About this role
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The Austin Facilities Management’s (AFM) mission is to provide reliable, efficient and sustainable City facilities. We provide property management, custodial, maintenance, project management and other asset management services to optimize the comfort and operational efficiency for our fellow City Departments.
The Intern position will work to support AFM’s mission by assisting the Office of the City Architect as a Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Engineering Technician. The intern will operate computerized drafting software. This role offers hands-on experience contributing to the planning, design, and management of City facilities while supporting high-quality, standardized project delivery.
Job Description:
Internship - Undergraduate Level:
1. Observes and assists professionals in the assigned department to learn about areas of career interest.
2. Assists, as necessary, in the coordination, administration, or monitoring of specific programs.
3. Assists, as necessary, with researching, collecting and organizing data, performing analyses, and preparing reports to supplement knowledge gained through academic courses.
4. Participates, as necessary, in finding solutions to existing problems and discusses recommendations with administrative personnel to acquire skills in problem solving.
5. Assists with special projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Internship – Undergraduate Level
Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent.
Enrolled in an accredited college or university undergraduate degree program, with some advanced coursework related to the internship program.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Proficiency in Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) using Autodesk Revit and AutoCAD
Coursework or training in architecture, engineering, drafting, or a related technical field
Notes to Candidate:
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8am – 5 pm with a flexible schedule.
Pay Rate:
$23.13 per hour
Location:
411 Chicon Street, Austin, Texas 78702
Note:
A resume and cover letter is required for this position. Please be sure to upload your documents for consideration.
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Other facts
About City of Austin
An award-winning employer, the City of Austin has a Council-Manager form of government and employs 13.8K employees. The City Manager, appointed by the City Council, is responsible to the Council for the management of City employees, and for the administration of all City affairs.
In order to achieve the vision of making Austin the most livable city in the country, Austin’s city government’s mission is to be the best-managed city in the country. The City continues to implement its best‐managed mission through transparent business practices, excellence in public service, innovative leadership, and providing services that are reliable, safe, efficient, and above national standards.
The Austin metro area population is more than 2 million people. Geographically, Austin consists of approximately 326 square miles.
Austin is nationally recognized as a great place to live due in part to its diverse population, as well as its promotion of a year-round outdoor active lifestyle. Austin’s quality of life has become its biggest economic development engine, and the City’s diverse demographic structure serves to support and enrich its quality of life. Austin is fortunate to offer a host of broad-ranged educational opportunities as host to six universities, a robust community college system, and numerous other institutions of higher learning.
What you'll do
- The intern will assist the Office of the City Architect as a Computer-Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) Engineering Technician. Responsibilities include operating computerized drafting software and contributing to the planning, design, and management of City facilities.
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