High School/High Tech Internship for Summer 2004

Assistant Web Administrator at the National Weather Service Forecast Office
192 Shafer Road, Moon Township, PA.

This position is responsible for performing developmental activities and administrative tasks in support of the mission of the office assigned. In particular, the position will assist the Web Master in maintaining the web page at the National Weather Service (NWS) Forecast Office in Pittsburgh.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Works with higher graded staff in support of office programs and activities to gain practical work experience that augments training in academic course of study. Intern will perform duties such as: Web page administration including quality control, updating and standardization; and special web projects such as creating a virtual tour of the NWS Office for display on the web page.

FACTOR LEVELS
Factor 1. Knowledge
Knowledge of and skill in using FrontPage or Dreamweaver. Although not necessary, familiarity with Cascading Style Sheets would be helpful.

Factor 2. Supervisory Controls
The incumbent is under the direct and continuing supervision of a higher-level employee. The incumbent carries out recurring assignments independently. All matters not specifically covered in the instructions or guidelines are referred to the supervisor.

All completed assignments are reviewed in detail.

Factor 3. Guidelines
Detailed handbooks, manuals, and other references are readily available; all deviations must be authorized by the supervisor.

Factor 4. Complexity
Tasks are repetitive, usually involving similar treatment. There are few problems identifying discrepancies or necessary adjustments. Detailed instructions apply to all situations.

Factor 5. Scope and Effect
Work involves the performance of a limited number of tasks and is performed to facilitate the efforts of other employees in the organization. Completed assignments have limited impact on office mission.

Factor 6. Personal Contacts
The regular and recurring contacts are with personnel within the immediate organization, office, project, work unit and in related or support units.

Factor 7. Purpose of Contacts
Contacts are primarily within the office. Contacts are made in order to obtain, clarify, or give facts or information.

Factor 8. - Physical Demands
Work is primarily sedentary.

Factor 9. Work Environment
Work is performed in an office setting or computer environment.

CONTACT:
Sondra Balouris, MS, MPT.
Executive Director of Tech-Link Program of Pittsburgh
Forbes Tower Room 5044
Pittsburgh, PA 15260
Tel: 412-383-6797 Fax: 412-383-6597
Email: sab992@pitt.edu