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SalaryThis is a paid internship, range of $18/hr - $21/hr (depending on role and qualifications) for those currently pursuing undergraduate degrees and higher rates for those currently pursuing graduate level degrees.
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:
• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays.
• Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses, trains, water taxis in the Puget Sound region, along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar.
• In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
Tentative 2023 Internship Dates:
Semester students: 5/22 - 8/4
Quarter students: 6/20 - 9/1
Sound Transit has an exciting internship available for the summer of 2023! This is a great opportunity for currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students who want to observe and participate in real world application of their current field of study. This opportunity will allow the intern to gain valuable experience within the Public Safety division under our Safety department.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Sound Transit's Safety department oversees Emergency Management throughout the Puget Sound region - Link, Sounder, ST Express, and Tacoma Link. The Emergency Management Intern will have an opportunity to be a part of the team that oversees our services and learn how a large regional transit system is managed.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
JOB DUTIES:
POTENTIAL PROJECTS:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program in Business Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, or other non-technical discipline or relevant two-year certificate.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
Sound Transit also offers a competitive benefits package with a wide range of offerings, including:
• Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Paid Time Off: An accrual of up to 4 hours per pay period. Up to 2 floating holidays.
• Full-time interns will receive an ORCA card at no cost. This card can be used on buses, trains, water taxis in the Puget Sound region, along with the Monorail and Seattle Streetcar.
• In addition to compensation and benefits, you'll find that we provide work-life balance, opportunities for professional development and recognition from your colleagues.
Tentative 2023 Internship Dates:
Semester students: 5/22 - 8/4
Quarter students: 6/20 - 9/1
Sound Transit has an exciting internship available for the summer of 2023! This is a great opportunity for currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students who want to observe and participate in real world application of their current field of study. This opportunity will allow the intern to gain valuable experience within the Public Safety division under our Safety department.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
Sound Transit's Safety department oversees Emergency Management throughout the Puget Sound region - Link, Sounder, ST Express, and Tacoma Link. The Emergency Management Intern will have an opportunity to be a part of the team that oversees our services and learn how a large regional transit system is managed.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
JOB DUTIES:
- Assists with drills and exercises in preparation for revenue service within the system.
- Assists with the development and preparation of Continuity of Operations Plans/Updates.
- Attends committee meetings and take notes.
- Reviews important certification documentations outlining necessary operational improvements.
- Assist coordination and training of external / internal partners, and first responders.
POTENTIAL PROJECTS:
- Hilltop Tacoma Link Extension Project.
- Federal Way Link Extension Project.
- East Link Extension.
- Lynnwood Extension.
- Safety and Security Hazard Management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must be a current college student in good academic standing, enrolled in an accredited associate, bachelor's or graduate degree program in Business Management, Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, or other non-technical discipline or relevant two-year certificate.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience in Emergency Management, Safety, and/or Security.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Work is performed in a standard office environment.
- The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.
Sound Transit is an equal employment opportunity employer. No person is unlawfully excluded from employment action based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status or other protected class.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
