Graduate Intern - BDCC
King County
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Finance
Posted on March 11, 2025
Salary
$23.88 - $30.27 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Intern
Job Number
2025-MC23982
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FBOD-Finance & Business Ops
Opening Date
03/10/2025
Closing Date
3/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
King County's Finance and Business Operations Division's , Business Development and Contract Compliance (BDCC) section is seeking Graduate Interns!
We are seeking THREE graduate interns who are action-oriented, eager to try new things, and have a drive for results. These opportunities will provide personal development and exposure to various aspects of public sector finance and business operations while in partnership with seasoned staff mentors.
These positions are expected to begin in May or June and will continue through the 2025/2026 academic year. Interns must be enrolled in a Graduate (Master's) program for the full duration of the internship and may be asked to provide proof of enrollment at any time. Typically, interns work part-time (10-20 hours per week) during the academic term and may work full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer and school breaks.
GRADUATE INTERN 1- Pro-Equity Contracting
Our Pro-Equity Contract team is seeking candidates for an internship who are enthusiastic and excited about working with contract compliance specialists and others to complete special projects to review and analyze business data for contract compliance. The scope of work may include, but is not limited to, the following:
We are seeking one Graduate intern who is action-oriented, eager to explore an array of responsibilities within the Business Development and Contract Compliance section and has a drive for results. These opportunities will provide personal development and exposure to various aspects of public sector finance and business operations while in partnership with seasoned staff mentors.
This internship will support the section's investment in and development of Lean culture throughout the division. This role will have a direct impact on the work across the section to achieve process improvement results that will benefit the team and its customers.
This internship will deliver outstanding customer service in working with county project managers, contractors, and others to support contract monitoring and compliance activities for county construction projects administered via the Apprenticeship and Priority Hire programs in the Business Development and Contract Compliance Section. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is necessary.
Position Information:
The Application/Selection Process:
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact:
Michael Castro, Recruiter
mcastro@kingcounty.gov
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 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.
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.
$23.88 - $30.27 Hourly
Location
Seattle, WA
Job Type
Intern
Job Number
2025-MC23982
Department
DES - Executive Services
Division
FBOD-Finance & Business Ops
Opening Date
03/10/2025
Closing Date
3/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines
Full- or Part-Time
Full Time
Hours/Week
40 hours/week
Summary
King County's Finance and Business Operations Division's , Business Development and Contract Compliance (BDCC) section is seeking Graduate Interns!
We are seeking THREE graduate interns who are action-oriented, eager to try new things, and have a drive for results. These opportunities will provide personal development and exposure to various aspects of public sector finance and business operations while in partnership with seasoned staff mentors.
These positions are expected to begin in May or June and will continue through the 2025/2026 academic year. Interns must be enrolled in a Graduate (Master's) program for the full duration of the internship and may be asked to provide proof of enrollment at any time. Typically, interns work part-time (10-20 hours per week) during the academic term and may work full-time (40 hours per week) during the summer and school breaks.
GRADUATE INTERN 1- Pro-Equity Contracting
Our Pro-Equity Contract team is seeking candidates for an internship who are enthusiastic and excited about working with contract compliance specialists and others to complete special projects to review and analyze business data for contract compliance. The scope of work may include, but is not limited to, the following:
- Maintain electronic records and organize files: Assist in updating standard operating procedures for BDCC team members.
- Create correspondence for contract compliance: Proactively seek missing or supplemental information to ensure adherence to contract requirements.
- Analyze and audit data: Review database dashboards, perform audits, and undertake assigned analytical tasks to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Address inquiries and provide referrals: Respond promptly to questions and, when necessary, direct customers to appropriate agencies or departments.
- Disseminate policy information: Offer accurate guidance to internal and external customers based on established policies, procedures, and relevant resources.
- Handle sensitive information: Manage confidential data with professionalism and discretion.
- Engage in community outreach: Participate in events, develop training materials for internal county agencies and external partners, and support community engagement efforts to promote King County Opportunities Programs, aiming to increase small business participation.
We are seeking one Graduate intern who is action-oriented, eager to explore an array of responsibilities within the Business Development and Contract Compliance section and has a drive for results. These opportunities will provide personal development and exposure to various aspects of public sector finance and business operations while in partnership with seasoned staff mentors.
This internship will support the section's investment in and development of Lean culture throughout the division. This role will have a direct impact on the work across the section to achieve process improvement results that will benefit the team and its customers.
- Maintain and update standard work to be relevant, timely, and helpful for BDCC team members.
- Analyzes website utilization, content, and customer needs and develops strategies to improve outcomes.
- Create materials to educate and inform the section about Lean culture, thinking, practices, events, etc., through various modes.
- Collaborates with BDCC manager and supervisors to create and execute a plan to maintain a stream of section Lean continuous improvement success stories to motivate, engage, and inspire the team.
- Review the section's catalog of ideas, including creating an online inventory of team ideas for BDCC's continuous improvement efforts.
