Student Intern II

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 2,755,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Houston through the Strategic Procurement Division is seeking a Student Intern II to observe and assist professionals in daily activities at 611 Walker St. This internship runs Monday–Friday and may involve a variety of admin and analytical tasks within a city procurement program.

Candidates should be college students with no required prior experience. Preference will be given to applicants with experience using Microsoft Apps and Power BI; a pre-employment drug test and physical

Qualifications

• Candidates must be college students.
• No prior work experience required.
• Preference given to applicants with experience using Microsoft Apps and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Learning about area of career interest by observing and assisting professionals in their daily activities.
• Assists in the coordination, administration and/or monitoring of specific programs.
• Performs general administrative, analytical and operating activities associated with a specific program.
• Research topics pertinent to specific area of study and work.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.

Tools

Microsoft Apps

Power BI

Job description

Position Overview

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Job Classification

Student Intern II

Division

Strategic Procurement Division

Reporting Location

611 Walker St.

Workdays & Hours

MONDAY – FRIDAY

Subject to change*

Responsibilities

• Learning about area of career interest by observing and assisting professionals in their daily activities.
• Assists in the coordination, administration and/or monitoring of specific programs.
• Performs general administrative, analytical and operating activities associated with a specific program.
• Research topics pertinent to specific area of study and work.
• Assists with special projects as assigned.

Working Conditions

There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

Education Requirements

Requires the ability and knowledge for analysis and interpretation of procedures, policies and practices attainable through specific education and/or training programs in a specialty or technical field. (Individuals are college students)

Experience Requirements

No experience is required

License Requirements

None

Preferences

Prefernce shall be given to candidates with experience in using Microsoft Apps and Power BI.

• Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.**

Selection / Skills Tests Required

Department may administer skills assessment test

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

Safety Impact Position

No

Salary Information

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate’s qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade

10

EOE - Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.