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SUMMARY STATEMENT:

Under direct supervision, performs work in a structured learning program to gain practical work experience in an administrative or professional field in state government. May rotate between assignments within the agency to learn and contribute to administrative or professional processes. Performs related duties as assigned. This classification exists for individuals pursuing a career in a field closely related to the area of assignment. It is designed by the Department to provide an educational benefit to the incumbent. This classification is uncovered; the incumbent serves at the pleasure of the Director of the Department of Public Safety.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (not intended to be all inclusive):

  1. Assists Department employees in performing a variety of assignments of a support, administrative, or technical nature based on the needs of an assigned area.
  2. Performs research and prepares reports on assigned topics.
  3. Participates in program planning, development, implementation, and evaluation.
  4. Performs special projects or assignments as directed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Knowledge of:

  1. spelling, grammar, and punctuation to produce and proofread simple written documents.

Skill in:

  1. the use of a computer and the applications Microsoft Word and Excel.

Ability to:

  1. establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted during the assignment.
  2. communicate orally and in writing to present information in a logical and understandable format.
  3. understand written and verbal instructions to complete assigned tasks accurately.
  4. exercise good judgment in safeguarding confidential or sensitive information.
  5. read, comprehend, and interpret written materials of simple to moderate complexity.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Office setting.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. Must be at least 18 years of age at the start of the internship.
  2. Must have the legal right to work in the United States. 
  3. Must complete a background check.
  4. Must pass a drug screen. 
  5. Must be enrolled in a college program or its equivalent.