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Form of workWhy It's a Great Opportunity:
The Pierce County Summer internship program is back! Our program will run from 6/10/2024 through 8/30/2024. We are excited to offer opportunities that provide realistic and meaningful work experiences while providing Pierce County Departments, the Council, and Courts with interns who bring fresh perspectives and assistance to complete special projects. Interns also get an opportunity to be a part of a cohort of interns who will attend weekly activities together. These sessions include professional development classes, collaboration with other interns, and tours of various departments and facilities where you will learn about the County and the types of great job opportunities we offer. As a cohort, you will be responsible for a culminating group project/presentation to the Pierce County Council.
Check out what our interns have done in the past!
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/6506/143831/Internship-Program?preview=true
Why It's a Great Department:
PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!
Learn more about Planning and Public Works at www.piercecountywa.org/ppw
How to be Successful in the Role:
As an intern in a field that is rapidly changing and growing, you will need to be curious, enjoy learning, excel on collaboration across teams. You will also need to thrive at working both in the office and in the field. You should come to the role with experience in GIS, data analysis, and or infrastructure Asset Management; the department will provide other required training. Your ability to learn quickly and communicate well will guide your success over the summer.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
Participate in the department's infrastructure Asset Management programs by:
Assisting teams that perform Asset Management planning, asset acquisition and capitalization, asset inventory, data usage and system administration, asset preservation, condition assessment, and cost data analysis.
Assist with data cleanup projects and analysis projects.
May participate in drone inspections and exposure to drone usage for operations.
Participate in basic field-based data collection, mapping, assistance in mobile solutions development and implementation, assistance in AGO (ArcGISOnline) development, and post processing of GIS data.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must be local 6/10/2024 - 8/30/2024 to attend in-person cohort meetings, activities, and any work-related tasks
Currently studying, or experience in: GIS, data analysis, or infrastructure Asset Management
As a condition of employment, you will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
To be considered for this opportunity please:
Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
Submit a current resume and cover letter with your application.
If selected for an interview, interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams or Zoom.
If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
If you need accommodation in the application and testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days before the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screening, and interviews.
