2024 Metro Student Internship/Veteran Fellowship - System Expansion and Integration Team

Get real world experience with us! Metro’s Mobility Division is seeking an intern or veteran fellow to work within our Service Development section. Service Development is responsible for the planning and implementation of transit services, schedules, facilities, regional partnerships, and transportation demand management programs.

This position sits on the System Expansion and Integration team. This team works to develop Metro’s long-range plans and policies and coordinates capital projects initiated by service, customer, or interagency needs, such as RapidRide expansion and integration with Sound Transit services like Link and Bus Rapid Transit. System Expansion and Integration’s work is highly collaborative and involves close coordination with other Metro groups and partners including Sound Transit, Seattle Department of Transportation, and local jurisdictions in King County. Here, you'll have the opportunity to work on meaningful projects and contribute to the communities we serve.
 

Currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate students and veterans with an interest in public transportation

This recruitment may be used to generate a pool for future positions. The pool would be valid for twelve months upon creation and may be extended at the discretion of the hiring authority.

INTERN EXPERIENCES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support projects related to development, program evaluation, mid and long-range planning, and transit integration projects with Sound Transit
• Research and literature review to support plan and policy development.
• Data collection, analysis, synthesis, and visualization
• Writing and/or reviewing memos, reports, and/or presentations

Minimum Qualifications:
• Strong communication and research skills
• Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Collaborative and flexible approach to solving problems.
• Experience using data analysis tools like Excel, GIS, Power BI, or another software.
• Experience using programming languages, such as R or SQL, will be considered a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.

This work may require or will provide the opportunity to learn/build skills in:
• Working collaboratively with staff in the King Street Center office and in the field.
• Thinking critically and solving problems creatively. Candidates should demonstrate how they've tackled design challenges in the past and how they approach obstacles proactively.
• Ability to apply equity and social justice principles to all aspects of the work.
• Develop applied data analysis, research, and communication skills.
• Gain experience working in a governmental setting and develop professional relationships.
• Gain an understanding of transportation system planning.
• Gain an understanding of the capital project development process.

PAY, BENEFITS, AND TELEWORKING REQUIREMENTS

Pay
• Undergraduate Interns: $20.0157– $25.485 per hour
• Graduate Interns: $22.637- $28.6936 per hour
• Vets 4 HIRE Veteran Fellows can be compensated at a range of $19.6345 - $36.3739 depending on military rank and education level.
• Veteran Fellow I - 20.1057 - $25.485 per hour – High School graduate; or pursuing BA; or enlisted grade E1-E3
• Veteran Fellow II - $22.637 - $28.6936 per hour – Possesses BA; or pursuing Masters; or enlisted grade E4-E6
• Veteran Fellow III - $28.696 - $36.3739 per hour – Completed Masters; or enlisted grade E7-E9 or Officer rank

Benefits
Interns and Veteran Fellows receive a free ORCA transit pass for unlimited rides on King County Metro and Puget Sound region transit services. These classifications are not eligible for retirement, holiday nor vacation pay.

Temporary Telecommuting Requirement
The work associated with these job classifications will be performed through a combination of teleworking complemented with onsite work. The specific mix can be agreed between Intern/Veteran Fellow and supervisor. Employees will be provided with a County issued laptop and must maintain a workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours. This could include working onsite as needed.

Interns/Veteran Fellows must reside in Washington state during the period of this internship. Onsite work is most often completed via shared workspaces at various King County facilities. Unless accomplished via the provided ORCA card, commuting to onsite work will be at the expense of the employee.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your cover letter and resume AS PDF ATTACHMENTS via email to Mobility.Internship@kingcounty.gov with the subject line “2024 Intern/Veteran Fellow Application:” and then your first and last name. 

Your cover letter should tell us why you are interested in working at King County Metro and how you meet the qualifications for the position outlined above.

Within your application documents, please be sure to include:
•Which school and program you are enrolled in and your anticipated graduation date.
•For Veteran Fellowships, please indicate military rank and education level, along with school name, year of graduation if relevant, and any other educational credentials.
•Please let us know how/where you heard about the internship!

All application materials received by 11:59AM on March 27, 2024, will be reviewed for completeness and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in an interview. Final offers are contingent on the successful completion of reference checks. Proof of enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate degree program for the Spring 2024 and Fall 2024 quarters/semesters will be required for student internships at the time of hire. 

Application materials received after 11:59 AM on March 27, 2024, will be placed in a second-round hold, and those applicants will be contacted only if hires are not committed during the first round of screening and interviews. 

Questions and Contact

Please send all application materials and questions to Mobility.Internship@kingcounty.gov.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Application & Selection Process
An online employment application, resume, and cover letter are required.

Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews. Final offers are contingent on successful completion of reference checks.

Union Membership: These positions are not represented by a union.

Class Codes: 299601, 299701, 299801, 299070, 299010, 299020, 299030

Work Location: King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104

If you are interested in pursuing a position on this posting, please follow the application instructions listed above. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process, or if you have questions please contact: Mobility.Internship@kingcounty.gov