2017 College Intern - Summer Season

01/23/2017 01:21 PM PST

The King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) seeks several full-time summer interns. Assignments will be to one of the following areas providing experience in the practical application of coursework in a large-scale urban infrastructure system.
  • Community Relations
  • Comprehensive Planning / Sustainability
  • Drafting  - Mechanical / Electrical / Instrumentation
  • Engineering-Civil
  • Engineering-Energy
  • Engineering-Mechanical / Chemical / Operations
  • Engineering - Modeling
  • Environmental Planning & Community Services
  • Finance / Document Management and Analysis 
  • Geographic Information System / GIS
  • Human Resources
  • Inventory-Warehouse Management 
  • Project Management-Capital Infrastructure
Clean Water & Beyond     
Be part of the "Utility of the Future"

WHO MAY APPLY: 
This position is open to college level students currently enrolled and continuing in the fall of 2017 in full time status at an accredited university/college with coursework in the described areas. Proof of full time enrollment status is required. Most positions require a valid driver's license.
 
WHERE TO APPLY: Go to http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs 
 
FORMS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED:
Application and supplemental questions (be sure to answer all supplemental questions accurately) available at http://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs, copy of recent transcript and/or copy of state work study award verification (if eligible for work study). Attach documents to on-line application or mail to: WTD-Human Resources, 201 South Jackson St, MS: KSC-NR-0511, Seattle, WA 98104. Application materials must be submitted by the closing date to be considered.
 
CONTACT: Please contact wtdhr@kingcounty.gov for further details.
 
WORK SCHEDULE: In most cases, the work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8-hour days. Positions will report to various King County Wastewater Treatment Division locations. Please see descriptions below for additional details.
 
REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL POSITIONS: Dependability, effective communication skills, enthusiasm to learn, willingness and ability to work in a diverse environment. Additional requirements for individual internships are listed below.
 
PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Some positions require field work with exposure to safety sensitive areas. Positions may require the ability to traverse in rapidly changing construction areas.
 
WTD is committed to the principles of equity and social justice. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences in our workforce, and are committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive environment. WTD strives to provide equitable services to residents and businesses across King County.

To learn more about the Wastewater Treatment Division click on the below links:
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wtd/About.aspx
http://www.kingcounty.gov/environment/wtd/About/Vision.aspx