SkillBridge Intern

Job Description

About Company
Spokane County is a governmental entity offering a developmental SkillBridge Internship Program designed for active-duty military personnel transitioning into the civilian sector. The program provides on-the-job training and experience. Specifically, the Spokane County Sheriff’s Office also participates in this program, offering opportunities within its department. The organization aims to match civilian opportunities with a military member’s job training and work experience, facilitating their professional growth in various fields typically identified by existing county classifications.

Job Description, Detailed

This is a developmental SkillBridge Internship opportunity for active-duty military personnel who are separating from the military in the next 3-6 months. The program is specifically designed to provide on-the-job training and experience in the civilian sector.

Program Overview:
The SkillBridge Internship Program is a Department of Defense (DOD) initiative that matches civilian work opportunities to a military member’s job training and work experience as they approach the end of their military duty. Interns will engage in various work assignments, projects, and activities of varying complexity, structured to allow them to apply principles and theories, explore a career path, and gain the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully at a professional level within Spokane County.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:
• Provides entry- to intermediate-level professional services, operating under the supervision of professional staff and/or a supervisor, aligning with the day-to-day objectives of the assigned unit.
• Undertakes and/or actively participates in projects and programs specifically designed to enhance professional skills and expertise relevant to the organization’s needs.
• Participates in the planning and implementation phases of unit projects and initiatives within their area of expertise.
• Engages directly with colleagues, clientele, and/or other internal or external constituencies to plan assignments and resolve day-to-day operational issues.
• Receives comprehensive guidance, training, and mentoring from experienced professional personnel in the execution of activities and assignments.
• As appropriate to the position and specified by unit management, conducts original research and prepares reports based on findings, which may include recommendations or alternative proposals for action.
• May undertake related studies or enrichment programs as appropriate to the specific objectives of the operating unit.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Training and Development:
Participants will receive training, supervision, and mentorship from professionals in their respective fields. The program also facilitates professional development opportunities through participation in conferences, seminars, online events, and other educational means.

Eligibility and Requirements:
• Must be an active-duty military personnel separating from the military in the next 3-6 months.
• Must be eligible for the DOD SkillBridge program.
• No previous work experience is required.
• Must successfully pass a criminal background check.

Desired Abilities (to be increased through the program):
• Communication: Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, with individuals of all ages from a variety of cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds, across diverse situations.
• Data Management: Gather, organize, analyze, and present information and data from various sources.
• Instruction Following: Understand and follow verbal and written instructions accurately.
• Conceptual Application: Understand and apply concepts specifically applicable to the area of assignment.
• Work Ethic: Work effectively both independently and within a team environment.
• Time Management: Exercise effective time management skills and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Interpersonal Skills: Establish and maintain effective work relationships with elected officials, department heads, co-workers, the general public, and other relevant persons specific to the area of assignment.
• Technical Proficiency: Utilize various work-related computer technology and software applications.