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City of Plymouth · 13 hours ago

Water Resources Intern

Plymouth, MN

Internship

Onsite

Intern

City of Plymouth is seeking a Water Resources Intern to support the Water Resources Division in monitoring and maintaining the city’s surface water resources. The role involves providing customer service, performing inspections, updating GIS databases, and assisting with educational activities and water quality monitoring.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers in a manner that inspires professionalism, strong communication, team building and alignment with city values

Perform visual inspection of MS4 outfalls and storm water ponds and record data in GPS unit using MS4 Front and Cartegraph™ Asset Management software

Update GIS database and the map of the city’s storm sewer conveyance and treatment system

Provide erosion control inspections of active construction sites to confirm compliance with applicable National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permits and city code and communicate these findings with the property owner, contractor and city staff

Assist facilitation of educational activities with various community organizations

Manage vegetation and use storm water best management practices for shoreline restoration, rain garden maintenance, buffer establishment and maintenance, wetland restoration and others

Administer water quality monitoring and database management

Support the department’s survey work and construction staking

Work with computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare documents

Perform administrative duties which may include answering phones, working at the counter, filing, etc., and any other work as apparent or assigned

Qualification

GIS softwareGPS data collectionWater quality monitoringConstruction techniquesCustomer service

Required

Currently enrolled in college or have recently completed a bachelor's degree with a major in geology, GIS, environmental science, water resources, engineering or a related field

A valid Class D driver's license with satisfactory driving record

Demonstrated ability to perform in accordance with the City of Plymouth's CIVIC values (customer focus, integrity, visionary, inclusion and connection) and comfort with supporting and advancing the city council's strategic priorities

Preferred

Previous experience with GIS software (ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap), GPS data collection, construction techniques and standards, plan interpretation and reading as-builts