Employment Opportunity: Seasonal/Internships
Title: Stormwater Management Wetland Intern
Posting No.: 0887
Closing Date: Until Filled
Department: Stormwater Management
Hours: Temporary: Monday-Friday 15-37.5 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., evening and weekend hours as required
Salary: Undergraduate: $10.00/hour and .50/hour increase for returning Interns; Graduate: $10.50/hour and .50/hour increase for returning Interns
DuPage County Department of Stormwater Management is seeking a Wetland Intern for Spring/Summer 2017. The position provides an excellent opportunity to gain experience in wetland techniques as well as local and federal regulations.
Duties include:
• Assisting the Wetland Specialists with a wide range of activities in the field and office
• Conducting field inspections at locations throughout DuPage County
• General office duties – filing, copying, note taking, data entry, research
• Completing requests for information
• Assisting the Wetland Specialists with a wide range of activities in the field and office
• Conducting field inspections at locations throughout DuPage County
• General office duties – filing, copying, note taking, data entry, research
• Completing requests for information
Qualifications:
• Preferred candidate will be a full-time college student with one-year minimum course work in biology, botany, soil science, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field
• Computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
• A valid Illinois Driver's License in good standing
• Preferred candidate will be a full-time college student with one-year minimum course work in biology, botany, soil science, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field
• Computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
• A valid Illinois Driver's License in good standing
A pre-employment background check is required.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
Employment Opportunity: Seasonal/Internships
Title: Stormwater Management Water Quality Intern
Posting No.: 0886
Closing Date: Until Filled
Department: Stormwater Management
Hours: Temporary: Monday-Friday 24-37.5 hours per week between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., evening and weekend hours as required
Salary: Undergraduate: $10.00/hour and .50/hour increase for returning Interns; Graduate: $10.50/hour and .50/hour increase for returning Interns
Duties include:
• Assisting the Water Quality staff with a wide range of activities in the field and office
• Conducting field inspections at locations throughout DuPage County
• General office duties – data entry and analysis, research
• Periodic interaction with members of the public
• Assisting the Water Quality staff with a wide range of activities in the field and office
• Conducting field inspections at locations throughout DuPage County
• General office duties – data entry and analysis, research
• Periodic interaction with members of the public
Qualifications:
• Actively taking undergraduate or graduate level courses at an accredited institution to obtain an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in biology, botany, chemistry, geography, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field
• Computer skills, GIS experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
• A valid Illinois Driver's License in good standing
• Actively taking undergraduate or graduate level courses at an accredited institution to obtain an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in biology, botany, chemistry, geography, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field
• Computer skills, GIS experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
• A valid Illinois Driver's License in good standing
A pre-employment background check is required.
Applications accepted until position is filled.
DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer
