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Part-time Intern (Stormwater Technical Services)

Salary

$18.59 Hourly

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

24-02622

Department

Department of Water Resources

Opening Date

07/23/2024

Closing Date

9/23/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Class Summary

This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,560 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting Engineering and Science interns to assist our staff in the Stormwater Technical Services Division. This position will primarily support our Dams, Watershed Improvement, and Stormwater Infrastructure groups. We can offer challenging and rewarding career paths in all levels of employment in a wide array of sciences, construction, and engineering fields. This position is a temporary career development opportunity working with a possibility of future permanent employment.

• Part-time position, 15-29 hours per week, not-to-exceed 1,560 hours in a 12-month calendar year, with at least one year commitment: $18.59 per hour

• Cooperative Intern – 40 hours per week, not-to-exceed 1,560 hours in a 12-month calendar year, with at least 2 semester commitment: $18.59 per hour

POTENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Sampling and monitoring of green stormwater-infrastructure and watershed health indicators

• Field inspection of watershed improvement project sites, detention/retention ponds, drainage issues, and stormwater BMP(s)

• Assisting field and office personnel in stream walks, wetland walks, and site investigations

• Minor boating in lakes near dams to exercise outlet control valves

• Digital compilation and analysis of stormwater information using databases, programs, and dashboards (Lucity, ArcGIS, Microsoft PowerBI, NOAA, and USGS online)

• Review of dam inspection reports for resulting action items

• Prepare maintenance schematics for county-maintained dams sing ArcGIS, Adobe Acrobat DC, or Blubeam software

• Prepare work orders to execute maintenance actions for county-maintained dams

• Document field inspections in written and photographic forms

• Assist in review of floodplain model deliverables (HEC-RAS, SWMM)

• Assisting in reporting efforts to the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD)

• Provide support in MS4 permit compliance to county personnel

• Maintain and file departmental records and documents

• Prepare presentations summarizing work and infrastructure status

• Assist other engineering and science personnel as needed in Technical Services Division

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Diploma

• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record

• Actively enrolled in a Trades, Associates, Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree program in the field of Agriculture, Agriscience, Biology, Construction, Construction Management, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Engineering, Earth Science, Forestry, General Science, Geography, Geology, Health Science, Public Health, or Technology with at least one (1) year completed

• Must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Initiative-taking and team player

• Has good awareness of safety sense and surroundings

• Can learn quickly and pay attention to detail

• Well organized, dependable, timely

• Possesses effective communication skills (written and verbal)

• Ability to follow directions

• Will represent Gwinnett County with professionalism and courtesy

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Moderate physical activity including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, scaling, pulling and the ability to lift 50 pounds

• Workers may occasionally be subject to outside environments with allergens, insects, and wildlife present

Grade

The grade for this position is 97.

Benefits Offered

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Additional Information

Department of Water Resources

Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is a publicly-owned utility committed to delivering superior services to a vibrantly connected community. The employees of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) represent our inclusive culture which advances our commitment to excellence in service, stewardship, integrity, and innovation. The Department and its staff are widely recognized for superior service in the maintenance and operation of almost 9, 000 miles of water, wastewater, and stormwater lines, as well as the operation of 2 water production facilities, 3 water reclamation facilities and over 200 pump stations. The Department of Water Resources takes pride in stewardship of the environmental resources entrusted to us and pledges to be responsible as we manage water as a limited, but renewable resource.

For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/water) .

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess)

• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.

This position does not have benefits.

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Are you actively enrolled AND have at least one year of coursework completed in one of the following areas of study: Trades, Associates, Bachelor, Master, or Doctoral degree program in the field of Agriculture, Agriscience, Biology, Construction, Construction Management, Chemistry, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Engineering, Earth Science, Forestry, General Science, Geography, Geology, Health Science, Public Health, or Technology?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If yes, please list your major. If no, please type N/A.

  03

  Rate your proficiency on a scale of 1-5 (1 being a beginner and 5 being an expert) in Microsoft Office Suite, Office 365, Adobe, or Cloud Editing Software. Please list and rate the specific programs (i.e., Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint). If none, list "N/A" as your response.

  04

  Rate yourself on a scale of 1-5 (1 being a beginner and 5 being an expert) in work and field safety awareness. If none, list "N/A" as your response.

  05

  Describe your experience(s) in dams and lake management, landscaping, hardscaping, watershed management, forestry, biology, engineering, or earth sciences. Specifically, what types of analysis have you conducted and what your role was? If no experience, list "N/A" as your response.

  06

  Describe your experience(s) in field work, field sampling, and monitoring. If no experience, list "N/A" as your response.

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  Describe your experience(s)/activity/knowledge related to water quality and environmental protection. If none, list "N/A" as your response.

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Agency

Gwinnett County

Address

75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone

770.822.7915 770.822.7923

Website

http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com