Temporary Youth Worker - Information Technology

Job Description:

Fort Bend County is ranked as one of the fastest growing counties in the nation.  We have capitalized on not only the creed of our location, but on the "quality of life" for our families to call home.  Our employees are the key to our success and the heartbeat of our foundation.  The diversity and inclusivity of our community is our strength and at the forefront of a workplace environment welcoming to all.  Live Here! Work Here!

The Temporary Youth Worker program is to help students gain experience in the workplace. The Youth Worker will assist with support to the staff of the Information Technology Department in a temporary capacity. THIS IS A TEMPORARY POSITION WITH DURATION UP TO 90 DAYS. THERE ARE NO BENEFITS INCLUDED WITH THIS POSITION.

Responsibilities:

• Provides support to department staff while gaining exposure to the operations and functions of the Information Technology Department.
• Contributes to the gathering, compilation, and documentation of essential departmental data and performs various tasks in support of the Department’s goals and objectives.
• Examines, verifies and inputs data into computer systems.
• Assist in the areas of application development, website management, GIS support, database and system administration, cybersecurity, infrastructure, mobile device management, desktop support and project management.
• Researches and analyzes historical data.
• Responds to incoming telephone calls and electronic inquiries, routing them to the appropriate personnel.
• Prepares and scans documents with efficiency and attention to detail.
• Supports and assists department staff as needed.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED preferred.
• Minimum of sixteen years of age.
• Experience with word-processing, spreadsheets, database management, and internet programs/applications is required.
• Applicants must be detail-oriented and able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Applicants must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as good organizational and interpersonal skills and the ability to deal effectively with the public, other County employees, elected officials and co-workers.
• Demonstrates initiative and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

SALARY: $15.00 per hour, Up to 40 hours per week

DURATION: Temporary, Up to 90 days

 
All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.
 
Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer, committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, religion or creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions), national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, age (40 and over), physical or mental disability, genetic information, protected military and veteran status, political affiliation or beliefs, or any other classification protected by state, federal  and local  laws, unless  such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.
 
For more information on Fort Bend County's Title VI / Nondiscrimination Statement, visit www.fbctx.gov/comply
 
Fort Bend County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to employees with disabilities. FBC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and all other applicable federal, state and local laws regarding disability discrimination and accommodation.