WATER CONSERVATION INTERN (ADMIN INTERN - NON-CAREER)

The Long Beach Utilities Department is a Commission-governed department of the City of Long Beach consisting of 500 employees and operating with an annual budget of $300 million. The Department is currently seeking candidates for the position of Water Conservation Intern. The selected candidate will be placed in the City's Administrative Intern - Non-Career classification.
Non-career employees are considered temporary, at-will employees who are not typically eligible for benefits. However, non-career employees may qualify for health coverage and sick leave accruals subject to applicable federal and state provisions. Non-Career employees are limited to 1,600 work hours per service year and are not guaranteed a minimum number of work hours.
The Long Beach Water Conservation Internship Program brings real-world conservation policy experience to qualified students. Past accomplishments of interns include the design and implementation of a program reducing landscape irrigation, the development of WATER CONSERVATION programs for restaurants, and implementing the most successful turf-replacement program in California.
The Water Conservation Intern will assist in the implementation and management of WATER CONSERVATION programs. Such programs include the following:

• replacing grass lawns with beautiful drought-friendly landscapes,
• promoting the adoption of water-saving devices,
• helping Long Beach residents adhere to water-use restrictions.

The Water Conservation Intern will have opportunities to attend local and regional meetings to better understand how public agencies interact to create and implement public policy.
Additional Details
Internship will begin March 2024 and last approximately one year.
Hours will average about 32 hours per week, although the Department tries to be flexible for major school-related events such as mid-terms and finals.
For more information about the Long Beach Utilities Department, please visit www.lbwater.org.

• Assist in administering WATER CONSERVATION programs by scheduling residential and commercial surveys and other appointments, completing conservation program forms, and entering conservation program data into databases and spreadsheets.
• Perform fieldwork such as site inspections at various residential and commercial facilities for WATER CONSERVATION opportunities and program compliance.
• Assist in the development of conservation program content for social media and websites (advertising and outreach/communication), printed materials for door hangers, postcards, yard signs, and other customer correspondence.
• Perform research, compile, and analyze information to develop, implement, and improve WATER CONSERVATION programs.
• Attend community events representing the Department, possibly after hours or on weekends, to help educate customers and promote conservation programs.
• Interact directly with customers via phone, email, mail, and in-person to provide education and outreach by answering questions about WATER CONSERVATION programs and their water use, such as high bills.
• Analyze and provide customer water use data and make residential and commercial site visits to help customers determine the possible cause and solutions to reduce their water usage; coordinate with other Departments to make appropriate bill adjustments.
• Assist with long range water resources planning duties.
• May perform other related duties as assigned.

• The internship is open to undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree, or those who have recently graduated with a degree (within the past year) in civil engineering, environmental engineering, environmental science, hydrology, water resources, public policy, or a related field.*
• Must possess a valid Driver's License. Please note a DMV printout and copy of current Drivers License will need to be submitted for review during the onboarding process if selected for the position.

* Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts (unofficial accepted), must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing in PDF format.

• Be customer and goal focused.
• Have good written and oral communication skills.
• Have strong attention to detail.
• Understand basic software such as MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Be self-driven and able to work independently without supervision.
• Have an interest in public policy, the environment, and WATER CONSERVATION.

This recruitment will close at 11:59PM PST, on Sunday, January 14, 2024. To be considered, applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and copy of unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma in PDF format. Applications will be reviewed and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements, including submission of all required attachments in the correct format, will not be considered. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Daisy Flores at either Daisy.Flores@lbwater.org or at (562) 570-2410.
The City of Long Beach is anEqual Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of Long Beach is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work by supporting staff and community partners. We are committed to promoting transparency by publishing updated demographic information for employees, including workforce diversity data and pay by race and gender.
The City of Long Beach will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of Long Beach has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visitinghttps://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act
The City of Long Beach intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please contact Daisy Flores at Daisy.Flores@lbwater.org or (562) 570-2410.
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