Construction & Asset Management Intern

Position Description

The City of Tacoma's Public Works Department is seeking to hire an intern to provide support to the City of Tacoma's Construction and Asset Management groups in the Engineering Division. Under staff supervision, the position will be focusing on technical aspects of construction management, data entry and analysis of data related to transportation programs and infrastructure, and the use of various applications to assist with the publication of data. The position is structured for college or graduate level students looking to apply their studies while working with engineering and construction management professionals.

For a glimpse into the Public Works Department and its staff please enjoy this video .

Work will take place in the office and the field, including active construction sites. Typical duties include field data collection, technical analysis, calculations, forecasting, and preparation of draft reports/presentations. The expected duration of this internship is at least 12 weeks, up to 40 hours per week.

The Construction & Asset Management intern will be given responsibility and must be self-motivated and well-organized. Interns must have the ability to thoughtfully engage with diverse communities and demonstrate excellent follow-through and a commitment to collaboration.

Our Ideal Candidate is a person with:

• A professional mindset that will be invested in a variety of projects/assignments
• A strong desire to learn from a diverse group of professionals.
• Basic knowledge of Civil Engineering and Construction Management
• Data analysis skills
• Proficiency in solving technical problems
• Effective organization and multi-tasking abilities
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A self-starter and team player mentality
• Above average computer skills including MS Office and experience with ArcGIS
• Experience with the use and presentation of data
• Basic knowledge of the principals of infrastructure life cycle management

Our top candidates will be eager to demonstrate how their education and skills can be used and be further developed by working on challenging Public Works related projects. Internship positions with the City of Tacoma work under close supervision and typically provide administrative and technical support to City Departments. This is trainee-level work of limited duration in which an incumbent provides technical assistance in the administration of a specific project or program.

Knowledge & Skills

Accountability: Accept personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work. Can be relied upon to achieve excellent results with little need for oversight.

Analysis: Use data and information in a clear and rational thought process to assess and understand issues, evaluate options, form accurate conclusions, and make decisions.

Communication Effectiveness: Convey clear, timely, persuasive messages that positively influence the thoughts and actions of others.

Development and Continual Learning: Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement.

Observation and Inspection: Critically observe and inspect structures, products, and environmental conditions to collect information and detect problematic situations.

Research: Effectively identify, collect, organize, and document data and information in ways that make the information most useful for subsequent assessment, analysis, and investigation.

Safety: Understand and follow applicable laws, regulations, and other standards to establish and/or maintain a safe work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience*
1 year of post-high school training

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements
Depending on assignment, some positions may require a valid Washington State Driver's License

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
This position requires being able to work both outdoors and in an office environment. Outdoor conditions will provide a variety of weather conditions. In office environments will include working on computers and communicating via email, chats, and phone. The intern may be asked to lift or move equipment or boxes not exceeding 50lbs.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress. One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play.

The City of Tacoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in its workplace. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local laws.

To be considered for this exciting and rewarding career opportunity:
Interested individuals must complete the online application and attach a detailed resume that includes past educational and work experience and a brief cover letter stating why they want to participate in the internship.

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk e-mail folders.

If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before 4pm on the closing date of this posting.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 6/17/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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