Intern - Full Stack Software Development - Public Safety

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Intern - Full Stack Software Development - Public Safety

Salary

$17.00 - $20.00 Hourly

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

24-02339

Department

Department of Information Technology Services

Opening Date

03/13/2024

Closing Date

5/13/2024 12:19 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Class Summary

Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment required)

Job Description

As a Full Stack Software Development Intern (Public Safety) you will work with a team of developers and assorted IT personnel to create, implement, and support an array of applications utilized by the Gwinnett County Public Safety community (Police Department, Fire and Emergency Services, 911 Center, Sheriff’s Office, etc.). The team is focused on locating processes, systems, and challenges within the Gwinnett Public Safety community that can be improved or solved by the internal development and deployment of tools and applications tailored specifically to the unique operational demands of Public Safety and, in doing so, reducing the need to procure costly third-party tools by Gwinnett County, thereby fostering economic benefits for both the county and its citizens.

Essential Duties

• As a member of the development team, develop features and functionality within new and ongoing development projects.

• Participate in all stages of the software development life cycle, from planning and the gathering of requirements, through design and implementation, as well as ongoing maintenance.

• Work closely with technically adjacent teams, including project managers, developers, and customers, to ensure projects meet quality standards and user expectations.

• Participate in code reviews with peers and mentors to ensure code is clean, efficient, and aligns with project standards and objectives.

• Participate in gathering user feedback to inform continuous improvement of applications. Assist in implementing changes and enhancements based on user feedback and performance metrics.

• Assist in the execution of test plans and debugging to maintain high-quality software.

• Document development processes, including coding standards and project progress reports, to ensure consistency and knowledge sharing within the team.

• Assist in the preparation of technical and user documentation for developed applications.

• Autonomously engage with stakeholders across multiple organizational levels and departments, accurately eliciting requirements and delivering analytical or software solutions tailored to diverse management needs.

Other Job Requirements/Information

• Work schedule for this position would be Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm.

• This internship will be for the summer semester from May until August.

• This job is a civilian position in either a public safety department or in Information Technology with close ties to public safety. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, a public safety background is required to include motor vehicle & criminal histories, credit check, and fingerprinting.

• Candidates are required to obtain GCIC certification within 30 days of hire.

Grade

The grade for this position is 97. Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Effective 4/11/2023, this position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be actively enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship (proof of enrollment will be required)

• Pursuing a Master's or Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Analytics or a related and technically comparable field.

• Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications in addition to minimum qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Python and/or React in a project or coursework settings.

• Experience with SQL Server or other relational databases, including designing schemas and writing queries.

• Experience with development tools and practices such as commercial grade IDE’s, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) tools, and testing tools such as Postman.

• Familiarity with modern network communication, RESTful APIs, and web services.

• Familiarity with basic database concepts, as well as some experience with SQL and related tools and technologies.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to complex projects, including gathering complex project requirements from customers, working either individually or as a member of a team to develop solutions based on the gathered requirements, then implementation and support of the deployed product.

• Understanding of with Agile development methodologies and practices.

• Understanding of basic programming principles, as well as some experience with Python and JavaScript.

• Evidence of taking initiative, such as leading a project team in an academic, work, or extracurricular setting, and showing leadership potential.

• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and rapidly adapt to the ever-evolving technological landscape and shifting user requirements.

• Exposure to web development technologies and frameworks, preferably React or similar JavaScript frameworks, as well as knowledge of HTML, CSS, and JS.

• Knowledge of version control systems, practices, tools, and concepts, specifically Git and GitHub, for both collaboration and code storage and management.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills and capable of conveying technical concepts to a non-technical audience.

For information related to position-specific essential duties, knowledge and skills, and physical requirements, please click here (https://agency.governmentjobs.com/gwinnett/default.cfm?action=specbulletin&ClassSpecID=1507968&headerfooter=0) .

Note: The class specifications listed on this website are not the official class specifications for Gwinnett County and are subject to change.

For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/informationtechnologyservices) .

Additional Information

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess)

• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

This position does not have benefits.

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Do you attend a college or university in the state of Georgia?

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  Will you be enrolled in an accredited college or university degree program for the full duration of the internship?

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  Please List: Name of college or university Field of study Expected graduation date If none, type "N/A".

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  Why did you decide to apply for an internship with Gwinnett County?

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  What tools or technology do you use to stay organized today?

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  What is your perfect work environment?

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  What do you hope to take away upon completion of this internship?

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Agency

Gwinnett County

Address

75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone

770.822.7915 770.822.7923

Website

http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com