002WST - Governor's Summer Intern - DLGF

　　Date Posted: Feb 15, 2024

　　Requisition ID: 436289

　　Location:

　　Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

　　Work for Indiana

　　Grow your career with the State of Indiana! With more than 50 executive branch agencies, the State of Indiana is a diverse workforce offering employees stimulating and challenging projects across a broad scope of career opportunities. As a State of Indiana employee, you impact the well-being of Indiana’s communities every day.

　　At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion - Our goal is to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace, with a workforce that is representative of the State of Indiana population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process, as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

　　About the Department of Local Government Finance (DLGF):

　　The Department of Local Government Finance is responsible for ensuring property tax assessment and local government budgeting are carried out in accordance with Indiana law. The Department is charged with publishing property tax assessment rules and annually reviewing and approving the tax rates and levies of every political subdivision in the state, including all counties, cities, towns, townships, school corporations, libraries, and other entities with tax levy authority. 

　　Salary Statement:

　　The salary for this position traditionally starts at $16.24 but may be commensurate with education or work experience.

　　About the Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI):

　　The Governor’s Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more.

　　A Day in the Life:

　　During the internship, the intern will:

　　Provide training to local government officials on budget procedures, debt reporting and submission procedures, additional appropriation meeting and reporting standards, steps for the establishment of cumulative funds, calculation and advertisement of excessive levy appeals and other matters concerning local government finance.

　　Compile financial and historical data generated both by the Department and by local government for the preparation of budget reviews including projected non property tax revenues, annual financial reports, and ledger reports.

　　Coordinate with local officials to ensure timely reporting of various information and reports related to debt, TIF districts configuration, certified net assessed values, and budgets documentation.

　　Assist Budget Division Director in the development of budget related manuals and training programs for local officials

　　Foster effective relationships with the local officials within the assigned territory including scheduling and conducting periodic in person and virtual meetings

　　Provide daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports to the Budget Division Director during the budget preseason, workshop season, and budget certification season.

　　What You'll Need for Success:

　　Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate with an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed at least one (1) year of undergraduate education.

　　Academic work in related field

　　Excellent oral and written communication skills

　　Ability to analyze data sets related to discipline

　　Ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels

　　Ability to conduct well-informed research

　　Ability to solve complex, critical problems

　　Ability to review and make recommendations on proposed changes to relevant policies and procedures

　　Ability to maintain confidentiality

　　Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

　　This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period

　　Equal Employment Opportunity:

　　The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruit, select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

　　If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

　　The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel have you the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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