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PWD Watershed Field Services- Spring Intern

City of Philadelphia

PWD Watershed Field Services- Spring Intern

Philadelphia, PA
Internship
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Job Description

    PHILADELPHIA WATER DEPARTMENT'S OFFICE OF WATERSHEDS IS LOOKING FOR AN ENVIRONMENTALLY MINDED PERSON TO HELP SUPPORT THE WATERSHED FIELD SERVICES GROUP FOR SPRING/SUMMER 2020.

    This internship position offers rare access to the Schuylkill and Delaware Rivers aboard PWD’s Marine Vessels and will include hands-on involvement with Philadelphia’s waterways and environment to make them cleaner. This position may involve working alongside a team of engineers, environmental scientists, aquatic biologists, city planners, semi-skilled laborers and community members to achieve PWD’s vision. Duties are split roughly 60‐40 between field tasks and office work. Field task involves collecting data and conducting light-medium duty activities. Office work involves analyzing and interpreting the data (from WFS and other groups within PWD) to provide reports and analysis products for PWD.

  • Qualifications

    Qualifications

    Candidate must be:

    • currently enrolled in a postsecondary education program such as college or trade-school
    • comfortable spending several hours outdoors, either aboard a small – medium marine vessel or at various wooded locations throughout the City during all weather conditions,
    • conducting light-medium duty activities (i.e., lifting up to 25 lbs), potentially getting wet and dirty
    • have basic computer and writing skills and be able to conduct tasks independently
    • have a valid driver’s license, be comfortable driving within city limits and possibly neighboring suburbs

    Additional Information

    • Please provide
      • Resume
      • Cover Letter (Optional)

    Meticulous and methodical record keeping skills are desired. Knowledge of or interest in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Access is a plus. Otherwise on the job training will be provided.

    SCHEDULE: Normal business hours (M-F ~9am-5pm), although 1-3x /month position may require weekend (Sat 8am-3pm) and weekday evening hours (5-8pm)

    The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov. For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx

  • Industry
    Government Administration