Applications Development Student
Blount Partnership
*To be considered for this job, you must apply for this position on our company website at www.kub.org/careers.*
Classification: Student
Work Hours: 15-29 hours/week: M-F, 7:00AM - 5:00PM
About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.
About the Role: This role supports Applications Developers in the Information Services Department. Activities for this position include developing web applications and services using JavaScript libraries and frameworks including Ember.js and ArcGIS API for JavaScript. Tasks will include developing single-page applications with JavaScript and web services with Java to modernize existing systems. The successful candidate will learn how to interpret functional designs, work in a team development environment, and will code, test and deploy applications and services.
This is a summer only internship requiring 40 hours per week. There is possibility to continue past summer, if it aligns with organizational needs and student availability. If student extends time at KUB into the fall semester, the expectation is 15-29 hours per week.
Qualifications
Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
Minimum Requirements:
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Must be and maintain full-time student status of an accredited college or university pursuing an Associates, Bachelors, or a graduate-level degree
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Must have and maintain a cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
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Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between 7:00AM - 5:00PM
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Must have good oral and written communication skills
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Must possess skills in MS Office applications, specifically Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
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Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Preferred Requirements:
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Pursuing a degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Management, Technical Communications, Business Management, or related discipline
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Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher
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Desire to interact with people and provide great service
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Strong work ethic with attention to detail
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Experience with Object Oriented development (C++, JAVA, or .Net) and/or JavaScript/HTML & CSS Design
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Experience with Microsoft
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At least one year remaining as student in degree or educational program
Selection Process
About the Selection Process:
Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org
Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation
Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 – Background Investigation
Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*
*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program
If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.
Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer