San Antonio River Authority · 16 hours ago
Environmental Science Intern
San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area
Internship
Onsite
Intern
0+ years expSan Antonio River Authority is responsible for managing the water resources of the San Antonio River. They are seeking an Environmental Science Intern to conduct field monitoring efforts related to surface water, stormwater, and wastewater, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
GovernmentWaterWater Purification
Responsibilities
Conducts and documents all monitoring efforts in accordance with the most current Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Surface Water Quality Monitoring Procedures, Quality Assurance Project Plan and Monitoring Plan
Performs laboratory based chemical and bacteriological analyses on submitted samples according to state standards, internal quality assurance guidelines, and laboratory best practices
Operates, calibrates, and performs routine maintenance on laboratory and field instrumentation
Makes unbiased observations of aquatic and riparian conditions, surrounding watershed land uses, current weather conditions, impacts of human activities, and any other observations as needed
Conducts all stormwater sampling procedures, calibrations, downloads, and calculations in accordance with defined and prescribed project Quality Assurance Project Plans and River Authority Standard Operating Procedures
Installs, calibrates, maintains, operates, troubleshoots, and tests all department automated water quality and stormwater monitoring equipment for proper function
Utilize Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) system to receive and log-in samples, print labels and make minor modifications
Provides laboratory front desk support as needed
Performs related work as required
Qualification
Required
Currently or recently enrolled in an accredited college or university with completed coursework in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or relevant disciplines and six (6) months of progressively responsible experience conducting field or environmental laboratory work (lab or field work associated with coursework is acceptable); or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required
Knowledge of: Laboratory and field best practices, safety protocols, and quality control measures
Knowledge of: Environmental sample handling, analysis hold time, and preservation requirements
Knowledge of: Chemical properties
Knowledge of: Microsoft Office
Skills and Abilities: Maintaining laboratory and field equipment
Skills and Abilities: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents
Skills and Abilities: Communicating orally and in writing
Skills and Abilities: Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence
Company
San Antonio River Authority
San Antonio River Authority committed to innovative, collaborative, adaptive and strategic actions that result in watershed solutions.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
Bobcat Company
2023-07-24Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Amanda Reyes
Human Resources Business Partner, Training & Development
Barbara Patterson
Human Resources Business Partner, Benefits
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