Technical Documentation Intern

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.

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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 Summer 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!

Minimum Education
* High School Diploma or GED

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

Minimum Experience
* 1 year of post-high school training

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

None 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  must be…