Surface Water Quality Summer College Intern #2302-005020-02
- Date Opened
- Wednesday, February 08, 2023 8:00 AM
- Close Date
- Sunday, February 26, 2023 8:00 PM
- Section
- Storm Water Services
- Salary
- $18/hour
Introduction
Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 17th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 872,498 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.
Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.
Function
Summary
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
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Interest in applying engineering design techniques for stormwater modeling and design tasks
- Ability to learn and understand hydraulic and hydrologic software
- Ability to learn and apply City of Charlotte Land Development Standards, NCDOT Standards and Specifications, Charlotte-Mecklenburg BMP 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
- Ability to work cooperatively with City employees and 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 Qualification
- Familiar with basic engineering mathematics and geometry skills
Minimum Qualifications
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate college student with course study in civil engineering/environmental science/civil engineering technology, geography or related field
Salary
- $18/hour
Conditions of Employment
The City’s 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 candidate’s 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.
Please note that all job offers are contingent upon an applicant successfully passing a new hire background check, drug screening, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination. If an applicant does not pass the background screening or vaccination requirement, the offer will be rescinded.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
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Benefits
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.
Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.
The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.
In Conclusion