Digitization Intern (Skilled Occupational Intern)
Salary
$17.23 - $20.94 Hourly
Location
Tacoma, WA
Job Type
Classified
Job Number
S0020-26R
Department
Power
Division
Generation
Opening Date
09/24/2026
Closing Date
10/8/2026 5:00 PM Pacific
Position Description
At Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) were not just about powering homes; were about powering up your career! The Records & Information Management (RIM) team in Power Generation is seeking a Digitization Intern for 2027. As the Digitization Intern, you'll be at the bedrock of our mission to revolutionize the way we organize and manage files.
As an intern, you will gain hands-on experience managing historical records. The Generation Records Management Program oversees more than 100 years of records and needs your help to transform physical materials into high-quality, accessible digital versions. Our ideal intern will assist in the operation of the Generation RIM Program at a trainee level and gain hands-on experience with digital preservation. Work will take place in an office environment and involve a lot of computer time and repetitive tasks, as well as standing, reaching, and lifting up to 30 pounds. A successful intern will have prior Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint) experience, great attention to detail, an interest in digitization, and some experience with historical documents. A basic understanding of digitization processes, scanning equipment, or historic document handling is preferred.
Other opportunities may also be available depending upon the successful completion of primary goals and/or the skills and interests of the intern. Applicants interested in records management, document organization, historical preservation, archival theory, metadata creation, or hydroelectric power generation are encouraged to apply.
The hours for this position are a minimum of 30 hours per week, for at least 6 months beginning in January 2027. An additional 6-month extension may be possible, if desired and if volume of work allows.
Responsibilities Include:
Qualifications
Minimum Education*
High School Diploma or GED
Minimum Experience*
1 year of post-high school training
Knowledge & Skills
Desired Qualifications
Selection Process & Supplemental Information
This recruitment is being managed by Kye Merritt, 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!
Compensation & Benefits
Pay Details:
Hourly Rate: $17.23 - $20.94
Employee Benefits | City of Tacoma
Tacoma Power
Tacoma Power is an almost 100% hydroelectric, municipally-owned public power utility, located in Tacoma. We serve approximately 180,000 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, youll 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. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny:
City of Tacoma's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
A Commitment to Equity & Diversity
At the City of Tacoma, were on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.
If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.
The Community
Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.
Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacomas geographic area. Downtowns Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and Americas Car Museum.
With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!
View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI
Application Process
Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process. Applicants who have the strongest backgrounds related to the responsibilities of this position may be invited to participate in the interview process, which may include a work problem. Appointment is subject to passing a background check.
Get Assistance
For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.
For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.
Communication with the City of Tacoma
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should 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 email folders.
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.
The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma 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 www.cityoftacoma.org 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.
01
Do you have the equivalent combination to a high school diploma or GED AND 1 year of post high school training? Please note education and experience can be substituted on a year for year basis.
02
Are you enrolled in vocational school, community college, four-year college or university, a graduate student or a recent graduate who has completed a degree from an accredited college/university within the last year?
03
Where are you enrolled? Or where have you recently graduated from?
04
What is/was your major course of study/degree in?
05
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.
06
Why are you interested in this position?
07
While a basic understanding of digitization processes and scanning equipment is not required, please briefly describe your experience with digitization and records management in 300 words or less.
08
One of the Citys Principles that guides us is Equity. Describe what equity means to you and describe an experience you have working with diverse groups of people.
09
Please tell us how you learned about this job opening.
Required Question
Employer City of Tacoma
Address Human Resources Department
747 Market Street
Tacoma, Washington, 98402-3764
Phone 253-591-5400
Website http://www.tacoma.gov
| Location | Tacoma, WA |
| Salary | $17.23–$20.94 Per Hour |
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