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STUDENT INTERN

(Temp.) Fire Rescue Division Pay Grade 99 M-F 8A-5P Up to 40 hours (Flexible schedule) $18/hour Non-exempt Primary work location: 2472 Clower Lane Bartow, FL 33830 When applying, include documentation of student status (i.e. class schedule and/or receipt of recent payment). Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Essential functions and job-related requirements, including physical and cognitive demands, are described below. This job description outlines the general scope of duties and responsibilities and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all tasks that may be assigned.

MAJOR FUNCTION

Provide assistance and support to the staff for the Polk County Fire Rescue Division of the Board of County Commissioners organization. The internship will provide job training and development in some fire rescue functions, including providing prompt and courteous customer service to internal and external customers.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Supports immediate supervisor and other office personnel by performing clerical, secretarial and related office work, which follows the established procedures, practices, and policies of the assigned office using personal computers and other general office equipment.
• Assists, initiates, and completes assigned duties and gathers information for supervisor's use or to meet work unit's needs/requirements.
• Drafts, prepares, proofreads, types, processes and/or research; forms, memoranda, letters, records, reports, summaries, and other related office material using word processing and other software utilized by the work unit.
• Follows up on assignments to ensure timely results.
• Assembles related material for meetings, conferences, and other related work unit needs/requirements.
• Assists in delivering uniforms to various stations.
• Supports personnel with uniform sizing and checking uniform manifest.
• Assists in reviewing statements and ensures that purchase orders are submitted and extended correctly.
• Interacts with the public, other employees, or officials via telephone or in person providing information and responding to inquiries as directed by supervisor.
• May handle routine mail duties.
• Performs related duties as required.