Stormwater Intern - Environmental Compliance (Seasonal)

Job Details:

Under general supervision, assists Stormwater Management staff with planning, management, maintenance, and protection of the City’s stormwater assets.

$15.00/hr.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist Environmental Specialists with Clean Rivers Program, Monthly, and Dry Weather Sampling events including field verification and documentation of storm drain outfall attributes.

• Organization and data entry of various environmental management records, including but not limited to inspection records, sampling records, or various other technical data.

• Assist with reviewing water quality laboratory reports for compliance with TCEQ TMDL regulations and field identification of new monitoring locations to meet TCEQ requirements.

• Other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Skill in the use of standard PC-based programs, such as Word, Excel Adobe, and Canva.

• Skill in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and GPS equipment.

• Skill in planning, organizing and coordinating multiple assignments.

• Skill in reading and interpreting water quality data, reports, maps, and specifications.

• Skill in communicating by verbal and written means with citizens, staff and other departments.

• Ability work in indoor, outdoor and construction zone environments.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering plans.

• Ability to create clear, concise reports regarding stormwater issues.

• Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication.

• Ability to perform a variety of physical skills including, but not limited to seeing, carrying, calculating and writing.

• Ability to operate a motorized vehicle.

• Skill in using multiparameter probes or water quality field sampling kits.

Qualifying Education and Certifications

• Enrolled as a sophomore or higher in an Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, or Water Quality or Resources program at an accredited institution.  

• Possession of a valid Driver's License (min. Class C).

Employment Screenings Required:

• Criminal background check

• Motor vehicle record check

• Drug & alcohol testing.

Pre-Employment Screens

This position requires successful completion of criminal background check, motor vehicle record check and drug & alcohol testing.

City of Arlington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.