POSITION DESCRIPTION

Planning and Construction Intern

POSITION GOAL: Obtain practical work experience and supplement a formal educational program while providing assistance to the Planning and Construction Department. Assignments may include planning designs and construction drawings, specifications, cost estimates, office work, fieldwork, and construction inspection.

CLASSIFICATION: Hourly – Non-Exempt – Intern

COMPENSATION: $17.00 per hour. Employer and employee contribution to Public Employees Retirement System

REPORTS TO: Chief of Planning and Construction Officer

DIRECT REPORTS: None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
•  Knowledge and experience proficiency with industry standard computer programs including AutoCAD or related software, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Bluebeam or Adobe software.
•  Research and data collection skills.
•  Interpersonal skills such as: problem-solving, positivity, open to feedback, integrity, teamwork, persistence, dependability.
•  Ability to create and assist in creation of construction documents.
•  Ability to assess construction projects and conditions.
•  Ability to use survey equipment and measuring devices with training.
•  Ability to perform research relating to construction materials, specifications, and installation techniques.
•  Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

•  Assist in the production of construction drawings and specifications.
•  Perform field inspections, audits, data collection and physical assessments of capital assets.
•  Assist in the production of conceptual and planning drawings for park improvement projects.
•  Scanning documents, plan sets, organizing project and departmental files
•  Assist in the development of department processes and standards.
•  Investigate, research and compile information as necessary to complete studies, cost estimates and reports.
•  Inspection and monitoring of construction projects including recording observations, completing daily inspection reports and required documentation
•  Develop computer software skills to take fully advantage of design and planning software.
•  Other Park District work related duties as assigned.

EQUIPMENT USED: Variety of office equipment, survey equipment, writing instruments, printers, other computing devices. AutoCAD, Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, Adobe, utility vehicles, and park vehicles as assigned.

MINIMUM POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Alternates to the following position requirements may be made as Metroparks finds appropriate and acceptable.

Education: Has completed at least one year towards a bachelor’s degree program in landscape architecture, architecture, civil engineering or related field and is currently pursuing or has recently completed a bachelor’s degree.

Experience: Some experience with AutoCAD or other related drafting programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint, Bluebeam or Adobe software. 

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

•  Up to 40 hours per week. Schedule may include evenings and weekends as needed.
•  Length of internship is Minimum of 10 weeks. Continued length of internship and hours per week may be variable, dependent on needs of the employee and the district; internship may be extended as agreed upon between employee and Metroparks but shall not exceed three years total or one year beyond graduation from degree program.
•  Work is conducted in an office setting and periodically in the field. Physical agility to visit construction sites and transport equipment necessary for required fieldwork.
•  Ability to perform on-site inspections of park district assets and construction projects in all site and weather conditions.
•  Location: Fallen Timbers office. Will require travel to parks throughout Lucas County.
•  May require use of personal vehicle.