City of Provo Graduate Internship: Energy Department

Location:
Provo, UT

Salary/Pay Rate:
$15.00/hr (depending on qualifications, as well)

Deadline to Apply:
November 12, 2015 6:00 PM

*Part-time Seasonal Position

Description:
This is a graduate intern position in the Energy Department of Provo City Corporation. The individual appointed to this position will be required to assist, as assigned, in performing technical research and analytical work including, but not limited to, business and operational issues, cost accounting, project management, labor tracking, cost-of-service studies, fixed asset management, and statistical studies. This is a project-oriented position focusing on processes within the Energy Department. The employee will also assist staff members as needed and perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:
Bona fide student in a graduate program in accounting, business or public administration, information systems, or related field. Preference may be given to applicants with experience in governmental accounting.

License:
Valid, driver’s license is required at time of appointment. Applicant may be disqualified on the basis of an unacceptable driving record as reflected by the State Department of Motor Vehicles.

Selection Factors:
Thorough knowledge of: spreadsheets, word processing, computers and PC operating systems, and the fundamentals of relational databases. A strong background in and understanding of accounting, quantitative and statistical analysis, and principles of business and management. Applicant must have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing; interact effectively with co-workers, the public, contractors, developers, and public agency representatives; be self motivated and exercise sound judgement; and work independently.

Schedule/Duration: Approximately twenty (20) hours per week, Monday through Thursday, flexible between 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Duration is approximately one year.

For more important information on this internship, go to this link.

To Apply: 
Apply online at www.provocity.jobs or at the Provo City Division of Human Resources located at 351 West Center Street, Provo, UT, before 6:00 p.m. on the closing date. 


*Dustin Grabau, who informed the MPA program of this internship, is an MPA alum and informed us that this has the potential to lead to a job offer afterwards.