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Seattle, WA Western Australia United States

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Road Services Division is seeking an intern to join our Program and Project Support Services Unit. Our diverse team provides project support to all aspects of the Road Services Division, from project conception to project close out. Our work includes contract management, roadway inventory data management, road facility reviews and monitoring for new development, project control, and compliance reporting.

As the largest division within the Department of Local Services, Road Services Divisionis responsible for 1,500 miles of roads, 185 bridges, 5.7 million feet of drainage ditches, and other related infrastructure in unincorporated King County. Our work directly supports a wide range of capital projects that provide responsive and effective support to residents and businesses.

Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice
The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to True North values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike.

Our Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will use their training in civil engineering, construction management, public administration, or closely related fields to contribute to the successful operations of the Road Services Division.

• You are a technical writer with strong attention to detail.
• You are inquisitive, engaging, and practice active listening.
• You enjoy working collaboratively and independently.
• You are organized, reliable, and able to manage multiple tasks and your time.
• You are committed to equity, social justice, inclusion and belonging.

• Acquire baseline knowledge of design and construction contracts, road design and construction standards, construction contract documentation requirements and processes, project management processes and tools, road-funding sources, and reporting requirements.
• Understand how tools and technologies help agencies track data and monitor compliance.
• Develop skills in research, analysis, technical writing and documentation, task coordination, and teamwork.
• Support development of contract administration guidelines and SharePoint site resource for project managers and teams.
• Participate in the documentation of standards and processes for the Program and Project Support Services Unit.
• Collaborate with team members regularly to support and maintain communication hubs via SharePoint and MS Teams.
• Leverage existing technologies and tools to enhance data management and analysis.

This position is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are currently enrolled as a full time student and continuing in the fall of 2024 from an accredited institution. You must provide proof of full-time enrollment upon hire, and for each quarter or semester during the regular school year. Current students or those interested in civil engineering, construction management, public administration, or closely related fields are encouraged to apply.

SALARY INFORMATION (DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS):
Intern II - Undergraduate pay range is $20.10 to $25.48/hourly
Intern III - Graduate pay range is $22.63 to $28.69/hourly

INTERVIEW PROCESS:
The most competitive candidates will be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews. First interviews are anticipated to take place virtually via phone and or by Teams the week of March 11, 2024.

APPLICATION SELECTION PROCESS:
A full and complete King County application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position.

Applicants will be screened for clarity, completeness, and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.

WORK SCHEDULE
The work week is normally Monday through Friday, 7.00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.) or as otherwise negotiated, but may at times require work outside of normal business hours. This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standard Act and is eligible for overtime pay, with prior supervisor approval.

UNION REPRESENTATION:
This position is not union represented.

BENEFITS:

For additional information or questions regarding this recruitment, please contact:
Cassandra Montgomery
Human Resources Analyst
206-263-5866

This is a hybrid position. The work associated with this position will be a combination of teleworking and in-office workat the King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St., Seattle WA 98104). Occasional in-person work at various King County facilities or project locations may also be required.

Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

When teleworking, you are required to have an adequate home office space and maintain a workspace with an internet connection where you can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. The county will supply necessary IT equipment. In addition, King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely.

To learn more, please visit Equity, Racial and Social Justice