college or university undergraduate or graduate program; OR have graduated within the last twelve (12) months.

EQUIVALENCY: None required for this position.

 

CIVIL SERVICE EXAMINATIONS

 

If you meet the qualifying requirements listed above, you will be sent a letter of admission (when applicable) for the following examination(s). You must pass the written and/or performance examination(s) in order to have your name placed on the official Civil Service eligibility list for this position. Candidates who receive job offers must pass a medical examination (when applicable) prior to start date.

  • Written:  None required for this position.
  • Performance:  None required for this position.
  • Medical:  None required for this position.

 

POSITION DUTIES

 

Communicates with residents and the public regarding park facility and field/court reservations, permits, requests and inquiries. May also provide assistance with resolving permit violations and/or conflicts and provide conflict resolution. 

Reviews and organizes related documentation needed for ball field/court permitting as needed. 

Reviews and completes monthly financial reports and processes payments as necessary (check/money orders; credit/debit cards). 

Assists with setting athletic facility lights in software system. 

Assists with other types of permits, including, but not limited to requests related to equipment, Heavy Equipment, or Special Events. 

Provides feedback and recommendations regarding permitting policy and operations.

Provides primary phone coverage (first to answer incoming or make outgoing calls), answer 311s, etc. 

Provides general administrative support to staff. 

Performs such other related tasks and duties that are assigned or required.