Stormwater Quality Intern

Job Description

* 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.*

We are currently recruiting an Engineering/Science intern to assist staff in the Stormwater Compliance Group in the Technical Services Division. This position will primarily support the Illicit Discharge Detection & Elimination (IDDE) work group with performing routine inspections for permit compliance, assisting with in-stream stream sample collection, and data entry duties. This position may also assist with Lake Lanier water quality sample collection and laboratory analysis in collaboration with the Environmental Lab.

We offer challenging and rewarding career paths in all levels of employment and in a wide array of sciences, construction, and engineering fields.

• Inspect stormwater structures and perform “dry weather screening” as assigned.
• Complete inspection reports with pictures to provide documentation of inspection.
• May assist field and office personnel in surface water sample collection, stream walks and investigative assignments.
• Perform data entry.
• Maintain and file records and documents.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

$20.36/hr

** This position is a temporary career development opportunity with a duration of 1-year, subject to potential extension beyond the 1-year mark.**

• Must have completed at least one year of college pursuing a degree in construction management, chemistry, biology, environmental science or a related field; AND
• Available to work weekdays between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm for up to 20 hours per week; AND
• Valid Driver’s License; AND
• Able to operate computers and applicable software including Microsoft Office, EARI Arc Map, maintenance tracking software (Lucity).

• Medium Work:
  Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Incumbents may be subjected to allergens such as pollen and dust, insects such as ants, wasps and yellow jackets, ticks, snakes and other similar wildlife.
• Working in inclement weather such as heat, cold and rain.

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please refer to the hiring process and 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.