Job Description

Salary: $14.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Location : Bradenton, FL

Job Type: Part-Time (Temporary)

Job Number: 25-00051

Department: County Administrator

Division: County Administration

Opening Date: 01/21/2025

Closing Date: 2/4/2025 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: County Administration

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 2024 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.

Project Summary: GIS System and Content Audit for Enhanced User and Data Management

The intern will conduct an audit of the Manatee County's GIS systems, including ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and ArcGIS Enterprise Portal (Portal), to ensure the accuracy and efficiency of system operations. This project will involve verifying the user lists in both systems by cross-referencing them with the County's MS Windows Active Directory (AD) to identify discrepancies and ensure that access is granted only to current and authorized users.

Additionally, the intern will perform a comprehensive content audit of AGOL and Portal to address issues such as missing icons, empty groups, layers lacking metadata, and other inconsistencies that may hinder system usability. As part of this effort, the intern will inventory data layers to document critical details such as the creator, owner, editor, and consumer of each dataset. This inventory and data cleansing will support improved accountability and data governance within the GIS systems.

Department Responsibilities:

• Review GIS data and database architecture across all County departments
• Ensure the County's systems and user lists are accurate and current
• Conduct content audit of both public facing and internal GIS systems
• Develop recommendation for the ITS Department to adopt specific GIS system improvements

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.

The Manatee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees. For more information about our employee benefits, which are governed by policy and subject to change, visit:

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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

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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

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Which level of education have you achieved?

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

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

• Yes
• No

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In which field of study is your degree ?

Required Question

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