Graduate Student Summer Intern III epidemiology Program Unpaid
Graduate Student Summer Intern III (Epidemiology Program) Unpaid Salary $0.00 Hourly Location TX 78235, TX Job Type 4C Temp Department SA Metro Health District Job Number 2018-00688 Closing 4/5/2018 8:31 AM Central * Description * Benefits * Questions Job Summary Under general supervision, the City of San Antonio's Metropolitan Health District, Epidemiology Program is seeking an intern. We will consider candidates who are currently enrolled in a U.S. Department of Education accredited school working toward a Master Degree in Public Health. Exercises no supervision. This position is an "unclassified" position and has no disciplinary appeal rights to the Municipal Civil Service Commission. This position is likewise subject to at-will employment status, and can be terminated at any time for any reason. Essential Job Functions * Learns about area of career interest by observing and assisting professionals in the assigned department where work will be performed. * May assist in the coordination, administration and/or monitoring of specific programs. * May assist with conducting research, collecting and organizing data, performing analyses and preparing reports. * May propose solutions to existing problems and discuss recommendations with administrative personnel. * Assists with special projects as assigned. Job Requirements * Must be enrolled in a U.S. Department of Education accredited degree program, graduate or post graduate. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: * A resume is required and must be attached to your online application. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Enrollment in U.S. Department of Education accredited degree program related to Public Health and/or Epidemiology. * Valid driver's license. APPLICANT INFORMATION: * If selected for this position, official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses must be submitted at the time of processing. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. * Please be advised that if selected for this position, information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position will be needed for employment verification. Applicants claiming military service to meet the experience requirement for this position may attach a DD214 to the application. * Unless otherwise stated, applicants are permitted to substitute two years of related full-time experience for one year of higher education or one year of related higher education for two years of experience in order to meet the minimum requirements of the job. One year of full-time experience is defined as 30 or more hours worked per week for 12 months. One year of higher education is defined as 30 credit hours completed at an accredited college or university. * Applicants selected for employment with the City of San Antonio in this position must receive satisfactory results from pre-employment drug testing and background checks. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: * Physical requirements include occasional lifting/carrying of 5 pounds; visual acuity, speech and hearing; hand and eye coordination and manual dexterity necessary to operate a computer keyboard and basic office equipment. Subject to sitting, standing, reaching, walking, twisting, and kneeling to perform the essential functions. Working conditions are primarily inside an office environment. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * Self-motivation and ability to work with minimal supervision. * Skill in operating a personal computer and utilizing rudimentary software. * Ability to create clear and concise reports. * Ability to learn pertinent Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances. * Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the general public. The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one. For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio: http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp NOTE: * Part-Time and Temporary positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits. * Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA full-time positions may be different than what is listed at the above link. 01 What best describes the type of program you are currently enrolled in: * Vocational or Technical School Program * Associate's Degree Program * Bachelor's Degree Program * Master's Degree Program * Doctoral / Juris Doctoral Degree Program (PhD or JD) * Other Program * I am not enrolled in a program at a vocational/technical school, college, or university. 02 Please list your degree major/minor: 03 How many hours are you required to complete for your program? 04 In 300 words or less, what are your career goals? How will this internship help you attain those goals? Note: If your degree program requires an internship and/or if you will receive college/program credit for an internship, please include that information in your response. 05 What best describes your highest level of education? * High School Diploma or GED recognized by the Texas Education Agency or a regional accrediting agency * 30+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university * 60+ completed semester hours (credits) from an accredited college or university * Associate's Degree from an accredited college or university