Position Description

Tacoma Power’s Generation Natural Resources group has an opportunity for an intern to spend the summer learning side-by-side with land managers, biologists, and cultural resource specialists assisting with land management responsibilities associated with the implementation of Tacoma Power’s Cushman, Nisqually River, and Cowlitz River hydroelectric project licenses. You will have the opportunity to work indoors and outdoors assisting with the management of wildlife, recreation, and shoreline lands.

Responsibilities include assisting with the issuance of shoreline permits, maintaining shoreline management documents, and assisting with shoreline use surveys on Tacoma Power’s reservoirs; assisting with monitoring wildlife habitat enhancement measures and supporting weed control efforts.

As the intern, you will be an important team member supporting other staff with a variety of land management activities. You will walk away from this internship with the satisfaction of knowing you contributed to important programs supporting natural resources and our community.

The hours for this position are 40 hours per week. The term for this position is expected to be approximately three months during the summer consistent with your school schedule.

“Community Value First” is our Tacoma Power’s strategic principle. We consider our decisions and prioritize resources and programs based on the impact to our customers and community.

Qualifications

  • Must be currently enrolled in a college or university or a recent graduate who has completed a degree within the last year in biological sciences, environmental sciences, natural resources management or similar; Desired Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with native plants and animals common to the Pacific Northwest;
  • Knowledge of methods, equipment and materials commonly usd in land and wildlife management;
  • Experience using Geographic Information System (GIS) software and Geographic Positioning System (GPS) operation;
  • Experience working from and operating boats. Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
  • Ability to carry a backpack herbicide sprayer which, when full, is about 40 pounds, and lift 50 pound bags of seed.
  • Ability to traverse rugged terrain.

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

This recruitment is being managed by Rodney Croston, 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, Facebook, or Instagram!

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion One of the primary goals of the Equity and Empowerment Initiative 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.

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.

The City of Tacoma Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city that sits along the Puget Sound with a population of nearly 210,000. The third largest city in the state of Washington, it is a diverse, progressive international gateway to the Pacific Rim.

Propelled by significant developments such as the University of Washington Tacoma, the Tacoma Link light rail system, the restored urban waterfront of the Thea Foss Waterway, the expansions of both the MultiCare and Franciscan health systems, and a significant influx of foreign direct investment in its downtown core, Tacoma has evolved considerably since the 1990s.

Tacoma boasts the state’s highest density of art and history museums, and is home to a flourishing creative community of writers, artists, musicians, photographers, filmmakers, chefs, entrepreneurs, and small business owners who each add their unique flair to the city’s vibrant commercial landscape. The iconic Tacoma Dome has endured as a high-demand venue for some of the largest names in the entertainment industry.

A magnet for families looking for affordable housing options in the Puget Sound area, Tacoma also draws those who prefer to live in a more urban downtown setting with competitively priced condos and apartments that feature panoramic mountain and water views.

Tacoma’s natural beauty and proximity to the Puget Sound and Mount Rainier draws hikers, runners, bicyclists, and maritime enthusiasts to the area. Its lively social scene is infused with energy by thousands of students attending the University of Washington Tacoma, the University of Puget Sound, the Evergreen State College Tacoma campus, and Tacoma Community College, as well as a number of local trade and technical colleges. Its prime location – just 20 minutes south of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, 30 miles north of the state capital in Olympia, and within 10 miles of the U.S. Department of Defense’s premier military installation on the West Coast – only adds to Tacoma’s desirability. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

Apply 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.

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.

Salary: $12.92 – $16.56 Hourly

Location: Tacoma, WA

Job Type: Non-Classified

Department: Power

Job Number: 4602-19c

Closing: 4/15/2019 5:00 PM Pacific

Agency: City of Tacoma

Address: Human Resources Department 747 Market Street Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764

Phone: 253-591-5400

Website: http://www.cityoftacoma.org