Codes and Industrialized Buildings Intern
Job Description for Internship Position
Overview:
The Intern will be responsible for supporting activities within the Construction Codes and Industrialized Buildings Programs
Agency Name: Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) Central Office
Skill Level: Entry Level
Position Type: Limited Part Time (6 months), 24-29 hours a week, flexible schedule
Description:
The Intern will assist the Office of Industrialized Buildings (IB) which is responsible for manufactured or factory-built structures to comply with the current State Minimum Standard Codes for construction and IB Program Rules for its intended application and use. The Intern will work closely with third party inspection agencies, IB manufacturers and the Industrialized Buildings Advisory Committee (IBAC).
The Intern will assist the Office of Construction Codes which is responsible for promulgating and maintaining the current Georgia State Minimum Standard Codes for construction and State Amendments. This program provides technical code assistance to local city and county governments, building and fire officials, architects and engineers, commercial contractors and homebuilders, construction industry and trades representatives and the general public.
The Intern will be responsible for performing and coordinating various administrative functions, such as preparing, analyzing, storing, retrieving, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files and disseminating technical information by using the telephone, mail services, websites, and e-mail.
The Intern will also be assigned other projects and duties as needed. The position will be located in the Central Atlanta Office of the Department of Community Affairs and will be funded for a limited time period of 6 months.
Qualifications:
- Preference will be given to applicants that have already completed a Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., architecture, engineering, economics, business, political science, public policy, or public administration)
- Student applicants must have completed 3 or more years from an accredited college or university in a relevant area of study
- Applicant must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access, etc.)
- All applicants must possess a minimum GPA of 2.5 based on a 4.0 scale at the time of application
- Self-motivated, ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines with limited supervision
- Keen attention to detail, ability to multi-task, analyze and resolve specific problems
- Willingness to work effectively in a team environment
- Good verbal and written communication skills
To Apply:
Qualified applicants should send a cover letter and resume via email addressed to:
Georgia Department of Community Affairs
Attn: Ted Miltiades
60 Executive Park South, NE
Atlanta, GA 30329
Phone: 404-679-3106
E-mail: Ted.Miltiades@dca.ga.gov