Flood Resilience (Intern)
Flood Resilience (Intern)
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Position Description
About Harris County Flood Control District:
The Flood Control District has the mission to reduce the risk of flooding in Harris County the third most populated county in the United States with a population in excess of 4.7 million including the City of Houston the nations fourth largest city. The Flood Control District has jurisdiction over the primary stormwater facilities in the county which consist of approximately 1500 channels totaling nearly 2500 miles in length as well as more than 60 regional stormwater detention basins totaling more than 10000 acres and several wetlands mitigation banks including Greens bayou.What you will do atHarris County Flood Control District:
The Harris County Flood Control District (District) is seeking qualified interns to join our Flood Resilience team. As an intern you will work closely with the Flood Resilience staff in connection with the activities of the Community Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) and the Infrastructure Resilience Team (IRT).
This paid internship program will provide candidates with an exciting opportunity to learn real world experience and gain clarity on their ideal career path. Working with our organization will also offer the opportunity to contribute to various community development initiatives.
Essential Functions and Duties:
- Contribute to the production of the Harris County Flood Resilience Plan working with staff consultants and community members.
- Support activities of the Districts Flood Resilience Division.
- Support activities of the Harris County Flood Resilience Task Force (CFRTF) an external advisory committee.
- Support activities of the Infrastructure Resilience team (IRT) an internal coordinating committee of Harris County.
- Learn about the history purpose and functions of the District the IRT and the CFRTF.
- Support and participate in meetings and activities of the District CFRTF and IRT.
- Analyze data including geospatial data and flood vulnerability scenarios.
- Write reports and memos; conduct independent research and develop best practices on topics that are integral to flood resilience.
- Support and participate in public engagement activities.
- Perform other duties that may be added or changed as the course and scope of the job directs.
Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
If you need special services or accommodations please call (713)or email.
This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and even when considered may not automatically disqualify the candidate.Requirements
- Education:
- Must be a full time undergraduate at an accredited university or college.
- Must be in good academic standing and have completed at least one (1) year of college studies with coursework in Communication Public Administration Government Planning Social Work Architecture Engineering Project Management Computer Science Geography Environmental Science Environmental Justice or a similar field of study
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Work well and build strong relationships with employees at manager and executive levels and with diverse communities.
- Work independently with limited supervision relative autonomy and general review.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Utilize good time management skills and effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks/initiatives.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Must be able to solve simple mathematical problems associated with normal work situations.
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills. Able to communicate effectively with coworkers industry and/or governmental representatives.
- Strong skills using Microsoft Office applications (Outlook Word Excel).
NOTE: Qualifying education experience knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation butONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. See Resumewill not be accepted for qualifications.
Preferences
Language:
- Bilingual skills in English/Spanish(preferred)
Licensure:
Valid Class C Texas Drivers License(preferred)
General Information
Position Type Salary:
Intern FullTime
Salary: To be discussed at interview
Location:
Flood Resilience 9900 Northwest Freeway Houston TX 77092
Physical Demands and Environmental Exposure:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:- Frequent sitting with some standing walking and lifting up to 10 pounds.
- Require sorting filing shelving and otherwise handling related materials.
- Work is performed indoors in a normal office environment with acceptable lighting temperature air conditions and noise levels.
- When at field locations may be exposed to vibration and/or noise in excess of 85 decibels.
- Occasional walking up and down steep slopes of ditches or on rough and uneven surfaces or ground such as sloping terrains plowed or furrowed areas or construction sites.
Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards.
Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
