Mayor's Program 2026 - High School Intern (Water Utilities)

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Job Summary

Job Description

Overview

The High School Intern is an inexperienced administrative position that provides office, clerical, and administrative support and assistance.

Essential Functions

1 Performs a wide range of administrative and clerical tasks to assist and support the administrative department; adheres to office and City policies and procedures.

2 Types form letters, memos, and other documents to assist clerical staff; demonstrates accuracy and speed ensuring effective transcription and document writing.

3 Answers the telephone and engages, assists, or directs callers to appropriate person or location; provides general information and determines necessary direction to send caller.

4 Prepares, tracks, organizes, and monitors folders and files for a variety of documents in specified location; demonstrates strong organizational skills.

5 Sorts, stamps, mails, and/or delivers mail to various locations; performs any tasks related to mail or document delivery throughout the department.

6 Assists in the operation of various office equipment to complete assigned task.

7 Tracks and monitors office inventory and creates re-order list; ensures appropriate inventory is procured, shelves stocked and supplies replenished.

8 Performs any and all other work as needed or assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

1 Basic knowledge of office procedures.

2 Basic knowledge of telephone etiquette.

3 Ability to learn to operate computer keyboard and related software.

4 Ability to apply basic math.

5 Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

6 Must be a student in the Vocational Education Program.

7 Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships.

Experience

None

Licenses and Certifications

None

Education

High School student

Salary Range
 

The salary listed on this job posting is the starting salary range; amount offered will depend upon qualifications.

City of Dallas is an Equal Opportunity Employer.