Summer Internship
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Summer Internship
The goal of this project is to obtain national accreditation for the City of Bloomington Public Works Department from the American Public Works Association (APWA). The candidate will support this effort by conducting research, drafting policies and procedures, engaging with peer agencies, and providing professional-level management assistance.
This position starts 5/26/2025 and ends 8/29/2025
Duties
This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
Essential (primary)
Assess current Public Works Department operations to determine compliance with American Public Works Association (APWA) accreditation standards.
Research and assist in developing new standard operating procedures to address areas where the department does not yet meet APWA accreditation requirements.
Communicate with representatives from municipalities, counties, and other local government agencies nationwide via phone and email to compare policies, procedures, operational documents, and best practices related to APWA accreditation.
Support Public Works administrative staff with short-term research projects as needed.
Job Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Some college coursework or post-secondary education, preferred.
Ability to use analytical skills with the ability to interpret accreditation requirements and provide recommendations for written standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of professional writing and communication techniques.
Knowledge and experience in local government management and/or public service, preferred.
Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship
Difficulty of Work
Work is performed in a modern office environment. Special events might require work on evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
Personal Work Relationships
This position requires the person to be comfortable reaching out to representatives from other local government agencies via phone and email in a professional and courteous manner.. Furthermore requires the ability to collaborate effectively with Public Works Department team members.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee’s I-9 form to confirm work authorization.
Employer
City of Bloomington, Indiana
Address
401 North Morton Street
Bloomington, Indiana, 47404
Phone
812-349-3404
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