Graduate Intern; Part-Time

Position: Graduate Intern (Part-Time)
Duties include assisting the MDU division with tasks related to; flooding and drainage concern investigations, construction site SWPPP reviews and inspections, floodway and levee inspections, municipal pollution prevention inspections, TPDES permitting, drone mapping, waterway bathymetrics, bioassessments, and citywide watershed basin evaluations. Additional duties include assisting with collecting field data; conducting surveys and other research including analyzing, tracking and summarizing informational and statistical data;

assisting with public education, outreach activities and events; providing assistance with special projects; preparing PowerPoint presentations, maps, exhibits and a variety of reports, spreadsheets, correspondence and other documents; and performing clerical tasks, such as answering the telephone and filing. This position will encompass regular interaction with the other City departments and outside agencies. Must be currently enrolled in, or have completed within the past year, an undergraduate program with major course work in an environmental science or related field.

A résumé must be submitted with application.

EFF 1/4/26: PAY GRADE GG08 / FULL PAY RANGE $16.14 - $22.75 PER HOUR

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The City of Irving's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) helps to improve the quality of life for Irving citizens through construction of facilities such as parks, trails, aquatic centers, and libraries.  Additionally, CIP administers and carries out the construction of infrastructure such as streets, sidewalks, water and wastewater, drainage, and fire stations, all necessary to assure the public's welfare.

The City of Irving strives to be the most inclusive, welcoming, respectful and understanding municipal organization in North Texas. Irving is home to one of the most diverse ZIP codes in the nation, with many religions, races, nationalities and beliefs represented. The city acknowledges that its employees' diversity make them uniquely qualified to serve. This is achieved by building and nurturing an employment base that better reflects the races, cultures, faiths, gender identities, generations and philosophies of the community.

The goal is to create programming and engagement opportunities, implement best and emerging practices, and foster an environment of understanding and respect. This allows for equitable access to programs and services, removal of barriers for engagement, and a culture of safety, trust and belonging.