Internship - Construction Management

Salary: $24.35 - $25.58 Hourly
Location : Port Orchard, WA
Job Type: Extra Help - Limited Term
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 02/01/2024
Closing Date: 3/24/2024 4:43 PM Pacific
FLSA: Determined by Position
Bargaining Unit: NON
OVERVIEW
Kitsap County Public Works Department is dedicated to making
our communities better and safer places to live, work, and play.
This is a paid internship for a minimum of 20 hours per week (and up to 40 hrs),
Monday - Friday, 7 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (depending on the project), May - September 2024.
KITSAP COUNTY INTERNSHIP PROGRAM
Kitsap County supports internship programs that provide work experience for students in an accredited post-secondary institution that is related to their course of study. The internship program is designed so that the student will have the opportunity to apply principals and theories learned in the classroom, gain new skills, explore a career path and be supervised and mentored by a professional in their field.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR PERFORMANCE OF THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to show proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution at the time of internship. If the internship occurs during the summer, the student may provide proof of summer or fall enrollment.

Desired Majors and Class Level:

• Civil Engineering, Materials and/or Construction Management
• Sophomore(2Y) - Senior(4Y)

Knowledge and Abilities To Obtain Over the Course of the Internship:
Increase Intern Knowledge of:

• Basic understanding of Civil Construction Plans and Specifications, including WSDOT specifications;
• Engineering plans, reports, maps and terminology;
• Operating a computer/table utilizing various construction applications in the office and in the field (databases, permit-tracking, word processing, spreadsheets, web-based systems);
• Basic engineering measurements and mathematics
• Materials lab testing on and off site
• Working onsite on an active construction project

Increase Intern Ability to:

• Communicate effectively both written and orally with contractors and County departments;
• Assist with daily reports and quality tracking
• Work effectively in stressful situations;
• Work with supervisors of different groups to solve problems affecting project progress;
• Work independently or with limited supervision;
• Handle many priorities at one time and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.

Supervision:

• Intern will receive supervision from an administrative superior as assigned.
• Work is performed in accordance with established policies and accepted practices.
• Work is reviewed through status reports, meeting and observations.

Driving Requirements:

• The successful incumbent must meet the driving requirements of this position and submit a copy a current driving record/abstract (from state of residency) to review for eligibility to drive for Kitsap County prior to employment.The successful incumbent must obtain a valid Washington State Driver's License prior to hire and maintain a satisfactory driving record as outlined in the Kitsap County Vehicle Use Policy. This position is categorized as:
  • Category 1: Driver operates County-owned vehicle.

Criminal Conviction Standards:

• The successful incumbent will or may have unsupervised access to children under 18 years of age, a vulnerable adult, or a vulnerable person, or access to a secured/confidential facility or computer system(s). As a result, Kitsap County will be conducting an extensive criminal background check by law enforcement agencies, which may include fingerprinting.

Please review the following list of disqualifying crimes and negative actions to determine if you meet our standard for this position:
OTHER POSITION RELATED INFORMATION
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:

• Applications will be screened as they are received.

Positions in the classification are:

• Covered by the Kitsap County Extra Help Policy
• Classified as eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

No benefits are offered with this position except those required by the state or federal law.
01
(REQ-1) I certify that I have read the complete job posting for this position and I am able to perform the essential functions of this position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

• YES
• NO

02
What school will you be enrolled in during the summer or fall of 2024?
03
What is your major or program of study?
04
What classes have you taken that are relevant to the Construction Management Internship?
05
Are you able to work a minimum of 20 hours per week and up to 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday 7am-4:00pm) from approximately May/June through September/October 2024?

• YES
• NO

06
Can you show proof of enrollment at a post-secondary institution for either summer or fall 2024 term?

• YES
• NO

07
Please briefly describe why you are interested in this internship.
08
Driving Standard: This position will be operating a county owned vehicle. Successful candidates must meet this driving standard to be considered for this position.The standard for operating a county owned vehicle is as follows:• The applicant MUST be 18 years of age and has their driver's license for at least one year. • The applicants license must be in good standing. (It cannot be suspended or contain restrictions that prohibit or impact the legal ability to operate vehicles or revoked once (or more) in the last three years.)• The applicant's drivers record in the last three (3) years is clear from the following types of violations: o Reckless driving or similar offenseo DUI conviction involving use of alcohol or drugso Hit-an-run offense involving bodily injury or reportable damageo At-Fault collision (Two or more; or any at-fault collision resulting in a fatality)o All other traffic offenses (except parking violations) three (3) or more (or more than one in last 12 months)Please note: Any major traffic violations not listed in the above will be addressed on a case by case basis and could be a disqualifying factor for driving vehicles on County business

• Yes, I meet this standard and have a clear driving record.
• No, I do not meet this standard. (If your answer is no, you do not qualify for this position)

09
Driving Record: Your driving record for the last 3 years will be reviewed. Please list all traffic violations and/or pending driving charges for the last 3 years below. Exclude any parking violations or photo enforcement tickets. Include in your response the type of citation, date of citation and disposition.
Required Question