Gwinnett County Government · 8 hours ago
Technical Services Stormwater Intern
Gwinnett County, GA
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18.59/hr - $18.59/hrGwinnett County Government is seeking a Technical Services Stormwater Intern to assist in their Department of Water Resources. The intern will support various groups focusing on stormwater infrastructure, conduct field inspections, and assist with data compilation and analysis related to watershed health.
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Responsibilities
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 using ArcGIS, Adobe Acrobat DC, or Bluebeam 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 the Technical Services Division
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma
Valid Driver's License
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
Initiative-taking and team player
Has good awareness of surroundings and safety sense
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
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
Benefits
Health coverage
A robust wellness program (Spouses can participate, too!)
Onsite employee wellness center
Longevity pay
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Gwinnett County Government
Gwinnett County Government is a government agency offering public safety, infrastructure, and economic development services to citizens.
Founded in 1818
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dorothy Parks
Chief Information Officer
Matthew Puckett
Chief Information Security Officer
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