Bernalillo County is 1,160 square miles and is New Mexico’s most populous county with more than 676,000 residents. Bernalillo County government provides a wide range of public services to residents who live in Albuquerque, Los Ranchos and Tijeras with approximately 106,000 residents living in unincorporated areas of the county. Bernalillo County employs approximately 2,500 people and has an annual operating budget, capital investments and other funds of more than $1 billion. Elected officials include five county commissioners, assessor, clerk, probate judge, sheriff and treasurer.

Bernalillo County

Department of Human Resources

Job Descriptions

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JCV112: High School Intern

High School Intern

Job Code
Grade
Bargaining Unit
JCV112
1
None
       
       
Hourly
As Hourly
As Annual
15.55 - 17.36 - 20.01 USD Hourly
$15.55 - $17.36 - $20.01
$32,344.00 - $36,108.80 - $41,620.80

POSITION SUMMARY

Intern will perform a wide range of activities and projects of varying levels of professional complexity within area of specialty.  

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide general administrative and/or clerical support as needed for the Department.
  • Interact directly with colleagues, clientele and/or other internal or external constituencies in the resolution of day-to-day operations.
  • Provide entry-level administrative or technical services in support of operating objectives of the department.
  • Receive guidance, training and mentoring from more senior professional staff.
  • Conduct research and prepare reports based on findings to include recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
  • Participate in the design, planning and implementation of on-going or special projects designed to develop professional skills and expertise.
  • Coordinate with other county departments as necessary acting as a liaison for department, media, and other departments.
  • Incumbent(s) in this classification may handle sensitive and/or confidential records, plans, documents or decisions that require maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information.  

*The above information is intended to outline the general nature and scope of the duties required for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may vary depending on specific job assignments and responsibilities. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be of High School age 16 – 18. May be a graduating senior.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

SCREENING AND COMPLIANCE

The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:

  • Complete the post-offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
  • Comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
  • Complete required FEMA training(s) as assigned to position.
  • May be required to possess a valid New Mexico driver's license and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License while employed in this position.
  • May be required to work flexible hours (weekends and nights).

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • All essential duties are performed indoors.
  • Duties are performed in a temperature-controlled environment.
  • Duties are performed on an even surface, which may be carpeted or tile. Working surface is typically dry.
  • Successful program completion overseen by Intern Coordinator.
  • For Open Space Department Intern, essential duties may be performed indoors or outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
  • For Open Space Department Intern, works with close supervision and directions from Crew Leader and Project Coordinator.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

  • Equipment typically used in the performance of office duties include telephone, photocopy machine, fax machine, computer terminal, computer printer, computer keyboard, and calculator.
  • Materials and products handled in the course of performing essential duties include files, forms, reports, various other paperwork, and a wide variety of basic office supplies.
  • (Open Space Department ONLY) Equipment typically used in the performance of duties can include but are not limited to shovels, hoes, rakes, pitchforks, pruning shears, and assorted hand tools used in the care and maintenance of growing spaces. Gloves, boots, and eye protection are utilized in performance of essential duties.

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