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Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 2024-20789
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 01/18/2024
Closing Date: 2/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
The King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) seeks full-time summer 2024 interns. WTD protects public health and enhances the environment by collecting and treating wastewater while recycling valuable resources for the Puget Sound region.
The Plant Engineer intern will work in the Operation and Management team primarily at the West Point Treatment plant. The intern will gain exposure and understanding of engineering equipment, engineering service workflow, industrial facility trouble shooting and engineering drawings and documentation.
Our internship is for active students only. To be eligible for this internship, you must be enrolled in a college, or university program for the duration of your internship. For example, if you are graduating from a college or university in June 2024 and are not enrolled for a fall 2024 academic program, you are not eligible for internship but rather highly encouraged to apply for our entry-level job openings.
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
WTD interns create real value for our projects, programs, and agency while getting real world job experience, networking opportunities, and learning about water systems. Summer interns join a group of their peers to take trainings, tour job sites, develop job skills, and complete their own projects. At summer's ends, interns present their projects to an audience of staff and hiring managers.
Interns get exposure to careers and opportunities they might not have imagined before. Participants have used their internships to acquire jobs at WTD and elsewhere in King County, their university, and elsewhere the public and private sectors.
Interns will primarily telework but have access to a downtown co-working space and various facilities to meet with and engage colleagues. The frequency of onsite work will depend on business needs. Some mandatory site visits and field work cannot be accessed via public transportation. Interns will have access to a County vehicle or can be reimbursed if using their personal vehicle. Interns will be issued a laptop, a regional transit pass, and a stipend for work boots and PPE.
About the Role:
Our regional wastewater treatment system has a big job. Not only does it operate around the clock to sustain a healthy environment, this vital infrastructure also supports economic development that enables our region to thrive.
King County is committed to recovering and reusing products from the wastewater treatment process. Beneficially recycling the treated water and nutrient-rich biosolids and recovering energy from waste gases increases the efficiency of our wastewater treatment plants, conserves resources, protects the environment, and saves money.
Using experience and application of coursework in the practical application of major infrastructure systems, intern assignments are expected in each of the following areas:
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Plant Engineering intern, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at
Apply now for a rewarding internship with the in King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
This internship would be ideal for students with a focus of academic studies in: Engineering or any with interest and applicable skills / experience.
Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
Required Licenses: Valid Driver's License
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically onsite Tuesday - Thursday. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting location will be the West Point Treatment plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle, WA there may times the intern will report to other King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of
Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
Work Schedule: This position may begin as part-time during the current school session and will transition to full-time work during the summer break. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is not represented by a Union.
Application instructions and selection process: This opportunity is open to college level students currently enrolled and continuing into the fall of 2024 in full or part-time status at an accredited university/college. Proof of full or part-time enrollment status is required. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To apply, submit a:
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact at Diana Eberly at
Discover More About the by visiting our website.
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our , explore an of our recent accomplishments and check us out at , , , , , and
Sign up for to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities 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. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
This position is not eligible for King County leave, holiday, insured, or other benefits. Please contact the recruiter on the posting for any additional questions regarding associated benefits.
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Are you currently a full or part-time student enrolled at an accredited high school / college / university, and you will continue to be in a full or part-time college student status after the summer of 2024?
02
What is your anticipated graduation date? Please enter your month and year (for example, June 2025).
03
How would an internship with King County Wastewater Treatment Division benefit your education and career goals? Please limit your response to 100 words.
04
School transcripts will be required for final candidates prior to Job Offer. Will you be able to provide your transcripts?
Required Question
Location : Seattle, WA
Job Type: Intern
Job Number: 2024-20789
Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks
Division: Wastewater Treatment
Opening Date: 01/18/2024
Closing Date: 2/4/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
Summary
The King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) seeks full-time summer 2024 interns. WTD protects public health and enhances the environment by collecting and treating wastewater while recycling valuable resources for the Puget Sound region.
The Plant Engineer intern will work in the Operation and Management team primarily at the West Point Treatment plant. The intern will gain exposure and understanding of engineering equipment, engineering service workflow, industrial facility trouble shooting and engineering drawings and documentation.
Our internship is for active students only. To be eligible for this internship, you must be enrolled in a college, or university program for the duration of your internship. For example, if you are graduating from a college or university in June 2024 and are not enrolled for a fall 2024 academic program, you are not eligible for internship but rather highly encouraged to apply for our entry-level job openings.
