Job Description

Salary: $15.45 - $23.18 Hourly
Location : Bradenton, FL
Job Type: Part-Time (Temporary)
Job Number: 25-00049
Department: Information Technology
Division: Administration
Opening Date: 01/21/2025
Closing Date: 2/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

General Information
Work Location: 1112 Manatee Ave W. Bradenton, Florida 34205
Work Hours: Monday - Friday, 27 hours per week, may vary
Department: Information Technology Services (ITS)
About Our Job

Are you interested in getting hands-on experience in your chosen field? Do you want to make a difference in your community?

Manatee County is dedicated in providing students with an unsurpassed learning experience and insight into the dynamic world of public sector employment.
What you can expect:

• Develop new skills you can apply in the workplace.
• Gain skills that will enhance your resume and increase your career options.
• Explore working in public service!
• Observe and participate in tasks performed daily by skilled professionals.
• Experience workplace culture, office dynamics, and business etiquette.

Your internship will include impactful hands-on work within a county department, networking, professional development, and building lasting connections with other interns, mentors, and Manatee County team members.

Job Description

• Program Dates: The 2025 internship program will begin on May 19th, 2025, and end on August 8th, 2025
• Internship Hours: Up to 27 hours/week (maximum), Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; may vary by department.
• Pay Range: $14 per hour up to $20 per hour (graduate/ master's student), based on the number of credit hours earned.

Department Responsibilities:

Updating the Information Technology Services Continuity of Operations Planning (COOP) plan and Disaster Recovery Plan. These plans serve as a guide during and after emergency activations. Work with ITS departments to update their sections of the COOP plan.

• Meet with each Divisional Manager to review their data and plans.
• Coordinate and facilitate document review sessions with ITS Leadership Team.
• Compile updates and organize the files for ease of use.
• Investigate and recommend three efficiencies between divisions within the plan.

Deliverables

• Updated COOP Plan
• Organized COOP SharePoint
• Updated Disaster Recovery Plan

Internship Program Responsibilities:

• A presentation to the County Administrator and other County Leadership staff is required at the close of the internship program.
• Participate in all organized intern events and trainings.

Your Internship Includes:

• Competitive wages starting at $14.00 hr.
• Hands-on work experience
• Professional headshot
• 1-1 mentoring with county staff
• Professional Development Events:
  • Get to know your County & Facility Tour
  • Beach Patrol Demo & Beach Clean Up
  • Communication Training
  • Natural Resources - Kayak Tour
  • Build your resume with real world career experience
  • Senior Leadership Meeting
  • Speaking for Success

Minimum Qualifications
About You

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma, or equivalent (if applicable)
• Eligible to work in the United States - we love local, national, and international students!
• Currently seeking a diploma or degree through an accredited secondary or post-secondary educational program, or within 12 months after graduation.

Veterans Preference

In accordance with Florida Statute 295.07, F.S., Chapter 55A-7, priority consideration in employment will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of disabled veterans. Applicants claiming preference must provide a DD Form 214 or other acceptable documentation with their application. We are committed to honoring the service and sacrifices of our veterans and their families.

EEO/ADA Statement

Manatee County Government is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources at 941-748-4501 x 3865.

Drug-Free Workplace

Manatee County Government is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida Law.

Emergency Response/Recovery Activities

All employees may be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location, and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.
No Benefits Offered
01

VERY IMPORTANT - When answering supplemental questions about experience, education or certification, please be sure the information is reflected in the Education, Work Experience and Certificates and Licenses sections of your application.

Must include Monthly Salary, Name of Employer, Location, Phone Number and Duties for each employer in Work Experience.
Note: "See Resume" is not acceptable.

Identify all gaps not related to medical reasons.

• I acknowledge the above statement

02

If you are claiming Veteran's Preference, please check category of eligibility

• A disabled veteran who is eligible for receiving compensation under public law administered by Department of Veteran's Affairs and Department of Defense
• The spouse of a veteran who cannot qualify for employment because of total and permanent service-connected disability, or spouse of a veteran missing in action, captured or forcefully detained by a foreign power
• A wartime veteran who has served at least 1 day during a wartime period (active duty for training may not be eligible)
• An un-remarried widow or widower of a Veteran who died of a service-connected disability
• The mother, father, legal guardian, or un-remarried widow or widower of a service member who died as a result of military service under combat-related conditions as verified by the U.S. Department of Defense
• A current member of any reserve component for the United States Armed Forces or the Florida National Guard
• A veteran with a "Honorable" discharge (Active duty for training may not be allowed for eligibility)
• Not claiming Veteran's Preference

03

Which level of education have you achieved?

• No high school equivalency
• High school graduate/equivalent
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree

04

Are you currently enrolled or a recent graduate of an accredited college/university?

• Yes
• No

05

In which field of study is your degree ?
Required Question

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