College Intern - Facilities and Infrastructure ADA Compliance

Port of Seattle • SeaTac, WA

4h

About The Position

This is a full-time summer internship opportunity. Support staff in the evaluation of public access to facilities and related programs and services through a lens of accessibility and ADA compliance at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

Requirements

• A student – You must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate or a recent graduate (< 1 year ago) in a degree program such as Architecture, Interior Design, Urban Planning, Engineering or Public Administration
• 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.
• Communicator – You are comfortable with professional email writing and presentations in team or project meetings
• Adaptable – You remain adaptable in an environment with competing tasks and responsibilities. You consider and balance multiple responsibilities and schedules, and can facilitate conversations to identify solutions.
• Observation – You observe and identify details in field conditions and written documents, and retain and communicate information that you observe.
• Problem Solver – You are driven to solve problems and improve a program.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field visits to Port-owned Maritime facilities to survey for ADA compliance, record findings, create ADA transition plans, and share with Port stakeholders.
• Participate in meetings with internal stakeholders to address accessibility related deficiencies or to advance accessibility related programs.
• Increase knowledge base of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, ADAAG, and other accessibility codes and regulations.
• Build knowledge of various alternative formats and alternative technologies that enable people with disabilities to communicate, participate in, and perform tasks.
• Support the SEA Access team in community engagement events when possible.
• Learn the basics of aviation architecture – the ability to read and understand construction drawings, and learn relevant terms such as presecurity, postsecurity, etc.
• Maintain accessibility SharePoint page and photo database.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed