COLLEGE INTERN

The City of Milwaukee is proud to employ a diverse workforce that is committed to providing exemplary service to the City’s residents. If you have a passion for being a part of an inclusive team of public servants, please consider the following opportunity.

The College Intern assigned to the Appraisal and Administrative Divisions of the Assessor’s Office assists staff with research projects, develops reports, and provides departmental support services.

The College Intern works between 10-20 hours per week while enrolled in a related program in an accredited college or university.

Research, Reports, and Data Entry

• Assist the administrative and appraisal staff in compiling information for research projects and with conducting assessment-related data entry.
• Provide information relating to property sales, assessments, and valuations for assessment managers, realtors, title companies, appraisers, City departments, and the general public.

Clerical Support

• Provide general clerical assistance, such as distributing mail, answering phones, and performing word processing, including conducting mail merge.
• Perform document scanning and filing.

We welcome qualified individuals with disabilities who are interested in employment and will make reasonable accommodations during the hiring process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, as amended by the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) of 2008.

City’s COVID Vaccine Policy:

To be considered fully vaccinated for purposes of this policy, all individuals who have accepted an employment offer must complete an FDA-approved vaccine at the recommended dosage and time interval prior to their employment start date, or have an approved religious or medical accommodation prior to their employment start date. Unless a job candidate has an approved religious or medical accommodation from the City of Milwaukee (see below), they must submit the Vaccination Attestation form prior to their employment start date. You can find further information relative to the City’s Covid-19 Vaccination Policy here. 

• College Interns must be able to physically able to lift and move up to 10 pounds unassisted on occasion.
• College Interns must maintain enrollment in an accredited college or university in order to retain eligibility in this title.

1. Current enrollment in an accredited college or university in a program that includes coursework in business, data analytics, geographic information systems (GIS), real estate, urban planning, statistics, information systems, public administration, economics, or a closely related field.

NOTICE: Please do not attach your academic transcripts to your employment application. The hiring department will verify candidates’ education as part of the background screening process prior to extending any job offers.

Technical

• Knowledge of descriptive statistics used for reporting findings.
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn and discern a variety of documents such as Pictometry data, personal property statements, and building permits.
• Attention to detail and accurate proofreading skills.
• Ability to perform job-related mathematical calculations accurately.
• Analytical, problem-solving, and data interpretation skills.
• Ability to read and interpret work-related documents such as Wisconsin State Statutes, the Wisconsin Property Assessment Manual (WPAM), and basic real estate theory.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Office, and the Internet.
• Ability to learn and use job-related technical tools and resources such as the Coastal Area Management Act (CAMA) and geographic information systems (GIS).

Communication and Interpersonal

• Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to produce correspondence and reports.
• Ability to build and maintain good working relationships with customers and colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to work cooperatively and fairly with people whose backgrounds may differ from one's own.

Judgment and Responsibility

• Ability to work effectively independently and as a member of a team.
• Ability to follow through on assignments and long-term projects.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and a strong sense of integrity.
• Ability to organize assignments and manage time to complete tasks based on departmental deadlines.
• Ability to be professional, dependable, flexible, and adaptable.
• Ability to be detail- and quality-oriented.

The current starting hourly rate for the College Intern (Pay Range 9IN) is $15.60, and the incentive starting hourly rate for City of Milwaukee residents is $16.07.

THE SELECTION PROCESS will be job related and will consist of one or more of the following: an evaluation of education, experience and/or responses to supplemental questions; a written or performance test, a structured interview or other assessment methods. The Department of Employee Relations reserves the right to call only the most qualified candidates to structured interviews and performance examinations. Structured interviews may include written exercises. Selection process component weights will be determined by further analysis of the job.

INITIAL FILING DATE The examination will be held as soon as practical after the deadline listed above. Receipt of applications may be discontinued at any time after this date without prior notice. However, recruitment may continue until the needs of the City have been met. Qualified applicants will be notified of the date, time, and place of the examination. Unless otherwise required by law, the City of Milwaukee will not provide alternative test administration. The applicant is responsible for attending all phases of the job selection process at the time and place designated by the City of Milwaukee.

• APPLICATIONS and further information may be accessed by visiting www.jobapscloud.com/MIL.
• Applications and transcripts should be submitted no later than the deadline listed above.
• If you would like assistance completing an application, please contact the Department of Employee Relations at (414) 286-3751 or staffinginfo@milwaukee.gov.
• The Department of Employee Relations is located at City Hall, 200 E Wells St, Room 706, Milwaukee, WI 53202.

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“The City of Milwaukee values and encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.”