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Form of workWhy It's a Great Opportunity:
The Pierce County Summer internship program is back! Our program will run from 6/10/2024 through 8/30/2024. We are excited to offer opportunities that provide realistic and meaningful work experiences while providing Pierce County Departments, the Council, and Courts with interns who bring fresh perspectives and assistance to complete special projects. Interns also get an opportunity to be a part of a cohort of interns who will attend weekly activities together. These sessions include professional development classes, collaboration with other interns, and tours of various departments and facilities where you will learn about the County and the types of great job opportunities we offer. As a cohort, you will be responsible for a culminating group project/presentation to the Pierce County Council.
Check out what our interns have done in the past!
https://www.piercecountywa.gov/6506/143831/Internship-Program?preview=true
Why It's a Great Department:???
PPW is a diverse and fast-moving department filled with motivated professionals working to ensure Pierce County is positioned to handle growth while building, operating, and maintaining reliable infrastructure to support livable communities. PPW is responsible for a broad and complex portfolio of services that provides unique opportunities to collaborate, innovate, and inspire. We are responsible for the County road and levee systems, sewer systems, airports, ferries, building permits, environmental review, sustainability, community planning, and code enforcement - just to name a few!?
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Learn more about Planning and Public Works at www.piercecountywa.org/ppw?
Surface Water Management is an award-winning division within the Planning and Public Works Department, recognized nationally for the work it does in floodplain management, habitat restoration, flood protection, and water quality. We are a high-performing group dedicated to the work we do emphasizing collaboration, continual learning, and customer service. We look for innovative approaches to the work we do that deliver accountable results to the residents of Pierce County.
Learn more about the Division at ?Surface Water Management | Pierce County, WA - Official Website (piercecountywa.gov)
We are looking for an intern to assist in collecting and managing GIS data. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated with a keen attention to detail. You will apply their knowledge of GIS in field, office, and remote settings under the direction of highly knowledgeable technical staff.
You will have the opportunity to work directly with experts in an array of fields, including watershed modeling, GIS asset management, water quality, and stormwater management. You will gain valuable, hands-on experience with industry-standard GIS tools, while surrounded by experienced staff invested in growing this individual's technical proficiencies. You will see first-hand how stormwater and surface waters are managed at the local scale while gaining a deeper understanding of environmental policies and regulations.
Core Daily Responsibilities:
You will assist with planning and modeling staff in the collection and refinement of GIS data related to the County's stormwater conveyance system. There will be opportunities for field data collection and desktop GIS analysis. There may also be opportunities to assist with our ongoing watershed delineation work, basin prioritization to meet upcoming NPDES Municipal Stormwater Permit requirements, and innovative modeling work directed at improving water quality and alleviating flood risk.
- Assisting with field GIS data collection using mobile applications and equipment,
- Assisting with stormwater asset data validation, maintenance and updates,
- Assisting senior staff in delineating watershed boundaries using established methods,
- Analyzing GIS data using Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online,
- Developing maps and GIS data visualizations to support water quality improvement planning.
How to be Successful in the Role:
We are looking for those with science, engineering, and technical writing skills as well as critical thinking and good communication. Someone who is a self-starter with the ability to work on their own and as part of the team.
Must be local 6/10/2024 - 8/30/2024 to attend in-person cohort meetings, activities, and any work-related tasks.
Education in environmental sciences, engineering, geography or GIS
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
Proficiency with common GIS applications, including Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
Experience or familiarity with common types of stormwater infrastructure and/or basic principles of stormwater management
As a condition of employment, you will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case-by-case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
To be considered for this opportunity please:
Complete and submit an online Pierce County Employment Application by selecting "APPLY" above or go to: www.piercecountywa.org/jobs.
Submit a current resume and cover letter with your application.
If selected for an interview, interviews will be held virtually via MS Teams or Zoom.
If you have a question about this opportunity, please email the Recruitment Team at PCHRRecruit@piercecountywa.gov and specify the Job Number and Title.
If you do not have internet access, you may visit your local public library or any WorkSource location and use their computers.
If you need accommodation in the application and testing process or need this job announcement in an alternative format may call Human Resources at (253) 798-7480, at least two days before the need.
This is a competitive selection process. Your application will be reviewed and evaluated for the quality and quantity of education/experience in the areas listed. Applicants whose qualifications most closely correspond to the County's needs will be eligible for further consideration. Notification of application status normally occurs 2 to 3 weeks after the closing date. Short notice may be given to applicants to participate in further selection processes which may include assessments, phone screening, and interviews.
