Underwater Robotics Intern

Salary: $15.00 - $19.32 Hourly
Location : Bradenton, FL
Job Type: Part-Time (Temporary)
Job Number: 24-00052
Department: Natural Resources
Opening Date: 01/23/2024
Closing Date: 2/6/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
General Information
Natural Resources - Underwater Robotics Internship
Education and Volunteer Division
840 99th St NW Bradenton, FL 34209
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-5pm (up to 29 hrs/week, flexible schedule, some nights, and weekends will be required)
Providing quality customer service to our citizens, business owners and visitors is Manatee County Government's top priority, and that starts with our employees. We value in everything we do, and we look for friendly, innovative employees who share those values.
The has a passion to preserve and protect our environment in Manatee County, mixed with a compassion for the well-being of our community and its visitors. From ecological testing of our estuaries' water quality to offering classes in the outdoors, the Natural Resources Department staff take to heart their responsibilities of ensuring we are all surrounded by a safe and beautiful environment that will enhance the quality of life for all in Manatee County. The Education & Volunteer Division is responsible for maintaining a diverse offering of programs within Manatee County's conservation properties and parks; all of which serve to connect participants to nature and inspire a spark of respect and wonder for the natural world.
Underwater Robotics Internship - This internship will focus on offering grant-funded educational programs to teach the basics of underwater Remotely Operated Vehicles (ROVs). The intern will assist in developing lesson plans, teaching lessons, and assisting students build ROV kits at Robinson Preserve. The student course will involve engineering challenges with a competition at the end of the course.
Job Description
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Minimum Qualifications

• Interns must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program (must provide an official transcript) or a recent graduate.
• Applicants from all fields, including but not limited to recreation, education, or environmental studies, with a strong interest in public service or public administration are welcome to apply.
• Jobs that fall into this level require some exposure to or familiarity with area of assigned duties.
• Valid driver's license may be required.

Required Skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Experience with circuitry or robotics.

Desired Skills

• Experience teaching or working with children.
• Proficient communication and interpersonal skills to interact with the public.
• Self-starter, capable of performing individual tasks as part of a larger team.
• Well-organized and able to resolve routine situations and problems.
• Knowledge of business communications.
• Knowledge of office practices, methods, and procedures.

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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Please choose from the following:

• I am currently enrolled in an undergraduate program, and I can provide an official transcript.
• I am currently enrolled in a graduate program, and I can provide an official transcript.
• I am a recent graduate.
• I am not currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program, nor did I recently graduate.

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What is your proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite?

• None
• Beginner
• Intermediate
• Advanced

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What is your experience level with circuitry or robotics?

• none
• Beginner level
• Intermediate level
• High level

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Applicants from all fields including but not limited to recreation, education, or environmental studies, with a strong interest in public service or public administration may apply. Please indicate your field of study.
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