Position Description
The Water Resources Intern assists the Engineering Department with implementing a variety of water resource projects informed by the Water Resources Management Plan (WRMP), Wellhead Protection Plan (WHPP), Climate Action Plan (CAP), Stormwater Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP), and helps facilitate projects that plan, manage, protect and maintain flood protection conveyance and water quality treatment infrastructure and the services they provide.
Work is primarily in an office setting with some field work that requires working outside, in variable weather conditions, standing for long period of time and lifting up to 50 pounds.
This position will work up to 40 hours per week from June through August.
Note: The wage listed reflect 2025 figures. These are subject to change pending final budget approval in December.
Essential Functions
- Assist with researching and writing assignments related to stormwater management and pollution prevention.
- Communicate with stakeholders through various channels.
- Assist with stormwater infrastructure inspections and coordinating maintenance activities.
- Assist with fisheries management activities.
- Assist with stream assessments and weekly lake observations.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- A collegiate student or recent graduate with coursework in Natural Resources or Water Management, Natural Resources Planning and/or Policy, Biological Sciences, Biosystems, Hydrology, Geology, Geography and Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent.
- Proficient in personal computer software including MS Office.
- Valid driver’s license.
Desired Qualifications
- Experience working and incorporating the perspectives of multiple communities, people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of water resource management including groundwater, public water supply, surface water, flood conveyance, and surface water quality treatment.
- Interest or experience with ESRI ArcGIS
- Interest in or experience with public participation and stakeholder engagement.
- Interest in or experience with municipal public works projects and operations.
- Interest in or experience with environmental permitting and regulation.
- Interest in or experience with water and natural resources planning and policy.
Supplemental Information
Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.
This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this job at any time.
ESST Paid Leave Time
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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Are you a collegiate student or recent graduate with coursework in Natural Resources or Water Management, Natural Resources Planning and/or Policy, Biological Sciences, Biosystems, Hydrology, Geology, Geography and Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Science, Civil or Environmental Engineering, or equivalent?
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Are you proficient in personal computer software including MS Office?
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Are you proficient in ESRI ArcGIS?
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Do you have a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility?
