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COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

invites applications for the position of:

ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION INTERN

Position Title:Environmental Division Intern

Department: Environmental Services

Location: Palm Desert, California

Hours Required: Part-time, [20-40 hours/week] (flexible scheduling available)

Compensation:$16.90/hour

About the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD):

At Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), our mission is to meet the water-related needs of the people through dedicated employees, providing high quality water at a reasonable cost. As a multifaceted agency, CVWD delivers irrigation and domestic (drinking) water, collects and recycles wastewater, provides regional stormwater protection, replenishes the groundwater basin, and promotes conservation.

If you are interested in making an impact in your community while gaining real-world career experience in the water industry, CVWD invites you to apply for this exciting internship opportunity.

What We Offer:

Networking opportunities with professionals in the field of environmental compliance and services.
Opportunities to make a direct impact in your community through meaningful work.
Exposure to government operations within a special district.

Essential Functions

Duties of the Environmental Divisions Intern will include a broad array of support to professional staff supporting CVWD’s environmental compliance efforts, including:

Assisting CVWD’s Field Biologist

Creating GIS Maps and Polygons to track projects and survey buffers
Calibration and organization of YSI water quality field meters
Maintenance of field monitoring equipment
Monitoring checklists

Assisting CVWD's Environmental Staff

Updating the recipient mailing list
Gathering site photos for projects
Creating a project master list and file organization
Permit and invoice tracking

Knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred for the Environmental Division Intern include a background in environmental regulations and/or the natural environment, data collection, ArcGIS, XCEL, and MS Word.

This is a part-time, non-benefited position of a limited duration. This position provides opportunity for incumbents with an interest in pursuing a career in government, to learn about “Special District” functions and gain experience by completing tasks and special assignments related to the program area. Assignments are intended to both help the District meet its business objectives as well as provide the Intern with exposure to governmental projects, programs, and processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Students should either be junior level or above as an undergraduate student, or graduate student. An internship may also be granted if graduation from university has occurred within one year or less.

Students/graduates should be available to work an average of 20 hours per week.
May only participate in the internship for up to two semesters/quarters.
An internship may only be for either the summer or school year.
Interns must provide copy of transcripts that include college level, or proof of graduation with the last year.

How to Apply:

Please submit your application through this listing on GovernmentJobs, including a resume. Interns must also provide copy of transcripts that include current college level, or proof of graduation within the last year.

Application Review:

Candidates under final consideration for employment with the District should expect to undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver’s license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process.

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