[geogu-l] Fw: Seattle Internship-Water Resources (grad or undergrad)

[Rick Roth]

> City of Seattle
> STUDENT INTERNSHIP
>
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>            COOPERATIVE EDUCATION INTERNSHIP
>
>  SEATTLE PUBLIC UTILITIES
>
> JOB #35-2003
>
> POSITION
> The Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Department is seeking one intern to
work
> for the surface water quality team, part of the Community Services
> Division.  The intern will assist staff in field work, entry and
> organization of data, and analysis.
>
> DUTIES
> * Collect monitoring data in urban creeks. Gather measurements of physical
> and biological parameters, including: cross-sections, longitudinal
surveys,
> pebble counts, plan view drawings, benthic macroinvertebrate sampling, and
> photos.
> * Assist with freshwater monitoring, including sediment and water quality
> sampling.
> * Enter and analyze data.
>
> REQUIREMENTS Enrollment: Applicant must be beginning sophomore, junior,
> senior or graduate-level student pursuing a degree in Fisheries, Forestry,
> Hydrology, Geology, Water Resources, Wildlife, Environmental Engineering,
> Stream Ecology, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Justice, or related
> field.   Undergraduate students must be enrolled full-time for 12 credit
> hours; Graduate-level students must be enrolled full-time for 6 credit
> hours at a college or university, for the duration of the internship.
> Verification of enrollment is required. Employment during the summer is
> permitted without enrollment in courses if the intern is pre-registered
for
> fall quarter/semester. Experience: Applicants must have experience taking
> measurements in the field, careful attention to detail, good recording
> skills, good computer skills, and a willingness to work long days outdoors
> in all types of weather. Desired Qualifications: Applicants should have
the
> ability to work well as part of a team and as an individual.  Surveying
> skills would be beneficial but can be taught.  Must be able to work under
a
> timeline to complete necessary data collection. There will be
opportunities
> to write up results and possibly present information collected.
Experience
> working with diverse audiences is also a plus. License or Other
> Requirements:  Applicants must have a current and valid Washington State
> Driver's License. Some weekend and evening work may be required.  Must be
> flexible and have the ability to work independently.
>
> POSITION BEGINS
> It is anticipated the position will be filled by the end of January 2004.
>
> WAGE AND HOURS
> $14.19 per hour plus a premium pay in lieu of City benefits.  A premium
pay
> level starting at 5% is paid on gross earnings and is based upon
cumulative
> non-overtime hours worked.  The percentage of premium pay depends upon
> accumulated hours earned, and is paid in lieu of the base level of
vacation
> and all other fringe benefits.
>
> The internship position is part-time (10-30 hours/week) during the
academic
> year and will become full-time during the summer (40 hours/week.) Work is
> scheduled between 7:00 am and 5:30 pm Monday through Thursday during the
> summer, and on a flexible schedule during the academic year.
>
> HOW TO APPLY
> Intern candidates are required to provide the following:
> * An Intern Application Form,
> * A resume outlining experiences and qualifications,
> * A  cover letter, and
> * A transcript of completed courses; (official transcript required).
>
> All application materials must be returned or postmarked by the date
below.
>  To request an application by email, send to laura.reed at seattle.gov.  For
> questions about the internship, please contact Laura Reed at (206)
> 615-0551.  Send completed materials to:  J. Kelley, Employment Specialist;
> City of Seattle Personnel Department, Dexter Horton Building, 12th Floor;
> 710 2nd Avenue; Seattle, WA 98104.
>
> FILING OPENS: December 3, 2003  FILING CLOSES: January 16, 2004
>
> City of Seattle PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
>
> 12th Floor Dexter Horton Building  - 710 Second Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104

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