Development Services Intern

Position Description

Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is seeking a graduate student Development Services Intern to learn about and assist with the work of the Development Services Office. This position will be in the Development Services Office (DSO), within SPU’s Project Delivery and Engineering Branch (PDEB). The DSO assists the development community with connecting to SPU’s infrastructure while adhering to SPU standards and governing codes.

The Development Services Intern will support the Systems, Performance, and Project Support team during its exciting expansion. This role offers a unique chance to gain professional experience at one of the nation’s leading utilities. This position would be a great match for someone interested in learning about different aspects of the DSO’s work, who is curious about detailed, complex systems and processes – rather than intimidated by them! Ideal candidates will have experience with informal project management and process documentation, as well as a keen attention to detail.

Learn more about the DSO by clicking through the left-side menus at Contact the Development Services Office - Utilities | seattle.gov and Water Service - Utilities | seattle.gov.

Learning objectives include but are not limited to:

• Professional experience with data, business process workflows, training, and possibly customer service
• Practical application of written report and presentation skills for a variety of audiences
• Practical project management support services and systems team support
• Familiarity with SPU organizational purpose, structure, and mechanisms; familiarity with the DSO’s functions and work teams
• Professional experience at one of the nation’s leading public utilities
  
  

About Seattle Public Utilities: Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.

For more information about Seattle Public Utilities (SPU), checkout the:

• SPU Website
• SPU Workplace Expectations
• Strategic Business Plan
  
  

SPU commits to Our City Values and Race and Social Justice as core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.

Job Responsibilities

Duties may include, but not limited to:

• Project Support – tasks may include work processing, process documentation, systems updates, identifying workflow process improvements, and/or communicating with private development customers of the DSO
• Systems & Performance – tasks may include data analysis, creating presentations, memos, and reports; and critical data tasks such as quality review checks, data entry, and data cleanup
• Assist in the development, implementation, and management of special projects such as consolidating and simplifying shared electronic files
• Self-directed research project including deliverable (report, memo, presentation, system, etc.)
• Other duties/work tasks as differing needs emerge in the DSO during this exciting expansion period.
  
  

Hours: Basic work hours are between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. During school sessions, work hours will be scheduled to complement class schedules (15-20 hours per week). These internships may permit up to 40 hours per week during breaks and summer months.

Qualifications

Education: Applicants must be currently enrolled in and pursuing a graduate-level degree related to Public Administration, Public Affairs, Business Administration, Information Management, Project Management, Data Analytics, Data Science, Computer Applications, Management, Humanities, or a closely related field.

Applicants must be enrolled at least part-time or full-time and maintain a 3.0 GPA for the duration of the internship.

Exception: Students do not need to be enrolled over the summer months but will need to provide at the end of Spring Quarter/Semester proof of continuing and pre-registration for the Fall session as applicable.

Additional Information

This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.

Who may apply: The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity.

The full salary range for this position is: $26.71 -$26.71 per hour.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Dat Nguyen at dat.nguyen@seattle.gov.

How to Apply:

• Attach your college/university's unofficial transcript to your online application (an official transcript will be required at time of hire)
• Cover letter indicating your interest in the internship
• Resume clearly identifying how you meet the qualifications of the internship
  
  

Selected applicants invited to interview will be requested to provide references.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.