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Some of what you'll be doing:

The Port of Seattle is committed to assisting military personnel departing active-duty service transition to civilian employment. The Veteran's Fellowship Program is designed to provide short term (6 months) employment that will assist veterans selected for the program in the following areas:

• Identifying transferrable skills

• Exposure to a civilian work environment

• Career assistance

• Exposure to corporate business practices

• Mentoring

• Resume and interview assistance

In this role, you will lead a project to update and advance the Engineering-lead but Port-wide Damage Assessment Plan (DAP), which guides our infrastructure response team in emergencies such as, but not limited to, earthquakes. This will also include advancement of team training materials and development and leading of exercises. You will work to directly support the Port’s ability to respond to and recover from an infrastructure emergency.

• You will update and further develop the Damage Assessment Plan and its appendices reflect the current assets, staff, and organization

• You will develop tools and processes for its effective implementation

• You will develop online on-demand refresher training for Damage Assessment Team (DAT) members and live training for introduction. The DAT is made of cross-departmental Port staff with infrastructure technical knowledge from many different perspectives. It is not the core work of any one person’s job, but rather a responsibility that individuals take on in uncommon circumstances.

• You will develop materials and run live exercises for Damage Assessment Team members and Damage Assessment Supervisors to drill elements of the DAP process.

• You will coordinate with other departments to understand their needs for damage assessments and recovery, as well as to raise their awareness of the processes.

• You will perform other duties as assigned.

Who you are:

• A Veteran – You have a minimum of three (3) years of active duty or mobilized reserve duty service in a branch of the U.S. Military Service (which includes the United States Coast Guard). Documentation of an honorable discharge from active or reserve status must be presented as part of the application process. Veterans Fellowship applicants must be within twenty-four (24) months of discharge to apply for a fellowship unless they have not worked full-time since their discharge and have been a full-time student in a degree or certification program since their discharge.

• Desired – We hope you have one year of experience in emergency preparedness and response. We also hope you have experience in infrastructure or engineering related work and experience leading/training teams.

• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.

• Knowledgeable – You have a basic understanding of emergency response processes and development and/or implementation of emergency responses. You also have basic knowledge of infrastructure such as electrical, mechanical, structural, civil and/or architectural elements of buildings, utilities, and/or docks.

• Coordinator – You know how to pull together diverse teams of various expertise in order to complete activities and work together towards a common goal.

• Trainer – You possess the skill to effectively lead training sessions and exercises to impart information to large groups.

What else you need to know:

• Work Schedule – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role.

• Work Environment – This work will take place in a hybrid/in-office setting at Management’s discretion.

• Limited Duration - This is a limited duration position and is expected to last no longer than six months.

• Safety Requirements – You will be required to comply with all work rules, safety, and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.

• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you will/must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance.

• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.

Why you'll love it here:

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found on the Port of Seattle‘s website. If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “ Collective Bargaining Agreement ” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Getting to Work – Fully subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to get you here.

• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.

• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.

• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

Why the Port of Seattle:

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here .

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity .

Location: Downtown Seattle

Organization: Talent Management

Employee Status: Temporary

Schedule: Full-time

Posting Expires: Dec 2, 2024, 1:59:00 AM

Minimum Salary: 43.80

Midpoint Salary: 44.80

Req ID: 003021

The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, knowing decisions concerning the employment relationship will be made without regard to age, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, veteran status, the presence of any physical or mental disability, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law, regulations and ordinances. To help comply with all state and federal requirements, we appreciate you voluntarily answering the questions below. The information on this form will be kept confidential. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/ethnicity-definitions for definitions and descriptions of the categories referenced below regarding Ethnicity and Race. Click https://www.portseattle.org/page/vevraa-information for information and definitions of the categories referenced below regarding Protected Veterans status.