Intern II (Dallas Water Utility) Non Civil Service

Dallas City Hall; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Dallas City Hall offers a part-time Intern II position within the Dallas Water Utility. This role develops practical knowledge of municipal government operations while supporting administrative, clerical, and research tasks for professional growth.

The Intern II assists in procedures, planning, and special projects, gaining experience in budgeting, personnel, and public relations. This program suits students pursuing university requirements and looking to grow within a civic environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to diplomatically interact with city officials.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information for projects and reports.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team on tasks.
• Ability to write clear, concise reports and summaries.
• Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with staff.

Responsibilities

• Develops rules and procedures to support department operations.
• Assist in planning events and public relations activities.
• Conduct studies or projects to supplement internship knowledge.
• Support budgeting, grants, accounting, and monthly financial reporting.
• Perform payroll, benefits training, and personnel administration tasks.
• Draft speeches, handle correspondence, and schedule events.
• Analyze information and present relevant facts for decision makers.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Diplomatic communication

Analytical skills

Independent / teamwork

Report writing

Relationship building

Education

High school or university student

Job description

Intern II (Dallas Water Utility) Non Civil Service### Intern II (Dallas Water Utility) Non Civil ServiceApply: DWUFloodAdmin: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 6, 2026 (15 days left to apply): 26-28223**Dallas is Growing. Grow With Us.**Looking for more than just a job? The City of Dallas offers careers with purpose. With competitive benefits, growth opportunities, and a vibrant work culture,we’re committed to helping you thrive while you help our city flourish. Be part of a team that’s committed to service, innovation, and community.**Job Summary**As a part-time employee, performs administrative and/or research work relating to one or more functional areas in the administration of a municipal government to develop/reinforce working knowledge of municipal government operations for professional growth or to meet the internship requirements of a university at the graduate level.**Job Description****Overview**The Intern II is a more experienced part-time employee that assists in performing various administrative, clerical, or secretarial duties developing working knowledge of municipal government procedures for professional growth or to meet the internship requirements of a school or University.**Essential Functions****1** Develops rules and regulations, assesses needs, implements and improves new or existing procedures, and coordinates various activities to assist in the administration of a department or division.**2** Participates in finding solutions to existing problems and discusses proposals with administrative personnel in planning and executing administrative functions, special events and public relations activities to acquire skills in problem solving as part of a good internship program.**3** Conducts individual studies or projects in one or more city department or division to supplement knowledge acquired in a specialized area entailing diverse duties such as clerical duties, or those relating to inventory, bookkeeping, maintenance and marketing.**4** Performs and assists in a variety of functions such as special services including contracts management, emergency preparedness, damage control, architecture, engineering and construction; supports financial services such as budgeting, grants and trust management, accounting, purchasing, revenue forecasting, and monthly financial reporting to supplement knowledge gained through academic courses.**5** Performs various personnel functions such as payroll, insurance, worker's compensation, safety, hiring and promotion, training, retirement, termination, affirmative action, benefits training, taxes and medical reports to acquire supplementary knowledge in the area of personnel administration.**6** Writes speeches, answers correspondence, maintains files, and assists in scheduling and coordinating events.**7** Establishes working relationships conducive tom completion of internship assignments; analyzes information gathered regarding research problems and presents pertinent facts to those responsible for solving them so that informed decisions can more effectively be made.**8** Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.**Knowledge and Skills****1** Ability to diplomatically interact with city officials.**2** Ability to investigate and analyze.**3** Ability to work independently or as part of a team.**4** Ability to write clear, concise reports.**5** Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.**Experience**None**Licenses and Certifications**None**Education**Currently in High School or university as appropriate.**Salary Range**$21.50 - $21.78The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.