- Work with the BDCC manager and supervisors to communicate program operations standard work, procedures, process improvements, and practices.
- Manage repository of team ideas for monthly goal review.
- Create visual aids (i.e., graphs, charts) for data and metrics to assist team members in implementing ideas for process improvement.
- Coordinate data compilation and reporting for monthly updates on the progress of ideas for implementation.
- Design, create, and update a Lean Transformation Ideas dashboard to display and keep up to date with all program measures and status, ensuring visual management is up to date.
- Develop presentation materials and graphics to represent the process improvement initiatives effectively and "just do it" ideas.
- Employ Daily Lean Practices, including:
- Actively participate in team huddles to improve communication, problem-solving, learning, and data-driven decision-making
- Share ideas to improve work processes and solve problems.
- Use visual management tools to make individual and teamwork visible.
- Participate in developing, following, and improving standard work.
- Participate in getting the voice of the customer and understanding customer needs.
- Collaborate with process partners to understand and work together on the upstream and downstream impacts of process steps and improve the value stream to meet customer needs.
- Point out problems and issues so they can be addressed via problem-solving.
- Complete training in Lean or other process improvement methodology
- Track measures related to your own work and using measures to make decisions about how best to do the work.
This internship will deliver outstanding customer service in working with county project managers, contractors, and others to support contract monitoring and compliance activities for county construction projects administered via the Apprenticeship and Priority Hire programs in the Business Development and Contract Compliance Section. Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel is necessary.
- Perform routine system administration and documentation. Participate in gathering data and preparing reports.
- Update standard work processes and operating procedures.
- Communicate routinely with customers; provide information and assistance on routine questions involving system processes and procedures to navigate an online reporting database for contractors.
- Update standard queries following established procedures. Develop routine reports, document tables, and data used in the preparation of reports and queries.
- Participate in process improvements as a team member supporting reporting systems. Work in partnership with experienced functional analysts to test system interfaces and enhancements.
- Review Monthly Priority Hire and Apprenticeship Summary Reports to identify contracts that indicate low attainment towards establish goals/requirements for action by BDCC staff on the Workforce Development Team.
- Communicate with contractors regarding their monthly Priority Hire and Apprenticeship percentages.
- Review the Monthly Priority Hire and Apprenticeship Summary Reports to identify contracts that show low attainment in relation to established goals and requirements. Take appropriate action in collaboration with the BDCC staff on the Workforce Development Team, and conduct follow-up actions as requested.
- Assist and accompany field compliance staff during construction on-site field visits, which includes creating and drafting documents in MS Word or Excel to support compliance monitoring activities.
- Create necessary documentation in Word or Excel to assist with field compliance.
- Check the designated email inbox to receive inquiries and route them to the Supervisor for drafting responses as needed. Take follow up actions as requested.
- Assist in monitoring Priority Hire Grant Applications/inquiries as they arise on a rolling basis.
- Organize pre-jobs paperwork and attend progress meetings to learn fundamentals required for contractors.
- Attend pre-bid meetings to learn public contracting processes. Work with the Construction Workforce Coordinator to conduct at least one pre-bid monthly to gain an understanding of the County's workforce objectives.
- Assist the review and approval of Apprenticeship Utilization Plans to gain an understanding of the requisite plan elements required for approval.
- Accompany Priority Hire Staff in attending in-person or virtual meetings of the Regional Public Owner's Group to participate in regional work efforts, as assigned or delegated.
- Have a passion for equity and social justice.
- Maintain statistics and metrics to support continuous process improvements.
- Are learners and eager to try new things and enjoy working in a collaborative team
- Question the status quo and who is willing to create new processes.
- Have an interest in a public sector career or business-related field
- Should be inquisitive in nature and willing to speak up and share ideas during team meetings
- Strong communication, interpersonal, writing, and customer service skills
- Intermediate level of technology proficiency using MS Office Productivity tools in your daily work
- Ability to manage your time and adapt to changing priorities, work on multiple priorities and projects simultaneously, meet quick deadlines, and produce timely and quality work products.
- Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Demonstrated completion of study in project management.
- Demonstrated completion and delivery of projects.
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience with LEAN processes and principles.
- Experience with SharePoint, MS Teams, and other collaborative online tools.
Position Information:
- Work Site Details: The work associated with this position will primarily be hybrid. FBOD employees are currently required to work two assigned days a week in the Seattle office. In office requirements may change as required by King County business needs.
- Location Requirement: Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.
- Work Schedule: During the academic term, the work week will consist of 10-20 hours. During summer and other school breaks, the work week will consist of 40 hours. This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and therefore is overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday.
The Application/Selection Process:
- A completed King County Application is required.
- A Cover Letter is recommended.
- A current Resume is recommended.
Note: Online applications are preferred. However, if you cannot apply online, go to www.kingcounty.gov/jobs for other options.
If you have any questions or concerns while applying, please contact:
Michael Castro, Recruiter
mcastro@kingcounty.gov
Supplemental Information
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 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.
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.
