Capital Program Management Intern
King County
Pioneer Square, WA
Full-time
Administration / Clerical
Posted on February 4, 2023
Salary
$19.33 - $24.50 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Intern
Department
DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Job Number
2023JH17955
Division
Road Services
Closing
2/21/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
The Department of Local Services Roads Division is seeking a n entry-level Capital Program Management Intern to join our highly skilled and dedicated Project Delivery Office team. T his internship will allow you to gain skills in project management , including coordinat ing and communicating with diverse teams and administering and analyzing project data.
Road Services Project Delivery Office supports the delivery of Roads capital portfolio within scope, schedule and budget while fostering a culture that engages people and celebrates success. Our work directly supports a wide range of capital projects that help us deliver improvements to the County ' s transportation and drainage system s .
Key Learning Objectives
To review other Road Services Division internship opportunities please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty and type in (internships).
Job Duties
Who is Eligible: This position is open to qualified undergraduate or graduate students who are currently enrolled and continuing in the fall of 2023 in full or part-time status at an accredited university or college .
Intern II - Undergraduate pay range is $19.33 to $24.50/hourly
Intern III - Graduate pay range is $21.76 to $27.58/hourly
Why King County Roads Division
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. The individual in this position will be meeting with community members and organizations and will be expected to engage in face-to-face interactions, as COVID-19 restrictions permit, throughout unincorporated King County.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; taken together, Unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office with a Community Service Area group, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all of unincorporated King County.
The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner to protect the public's investment and facilitate safe travel. The division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel. The Division is responsible for 1,500 miles of road and 182 bridges, 5.7 million feet of drainage ditches, over 44,000 traffic control signs, 78 traffic signals, and 50 traffic cameras in unincorporated King County.
ABOUT KING COUNTY
Forbes recently 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 team dedicated 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.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
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 learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Are you ready 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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume.
If you have any questions, please contact Jerrell Hollis, Senior HR Analyst, by e-mail at jhollis@kingcounty.gov, or by phone at 206-477-4318.
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.
$19.33 - $24.50 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Intern
Department
DLS - Dept. of Local Services
Job Number
2023JH17955
Division
Road Services
Closing
2/21/2023 11:59 PM Pacific
Summary
The Department of Local Services Roads Division is seeking a n entry-level Capital Program Management Intern to join our highly skilled and dedicated Project Delivery Office team. T his internship will allow you to gain skills in project management , including coordinat ing and communicating with diverse teams and administering and analyzing project data.
Road Services Project Delivery Office supports the delivery of Roads capital portfolio within scope, schedule and budget while fostering a culture that engages people and celebrates success. Our work directly supports a wide range of capital projects that help us deliver improvements to the County ' s transportation and drainage system s .
Key Learning Objectives
- Acquire baseline knowledge of Roads' capital improvement program
- Develop skills in preparing data visualizations that communicate project information, including using tools such as PowerBI and Microsoft Excel
- Demonstrate understanding of performance management and measurement processes
- Engage with diverse project teams and develop strong oral and written communication skills to effectively to convey key information
- Ability to remain flexib le and multi-task on projects, while producing high- quality deliverables in a timely manner
To review other Road Services Division internship opportunities please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/kingcounty and type in (internships).
Job Duties
- Assist with developing and preparing project document s in support of King County Initiatives including Green Building, Equity and Social Justice, etc.
- Participate in regular communication with project teams and work groups
- Collaborate on process improvements to promote efficiency using Lean management strategies
- Assist with standard work, including tracking, documenting and monitoring capital projects
- Collaborate with team members regularly to support and maintain communication hubs via SharePoint and MS Teams
- Assist with data analysis and the development of performance management visualizations
Who is Eligible: This position is open to qualified undergraduate or graduate students who are currently enrolled and continuing in the fall of 2023 in full or part-time status at an accredited university or college .
Intern II - Undergraduate pay range is $19.33 to $24.50/hourly
Intern III - Graduate pay range is $21.76 to $27.58/hourly
Why King County Roads Division
- Competitive - healthcare plans
- Free - transportation options
- Manager Support - structured employee assistance program
- Paid - vacation time (in addition to paid holidays)
- Paid - sick leave
- Deferred - compensation plan
- Twelve - paid holidays and Two Additional personal holidays
- Awesome Employee Giving Program !
The work associated with this position will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work and meetings as needed. Employees will have access to shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements. The individual in this position will be meeting with community members and organizations and will be expected to engage in face-to-face interactions, as COVID-19 restrictions permit, throughout unincorporated King County.
Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.
King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will be joining an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
King County is the local service provider for the roughly quarter-million people who live in the unincorporated areas of the county; taken together, Unincorporated King County would be the second-largest city in the state. The Department of Local Services includes a Director's Office with a Community Service Area group, and the Road Services and Permitting Divisions. Together, this department provides a single executive point of accountability for delivery of local services to all of unincorporated King County.
The King County Road Services Division designs, builds, operates and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County in an efficient and environmentally responsible manner to protect the public's investment and facilitate safe travel. The division is committed to ensuring the county's transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel. The Division is responsible for 1,500 miles of road and 182 bridges, 5.7 million feet of drainage ditches, over 44,000 traffic control signs, 78 traffic signals, and 50 traffic cameras in unincorporated King County.
ABOUT KING COUNTY
Forbes recently 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 team dedicated 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.
COMMITMENT TO EQUITY AND SOCIAL JUSTICE
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 learn more, please visit http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/equity-social-justice.aspx
Are you ready 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 your recruiter listed on this job announcement.
A completed King County Application is required. We highly recommend that you also provide a cover letter and resume.
If you have any questions, please contact Jerrell Hollis, Senior HR Analyst, by e-mail at jhollis@kingcounty.gov, or by phone at 206-477-4318.
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.