Position Details
PWD Green Stormwater Operations Intern - 158 Apply
Company Description
A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
What we offer
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is a municipal department with approximately 2500 employees which provides water and wastewater treatment and services for the City of Philadelphia and some surrounding counties.
The Green Stormwater Operations Group (GSO) is a subdivision of the Operations branch within the Philadelphia Water Department. GSO is responsible for the management of activities related to the operation and functionality of publicly funded stormwater management practice (SMP) sites to ensure that their performance meets compliance obligations.
Job Description
The co-op/intern for the GSO group will be responsible for mostly office duties related to civil/environmental engineering and environmental science. There is a possibility of field duties. Field duties can include but are not limited to site inspection and assessment, data collection, visiting of sites during active construction and landscape installation at GSI projects, assistance in inspections of both surface and subsurface components, assistance with vegetation survivability studies, assistance with contractor oversite during retrofit projects.
Essential Functions
Applicants are required to meet the following minimum requirements:
This full-time co-op position, schedules will be determined during the interview. The position may require candidates to work hybrid schedules, which means in-person and remote workdays.
Qualifications
The co-op/intern should have an academic background balanced in engineering and environmental science (with respect to hydrology, plant ecology, silviculture, or horticulture.) Other desired skills include: Fast learner, Self motivated, Data processing skills, Attention to detail, Communication skills, and Adaptability.
majors : Environmental or Civil Engineering
Additional Information
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.
Salary Range: $18 Undergraduates $20 Grad Students
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
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
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A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.
As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you're interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.
What we offer
- Impact - The work you do here matters to millions.
- Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it?
- Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
- Benefits - We care about your well-being.
The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is a municipal department with approximately 2500 employees which provides water and wastewater treatment and services for the City of Philadelphia and some surrounding counties.
The Green Stormwater Operations Group (GSO) is a subdivision of the Operations branch within the Philadelphia Water Department. GSO is responsible for the management of activities related to the operation and functionality of publicly funded stormwater management practice (SMP) sites to ensure that their performance meets compliance obligations.
Job Description
The co-op/intern for the GSO group will be responsible for mostly office duties related to civil/environmental engineering and environmental science. There is a possibility of field duties. Field duties can include but are not limited to site inspection and assessment, data collection, visiting of sites during active construction and landscape installation at GSI projects, assistance in inspections of both surface and subsurface components, assistance with vegetation survivability studies, assistance with contractor oversite during retrofit projects.
Essential Functions
- Full time undergraduate
- Office duties can include but are not limited to data management in Granitenet Software, analyzing pipe defects with NASCO PACP standards, evaluating field reports, reviewing stormwater design plans, various GIS exercises, marking up design plans, work order management/creation in CityWorks, and conducting research for various projects.
Applicants are required to meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must be enrolled as a full-time student
- The employee must show a willingness to learn new things,
This full-time co-op position, schedules will be determined during the interview. The position may require candidates to work hybrid schedules, which means in-person and remote workdays.
Qualifications
The co-op/intern should have an academic background balanced in engineering and environmental science (with respect to hydrology, plant ecology, silviculture, or horticulture.) Other desired skills include: Fast learner, Self motivated, Data processing skills, Attention to detail, Communication skills, and Adaptability.
majors : Environmental or Civil Engineering
Additional Information
TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.
Salary Range: $18 Undergraduates $20 Grad Students
Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!
Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.
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
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