Storm Water Surface Water Quality and Environmental Permitting Intern

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SUMMARY

Salary Offering:$20.00/hr.

Please note that this internship position is not eligible for employee benefits.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform data review and analysis
• Perform and review hydrologic and hydraulic calculations
• Conduct various research including stormwater infrastructure design best practices and various illicit discharge/pollution issues
• Assist with storm drain infrastructure and stream field work
• Assist with public education and outreach efforts
• Review stormwater project plans and construction photos to evaluate records and regulatory compliance
• Assist with Geographic Information System (GIS) analysis using ArcMap - review data assign attributes to features and perform spatial analysis and database management
• Assist in research prioritization and literature review
• Assist with documentation review and organization

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to learn and apply City of Charlotte Land Development Standards NCDOT Standardsand Specifications Charlotte-Mecklenburg SCM Design Manual and Charlotte-Mecklenburg Storm Water Design Manual
• Ability to learn and interpret stormwater project plans and construction photos to evaluate and document pre and post construction conditions.
• Ability to use and understand GIS processes within ArcMap software
• Ability to assign attributes to features and perform spatial analysis and database management
• Ability to work autonomously and be self-motivated to move projects forward
• Understand efficient time management skills and apply them to short-term project activities and tasks
• Good organizational skills that can be applied to science/engineering activities associated with project design
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Interest in developing and creating technical reports
• Interest in applying engineering design techniques for stormwater modelingand design tasks
• Ability to learn and understand hydraulic and hydrologic software
• Ability to work cooperatively with City employeesand the public
• Must be comfortable traversing difficult terrain structures barriers and various urban/rural conditions; encountering a variety of animals insects vegetation and weather; interacting with the public; and experiencing unforeseen conditions/situations in accessing and entering drainage features within the right-of-way public and private property

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiar with basic engineering mathematics and geometry skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled as undergraduate college student with course study in civil engineering/environmental science/civil engineering technology geography or related field

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The Citys Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes but is not limited to: reference checks social security verification education verification criminal conviction record check and if applicable a credit history check sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidates written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process candidates may be asked to take a skills test and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex national origin marital status age disability sexual orientation political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress appearance or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street Suite 200 Charlotte NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST) excluding official City holidays.

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BENEEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

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The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.