Surface Water Quality Summer Intern

Introduction
Storm Water Services' mission is to serve the City of Charlotte by improving Surface Waters and conveying rainwater safely through well-maintained storm drainage systems. Each year Storm Water Services invests $100+ million in capital improvements and staff manages hundreds of storm drainage improvement projects. Storm Water Services is one of the largest stormwater utilities in the Southeast with approximately 215,000 customer accounts and more than 200 full-time positions.
Overview
The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 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.
Summary
The Storm Water Services Surface Water Quality and Environmental Permitting Program is seeking a Summer 2024 college intern. This position will have an opportunity to assist scientists, engineers, and other environmental professionals with all aspects of Surface Water Quality management, improvement, and permitting.
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
• Assist with documentation review and organization

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 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
• Interest in applying engineering design techniques for stormwater modeling and design tasks
• Ability to learn and understand hydraulic and hydrologic software
• 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
Current enrollment in an accredited college or university leading towards a Bachelor's degree with course study in Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering Technology, Geography, or related curriculum
Salary
$19.00 - $22.00/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.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
How To Apply
Apply online.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.
You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.
Anyone seeking an accommodation to apply for a job may call (704) 336-2285 for assistance or you may email questions to CityHrJobPostingsNotify@ci.charlotte.nc.us.
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
If you have technical issues submitting your application, click here.