Franchise Business Consultant

Student Position

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 520,000 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.

We are hiring for multiple departments. Positions provide general operational, administrative, and construction support. Responsibilities may include documentation, process improvement, data analysis, records management, software and computer applications, research, problem-solving, and other duties that support department operations.

Qualifications

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. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.

Minimum requirements:

• Must be and maintain full-time student status of an accredited college or university pursuing an associates, bachelors, or a graduate-level degree
• Have and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
• Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM 5:00 PM.
• Good oral and written communication
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred requirements:

• Pursuing a degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Information Systems, Industrial Engineering, Geographic Information Systems, or related degree
• Experience with programs such as MS Office, ESRI products, AutoCAD, Visio, or PowerBI

Selection Process

Phase 1 Apply online at

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