Hybrid Internship - Operational Analysis at Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County, GA

About the Department

Reports to: Management Analyst or Internal Auditor  

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Classification: Non-Merit - Serves at the discretion of the Internal Auditor

Time Commitment: Approximately 8 to 12 hours per week 

Safety Sensitive: No

Purpose

The pay for this internship is $15.60/hr. This internship will provide a meaningful experiential learning opportunity. Interns will receive professional opportunities, exposure to government officials and operations, and attend county-wide, professional meetings. Upon request, we will work with your college/university to accommodate the requirements of your school's internship program.

 

Assignment Start: As soon as possible 

Hours: Flexible; Approximately 8 to 16 hours per week during normal office hours, M-F from 8:00 – 5:00. 

Assignment End: Flexible; End of Fall Semester (Dec. 2025 – Jan. 2026); or end of Spring Semester (May 2026 – June 2026), depending on hire date and as negotiated with supervisor.

Position Duties

High school diploma or equivalent 

Preferred Education: Preferably currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Masters level program leading to a degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Public Administration, Political Science, Criminal Justice, Data Analytics, Management, Legal Studies, Public Policy, Social Work, Sociology, Statistics, Journalism, or a closely related field. If enrolled as an Undergraduate student, preference will be given to Senior-level standing.  Our ideal candidate will be flexible, open to learning new ideas, and passionate about serving the community. 

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe products and Photoshop software is desirable.

Minimum Qualifications

The intern in this program will be given the following tasks:

 

• Assist with the development of various government audits, at all stages of formulation (preliminary research, staff interviews, data collection, analysis, findings, recommendations, presentations);
• Attend occasional meetings (Audit Committee; Public-Safety Civilian Oversight Committee), preparing material for distribution and taking notes/minutes;
• Create standard template forms, applications, and other documents;
• Engage in outreach activities related to department initiatives;
• Draft reports related to government audits, including narrative explanations partnered with photos, spreadsheets, charts, and graphs;
• Assist with data entry and formatting;
• Perform statistical analysis on raw data from research, surveys, or interviews;
• Analyze data trends;
• Assist with website design and maintenance;
• Other duties as needed

 

Learning Outcomes and Deliverables:

 

• Working knowledge of the intricacies of local government across a spectrum of department/programs in accordance with Operational Analysis tasks.
• Understanding of the performance/financial audit process and procedures.
• Learn daily routines of a local government office, including general administration.
• Conduct policy research and best practices in development of audit reports
• Gain an understanding of public safety initiatives and justice reforms.
• Examine organizational structures, goals, and objectives.

Other Qualifications

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment including a computer, copier, calculator, facsimile machine, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. This position requires: walking, standing, bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, seeing, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those of light work.

 

DATA CONCEPTION: Requires the ability to compare and/or judge the readily observable functional structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to hear, speak and/or signal people or groups of people to convey or exchange information. Includes receiving assignments and/or directions from supervisors.

 

LANGUAGE ABILITY: Requires the ability to read a variety of reports, laws, regulations, manuals and informational documentation, directions, instructions, and methods and procedures. Requires the ability to prepare correspondence using prescribed formats and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction, and style. Requires the ability to speak to people with poise, voice control, and confidence.

 

INTELLIGENCE: Requires the ability to learn and understand complex principles and techniques; to acquire and be able to expound on knowledge of topics related to primary occupation; and to make independent judgments in the absence of management.

 

VERBAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, and to follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of administrative languages including human resources and legal terminology.

 

NUMERICAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract totals; multiply and divide; utilize and determine percentages.

 

FORM/SPATIAL APTITUDE: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width, and shape, visually with office equipment.

 

MOTOR COORDINATION: Requires the ability to coordinate hands, fingers, and eyes accurately in using office equipment. Requires the ability to use the keyboard, lift, bend, push, and pull objects or materials using body parts as the position necessitates.

 

MANUAL DEXTERITY: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items such as a computer, typewriter, copier, audio, video and various camera equipment, etc. Must have the ability to use one hand for twisting or turning motion while coordinating other hand with different activities.

Must have minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

 

COLOR DISCRIMINATION: May require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.

 

INTERPERSONAL DISCRIMINATION: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under minimum stress when confronted with an emergency.

 

PHYSICAL COMMUNICATION: Requires the ability to talk and/or hear: (Talking - expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words). (Hearing - perceiving nature of sounds by ear). Must be able to communicate via telephone.

ACCGov is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. ACCGov is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Leah Jagatic, HR Coordinator, Human Resources, 762-400-6370 or [email protected].

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