Watershed Planning Internship
We live in world where things like electricity and running water are necessities. Interested in discovering the intricate systems responsible for you access to these resources? Looking to update yourself and support the changes happening to protect the environment. The Energy, Environment and Utilities internships will give you the opportunity to learn more about and support the community of the City of San Diego’s access to these vital resources.
Internship Title: Watershed Planning Internship
Industry Sector: Energy, Environment and Utilities
Department Name: Storm Water
Expected Fill Date: May 2023
Preferred Education Level (Currently enrolled in): College
Number of Internships Available: 1
Wage per hour*: 16.30-16.36 depending on education level
Benefits: Earned Sick leave, Free MTS Transit Passes, Technology if working remotely, Access to Employee Mentoring Academy and LinkedIn Learning and other resources.
Format: In-person
Address: 9370 Chesapeake Dr 92123
Hours per week: up to 20 hours during school and up to 40 hours during vacation
Date Posted: April 20, 2023
Internship duration: one year
Internship description: The purpose and role of this position is to provide support to the Watershed Planning team in tasks related to developing, updating, and implementing watershed and jurisdictional plans. Assist with preparation of Water Quality Improvement Plan Annual Reports, drafts and updates Jurisdictional Runoff Management Plan annual reporting forms, and California Environmental Quality Act documents
-Prepare meeting materials, take meeting notes, and attend project meetings
-Research stormwater regulations and policies
-Data entry and management
-Assisting with the management of project documents and data
-Special watershed and jurisdictional projects and studies as needed
-Develop and build confidence in professional skills related to environmental analysis documents, water quality improvement issues, and CEQA by end of internship
-Develop experience with preparation of technical environmental documents by reviewing and assisting in the preparation of 5 documents within 6 months
-Develop database management and data entry skills by accurately collecting and tracking data during internship
-Apply time management throughout internship by adhering to telework schedule and submitting work products in accordance with assigned deadlines
-Understand the role of the Stormwater Department in relation to the City by end of internship
-Learn water quality regulations and plans that impact and influence our department such as MS4 Permit, Portor-Cologne Water Quality Act, Basin Plan, etc. by end of internship
*To confirm your eligibility for the CaliforniaForAll Grant please fill out the Internship Eligibility section in application as completely as possible.
Interns must be currently enrolled in an academic program. Please select school name in application. Please personalize your cover letter for the application (there is the capability to post three different letters if you are applying for multiple opportunities). You will need to provide proof of enrollment in an academic program if selected. To expedite the process you may attach proof in your application. Please allow for 6-8 weeks for the City of San Diego intern on-boarding process from posting date. If you have not received a response 8 weeks after your application, please contact WHITEA@SANDIEGO.GOV.