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Intern (CDBG)

City of Dothan
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This position may be considered for full time employment.

 

 

Pay Rates vary:

$16.72/hour for Freshmen and Sophomores

$22.30/hour for Juniors, Seniors, Recent Graduates (within the last 12 months) and returning City of Dothan interns.

 

This is an INTERNSHIP position and ALL applicants must be registered full time students and/or post graduate students within the last twelve months to apply.  

The Internship Program is designed to be mutually beneficial for the student and the City of Dothan, and while the City considers this program a part of the overall workforce planning system, there can be NO guarantee of full-time employment at the end of the internship.  Funding for this program will be determined annually.

 

The student internship position is a twelve (12) week assignment designed to enrich students through employment opportunities with the City of Dothan. 

 

The Intern will complete assigned tasks including, but not limited to, providing program or project support to the Community Development Block Grant Program.

 

Major Duties

 

 

  • Assists with Monitoring of subrecipient agencies and contractors by participating in on-site visits, organizing files, and reviewing documentation.   

 

  • Assists with completion of environmental reviews, to include researching, using HUD mapping tools and resources, and preparing related documentation.

 

  • Assists with Davis-Bacon compliance, including review of certified payrolls, wage rate sheets, and contractor submissions.

 

  • Prepares and edits public notices, reports, and correspondence related to environmental reviews and program administration.

 

  • Participates in committee and City Commission meetings, as well as meetings with subrecipients and contractors, as needed.

 

  • Assists with general project organization and recordkeeping for ongoing CDBG activities.

 

  • Other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

 

  • Knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques commonly applied in community planning

 

  • Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs; MS Office programs (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc).

 

  • Skill in problem solving.

 

  • Skill organizing, prioritizing, and planning.

 

  • Skill in interpersonal relations.

 

  • Skill in oral and written communication.

 

  • Ability to interact professionally with elected officials & staff of various jurisdictions.

 

  • Ability to research and interpret federal program regulations and guidelines.

 

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

 

The intern will operate under close supervision of the CDBG Program Administrator.

 

GUIDELINES

 

Guidelines include the HUD Code of Federal Regulations, grant program policies and procedures, the Davis Bacon Act, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.  


 

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

 

  • The work consists of varied administrative and technical duties. Strict regulations contribute to the complexity of the position. Other tasks may be assigned. 

 

  • The purpose of this position is to provide pre-professional support to professional staff.

 

CONTACTS

 

  • Contacts are co-workers, other city personnel, elected and appointed officials, representatives of non-profit agencies, HUD officials, state officials, contractors, engineers, sub-recipients, representatives of faith-based organizations, housing developers, and members of the public.

 

  • Contacts are typically to exchange information, resolve problems, justify matters, and provide services. 

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

 

  • The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table. The employee occasionally lifts light objects.

 

  • The work is typically performed in an office.

 

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY


 

None.

 

Minimum Qualifications

 

  • Graduation from a standard senior-high school or GED equivalent, as recognized by the United States Department of Education (USDE) or Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA); and


 

  • Completed a minimum of twenty-four (24) credit hours, by the end of Spring 2026 in pursuit of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Urban Planning, Community Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or closely related field form an accredited* college or university; and 


 

  • A 2.5 (on a 4.0 scale) or better GPA on all completed coursework (provide the most recent transcript); and 


 

  • Prior work experience, community involvement, or participation in extra-curricular activities.


*Accredited through an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) or the Council for Higher Education (CHEA).

 

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Possession of a valid operator driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.  (PBA 09/10/01)


 

  • An applicant for this position is subject to various background investigations up to and including a criminal, credit, past employment, and reference checks.


 

  • Employees are required to submit to Drug and Alcohol testing in accordance with the City of Dothan policy which includes pre-employment and random tests for the duration of employment in this position. (PBA 08/13/12).


 

  • Must meet the City of Dothan’s employment physical standards which include drug/alcohol testing

 

Application / Examination

Qualified applicants will be evaluated on training and experience as documented on their application.  This evaluation will comprise 100% of their final grade.

Applicants with a disability who feel they need accommodation should contact the Personnel Department by the closing date of this advertisement by emailing jobs@dothan.org.

 

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