Summary This opportunity is for high school students who are juniors or seniors and enrolled in the Career & Technical Education (CTE program) through their high school. Under direct supervision, performs general routine work in an office, vocation, or technical work environment, depending on the area of assignment. This program is designed to provide practical work experience for high school students. Essential Functions Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Must maintain good attendance and a minimum of 40 hours of station time (classroom and practicals) per month. Assists with routine technical work in the areas of fire operations, equipment maintenance and operations, inventory control, or basic inspection work. Runs errands, cleans, and maintains working area. Supports the relationship between the Somerton Cocopah Fire Department and the public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; promotes the City goals and priorities and complies with all City policies and procedures .Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned. Refers complex requests, incidents, or problems to senior staff to facilitate continued improvement of customer services. Shadows and assists with routine fire or medical calls with fire department staff. Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Good interpersonal skills and the ability to relate/interact positively with others.

REQUIREMENTS

Must be currently enrolled in and attending a local high school; Be actively enrolled in a Career & Technical Education (CTE) program; Be referred by the high school CTE Coordinator; Be willing to commit to learning office procedures, technical and/or vocational procedures, processes, equipment, and protocols. Positions assigned to the Somerton Police Department must pass a background check.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a standard office environment. May occasionally be required to bend, reach, stoop, and lift objects.