Safety Intern

Tacoma Power is looking to hire a Safety Intern to join our Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) team! This position is open to current college students and recent graduates and offers hands-on experience. This paid internship is an entry-level position.
 
This is not a normal internship! You will be a crucial member of a small team with important responsibilities and deliverables of your own. You will leave our internship program with new knowledge, skills, and experience. In this role you will apply your skills & gain valuable experience working with TPU Safety Staff to support Tacoma Power Safety Initiatives, programs and events such as the Safety Recognition lunches.

Responsibilities Include

• Build on existing skills, particularly in areas related to safety programs, event management, and potentially other safety initiatives
• Supporting safety initiatives; this includes assisting with safety programs and related tasks to improve or ensure the safety of the workplace or operations
• Work directly with Tacoma Power's Safety Staff, which means you'll be contributing to an organization's established safety policies and protocols
• Involvement with Safety Recognition lunches, which are events aimed at acknowledging safety achievements, reinforcing safe practices, or fostering a safety culture. The intern could help with organizing, coordinating, or supporting these events

This position is temporary up to 40 hours per week. The term of this position is expected to coincide with the typical summer break for college students.Minimum Education*
High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience*
1 year of post-high school training

*Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of educationThis recruitment is being managed by Elise Drennen if you would like to be notified of similar opportunities or stay connected with things going on at Tacoma Public Utilities and the City of Tacoma, connect with me on LinkedIn.

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.



Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 customers as one of the three operating divisions of Tacoma Public Utilities, alongside Tacoma Water and Tacoma Rail. As one of the most livable, walkable cities in the country, you'll find that Tacoma is a great fit for all interests with places to bike, run, hike, and explore, the perks of a big city, and the charm of a small town.

Apply
Interested individuals should apply online and attach a resume and cover letter that includes job experience, major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received for interview consideration.

Reference checks will be conducted on final candidates and appointment is subject to passing a background check.

Communication from the City of Tacoma
We primarily communicate via e-mail during the application process. E-mails from cityoftacoma.org 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.For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, questions regarding this job announcement, or if you are experiencing complications while applying, please contact the Human Resources office at 253-591-5400 by 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow time to assist you before the job announcement closes. (For technical difficulties using the NeoGov system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 AM and 5:00 PM Pacific Time.)    

Salary : $17 - $20