Water Resources Intern
To assist with the monitoring, inventorying, and inspecting maintenance activities of the city's surface water resources and other tasks under the direction of a Public Works Manager.
- This position is opened until filled. First review of applications will be on Monday, January 27, 2020.
- The anticipated start date is flexible, based upon the student's availability.
Essential Functions
- Provide visual inspection of MS4 outfalls, storm water ponds, wetlands, structural best management practices and record inspection in MS4Front and Cartegraph™ Asset Management software.
- Update GIS database and map of City's storm sewer conveyance and treatment system with inspection data, verification of structure type, identification of unknown or missing structures and pipe, and other applicable information.
- Provide erosion control inspections of active construction sites to insure compliance with applicable National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits and city code and communicate these findings with the property owner, contractor and city staff.
- Assist in coordinating and leading educational activities with various community organizations.
- Assist with water quality monitoring and database management.
- Assist with survey work and construction staking.
- General administrative duties within the engineering department which may include; answering telephones, support at engineering counter, filing and organizing documents and other duties as assigned.
- Performs related work as apparent or assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- High school degree or equivalent
- Currently enrolled in college or have recently completed a bachelor's degree in a related field such as, geology, geographic information systems, environmental science, water resources, or engineering or equivalent.
- Previous experience with GIS software (ArcMap, ArcInfo, ArcView)
- A valid Class D Minnesota driver's license and with a satisfactory driving record.
Desired Qualifications
- Previous related experience preferred but not required
- Previous experience with Global Positioning Systems (GPS)