Macomb County Government · 8 hours ago
Public Works Summer Intern
Macomb County, MI
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$18.21/hr - $18.21/hrMacomb County Government is seeking a Public Works Summer Intern to assist the Public Works Storm water Group with green infrastructure planning and project implementation. The intern will conduct field assessments, assist with grant applications, and maintain records of sampling areas and results.
Non Profit
Responsibilities
Conduct sampling and/or field testing in Macomb County drains and watercourses
Assist with or perform lab testing on samples, under direction of MCPWO staff
Provide and maintain maps, photos, and written reports of sampling areas and results using department software and applications such as Excel, Field Maps and ArcGIS Online
Assist the Storm water Group with green infrastructure planning and project implementation, including field assessment of project status
Meet with Public Works staff regularly to discuss strategies for water quality improvements, storm water planning and asset management
Research and report on best practices for sampling protocols and other factors contributing to the success of Macomb County’s IDEP program
Participate in preparing applications for grant funding and assist with grant administration and reporting
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's Degree in environmental sciences, engineering or related field
Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other technology applications
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, other professionals and the public
Interpret and work with maps/plans oriented towards natural resources, land use and development, and attention to detail in field data collection
Produce written reports with photos in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Docs
Have strong organizational and recordkeeping abilities with good written and oral communication skills
Work independently
Handle conflict in a diplomatic manner
Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected situations
Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy
Preferred
ArcGIS Desktop and Online preferred with ability to download and operate GPS field applications
Company
Macomb County Government
With a growing population and sound government practices, Macomb County offers extensive business opportunities, beautiful natural resources and a richly diverse culture.
Founded in 1818
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25MKey Investors
Consumers Energy Foundation
2022-04-25Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Jako van Blerk
Chief Information Officer
Robyn DiCristofaro
Service Partner
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