Location
Tacoma, WA | United States
Job description
Technical Documentation Intern
Salary
$16.28 - $19.78 Hourly
Location
Tacoma, WA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
S0020-24D
Department
Power
Division
Generation
Opening Date
02/16/2024
Closing Date
3/1/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
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Position Description
At Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) we're not just about powering homes; we're about powering up your career! Tacoma Power's Generation Department is seeking a Technical Writer Intern for the Summer of 2024! If you are looking to expand your problem solving skills and apply them towards a professional environment while serving the Tacoma community, we welcome you apply!
As a public utility, Tacoma Power ( generates, transmits, distributes, and markets energy and provides electric services for about 180,000 customers inside and outside the city of Tacoma ! Providing the community and customers with 97% clean energy. Approximately half of the power is generated from our own hydro projects and most of the rest from the Bonneville Power Administration. In efforts to reduce its environmental impacts, the Power Generation department also partners with fisheries managers to improve fisheries health and its incentive programs for home energy efficiency and conservation.
As an intern working with TPU's Dam Safety Staff, you will be helping with SharePoint site maintenance, file/data management, development of process improvements through automation and technology, and assist with creating and maintaining technical documentation.
Main Responsibilities Include:
Supporting the design, maintenance, and development, of the Dam Safety SharePoint Site.
Assisting in the uploading and organization of compliance records on the Dam Safety SharePoint Site.
Supporting the development of process automation, task delegation, and project management efforts in SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet and/or other software.
Collaborating with TPU staff to ensure that all applicable compliance records are available, filed correctly, and are organized for retrieval/archiving.
Assist in creating and maintaining technical documentation, policies, procedures, white papers and manuals in support of Tacoma Power’s Dam Safety Program.
Internships are typically 40 hours per week, 12 weeks long, and coincide with the S ummer break.
Interested candidates should possess advanced technical writing skills, problem solving, teamwork, flexibility, ability to organize, perform a variety of on-going tasks and customer service skills.
Tacoma Power values diverse perspectives and recognizes it is diversity that fuels innovation. Tacoma Power under Tacoma Public Utilities is committed to achieving equity and inclusion in its workforce, service delivery, policy decision making, and community/stakeholder engagement. Each employee has a role in contributing to our organization’s success. Come join our team!
Qualifications
Graduation from high school or GED equivalent.
Enrolled in vocational school, community college, four-year college or university, graduate student or a recent graduate who has completed a degree from an accredited college/university within the last year.
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 170,000 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.
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Interested individuals should apply online and attach a detailed 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.
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.
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.
If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400.
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Public 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 age 26 or younger.
Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age 26 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 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.
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Are you a high school graduate or do you have the equivalent such as a GED?
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Are you enrolled in vocational school, community college, four-year college or university, graduate student or a recent graduate?
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Where are you enrolled? Or where have you recently graduated from?
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What is your major course or study/degree in?
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Responses to supplemental questions must be original content created by the applicant using their own words. The use of online tools or resources to create responses, such as Artificial Intelligence (ChatGPT, etc.), Google, Bing, etc., or plagiarism in any form, is considered cheating and falsification of the application. I understand that any form of cheating or falsification will disqualify my application for further consideration.
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Why are you interested in this position?
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While basic understanding of SharePoint is preferred, please briefly describe your experience with document management and/or other storage systems. Also, briefly describe your experience as a technical writer.
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One of the City's Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe an experience you have working with diverse groups of people.
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Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.
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City of Tacoma
Address
Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764
Phone
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