Make a difference and join the DCA Team!  DCA gives employees more to do than merely make a living.  We are serious about helping Georgia's families live more abundantly with a greater sense of hope and achievement.  If public service, a great environment, and the desire to enrich the lives of others motivate you to do your best work, you should consider joining the DCA Team.  

OUR MISSION

To help build strong, vibrant communities.

OUR VISION

For Georgians of today and tomorrow to have the opportunity to live and work in thriving communities.

OUR CULTURE

We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking, and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) is a state organization dedicated to helping build strong, vibrant communities through the development of safe, decent and affordable housing. DCA offers a fast pace, challenging and dynamic environment that requires attention to detail, pride in quality of work, and the ability to work as a versatile team player. We are a diverse team of highly competent and committed professionals who strive to help people and communities thrive through technical expertise, innovative thinking and a passion for making a difference.  Team members are at their best when collaborating and supporting each other as they perform challenging and dynamic work.

SUMMARY

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 North Druid Hills 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, accounting, political science or public administration)

Student applicants must have completed 2 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 multitask, 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 to

Georgia Department of Community Affairs

Attn: Construction Codes Program

Executive Park South, NE

Atlanta, GA 30329

Phone:404-679-3118

Email: constructioncodes@dca.ga.gov

WORKING CONDITIONS (TRAVEL,HOURS,ENVIRONMENT)

This position is part time in office (24 hours per week) and may occasionally require more. Local periodic travel may be required.

PHYSICAL / SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Work is principally stationary, but the person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc., and constantly operates a computer and other office equipment.

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.

Must be able to perform office-related duties.

Must be able to operate office equipment.

Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, tenants, and community agencies and other entities that provide services.

Must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must be able to perform essential job functions in an environment that will sometimes include increased levels of work-related stress.

Must maintain punctuality and attendance as scheduled.

NOTE: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Due to the large volume of submissions received by this office, information concerning application and/or interview status cannot be provided.  Selected applicants will be contacted for next steps in the interview process.  Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.  This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.

DCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you need accommodation for an interview, please contact the Human Resources Office at (404) 679-4845

Hiring is contingent upon satisfactory results of employment verification, background, criminal records investigation and motor vehicle reports.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the business and requirement of the job change.  This job posting may close at any time upon gaining a sufficient applicant pool from which to select a qualified candidate.

All duties and responsibilities listed are considered to be essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.  Marginal functions of the position (those that are incidental to the performance of the job duties) have not been included.   However, the omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.