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
WTD interns create real value for our projects, programs, and agency while getting real world job experience, networking opportunities, and learning about water systems. Summer interns join a group of their peers to take trainings, tour job sites, develop job skills, and complete their own projects. At summer's ends, interns present their projects to an audience of staff and hiring managers.
Interns get exposure to careers and opportunities they might not have imagined before. Participants have used their internships to acquire jobs at WTD and elsewhere in King County, their university, and elsewhere the public and private sectors.
Interns will primarily telework but have access to a downtown co-working space and various facilities to meet with and engage colleagues. The frequency of onsite work will depend on business needs. Some mandatory site visits and field work cannot be accessed via public transportation. Interns will have access to a County vehicle or can be reimbursed if using their personal vehicle. Interns will be issued a laptop, a regional transit pass, and a stipend for work boots and PPE.
About the Role:
Our regional wastewater treatment system has a big job. Not only does it operate around the clock to sustain a healthy environment, this vital infrastructure also supports economic development that enables our region to thrive.
King County is committed to recovering and reusing products from the wastewater treatment process. Beneficially recycling the treated water and nutrient-rich biosolids and recovering energy from waste gases increases the efficiency of our wastewater treatment plants, conserves resources, protects the environment, and saves money.
Using experience and application of coursework in the practical application of major infrastructure systems, intern assignments are expected in each of the following areas:
- Exposure and understanding of engineering equipment.
- Engineering service workflow.
- Industrial facility trouble shooting and engineering.
- Drawing and documentation.
- Learn and apply skills to update process instrument flow diagram and mechanical drawings.
- Take part in updating current SOP and other plant documents.
- Updating West Point P&ID drawings on gas system, sludge system and heat loop system.
- Review and provide editing on plant manuals.
- Working with operation, review and update procedures.
King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Plant Engineering intern, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at
Apply now for a rewarding internship with the in King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits, and growth opportunities.
Job Duties
What You Will Be Doing:
- Work closely with Plant Engineers to gain experience and knowledge of engineering workflow.
- Interpret engineering drawings.
- Trouble shoot failed system or equipment.
- Provide input to O&M plant manuals.
- Update current SOP's and other plant documents.
Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills
Qualifications You Bring:
This internship would be ideal for students with a focus of academic studies in: Engineering or any with interest and applicable skills / experience.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate with team members and subject matter experts.
- Organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
- Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office products.
- Detail-oriented and self-starter.
- Interest in current events, local government, and environmental issues.
- Ability to work independently.
- Creative problem-solving skills.
Customer Focus - Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
Interpersonal Savvy - Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Nimble Learning - Actively learning through experimentation when tackling new problems, using both successes and failures as learning fodder.
Required Licenses: Valid Driver's License
It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint
- The ability to apply equity and social justice concepts and principles to this work.
Supplemental Information
Working Conditions:
Remote and Onsite Work Details: Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically onsite Tuesday - Thursday. The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting location will be the West Point Treatment plant - 1400 Discovery Park Blvd. Seattle, WA there may times the intern will report to other King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S. Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of
Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
Work Schedule: This position may begin as part-time during the current school session and will transition to full-time work during the summer break. This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
Union Representation: This position is not represented by a Union.
Application instructions and selection process: This opportunity is open to college level students currently enrolled and continuing into the fall of 2024 in full or part-time status at an accredited university/college. Proof of full or part-time enrollment status is required. We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.
Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.
To apply, submit a:
- Complete Application
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Responses to the supplemental questions
Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.
Who to Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact at Diana Eberly at
Discover More About the by visiting our website.
Discover More About DNRP: Visit our , explore an of our recent accomplishments and check us out at , , , , , and
Sign up for to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.
Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the teamdedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.
Guided by our "True North", we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities 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. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.
This position is not eligible for King County leave, holiday, insured, or other benefits. Please contact the recruiter on the posting for any additional questions regarding associated benefits.
01
Are you currently a full or part-time student enrolled at an accredited high school / college / university, and you will continue to be in a full or part-time college student status after the summer of 2024?
- Graduating High School 2024 and will be enrolled in College, Fall 2024
- Currently in College, Freshmen Status
- Currently in College, Sophomore Status
- Currently in College, Junior Status
- Currently in College, Senior Status
- Currently in College, Graduate Program Status
- Not Enrolled
02
What is your anticipated graduation date? Please enter your month and year (for example, June 2025).
03
How would an internship with King County Wastewater Treatment Division benefit your education and career goals? Please limit your response to 100 words.
04
School transcripts will be required for final candidates prior to Job Offer. Will you be able to provide your transcripts?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
