Knowledge Management Intern

Tacoma Water is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Knowledge Management Intern to join our team and contribute to our critical Distribution Order (DO) project. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain invaluable hands-on experience in a professional environment. You will work closely with experienced records management professionals, applying your academic knowledge to real-world projects and contributing to our goal of achieving a single source of truth for our Distribution Orders, a critical component of Water's asset information and records.

Responsibilities Include:
 

• Data Quality Assurance: Track and report on data quality issues identified and perform thorough quality checks to ensure data accuracy and consistency.
• Merge/Purge Operations: Execute merge and purge activities to consolidate information into a single, definitive version; prioritize and address existing issues before moving to general consolidation.
• Metadata Management: Verify and update SharePoint metadata to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Data Integrity Tasks: Complete manual adjustments to data, including research, quality assurance, and data review.

This internship is expected to be 40 hours per week, 12 weeks long and coincide with the summer break, with potential to be extended into the school year on a reduced working schedule.

Qualifications

Minimum Education*
High School Diploma or GED

Minimum Experience*
1 year of post-high school training

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

Desired Qualifications
Comfortability with utilizing technology to accomplish work

 

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

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.

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.

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If you have any additional questions regarding this position, please contact the Human Resources Department at 253.591.5400 before 4pm on the closing date of this posting.