About the Department

This position, under general supervision of either the Manager of Environmental Compliance, Manager of Environmental Permitting or Manager of Environmental Sustainability and Resilience, is responsible primarily for completion of assigned tasks related to advancing initiatives and activities outlined in the department workplan; responsible for performing general administrative tasks.

Essential Functions:

• Perform tasks listed in the associated Environmental Management Programs for each of the Environmental Policy precepts—air quality, water quality, habitat restoration, soils and sediments, climate action, and climate adaptation
• Perform relevant research and benchmarking associated with objectives listed in the Department Workplan
• Data collection to benchmark performance with regard to the Environmental Policy precept targets
• Research environmental and sustainability initiatives in association with the Port’s performance under ISO 14001 and Green Marine certification

Other:

• Adheres to Port policy and maintains good employee relations
• Completes assigned tasks and works required hours/shifts fulfill Port objectives
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Additional Physical Factors: 

While performing duties employee is regularly required to sit, speak or hear, use hand finger movements; occasionally required to stand, walk, reach stoop, kneel and lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Environmental Factors: 

General office environment; occasional exposure to adverse weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications: 

This is an internship position. Candidates shall be attending an accredited college or university with a major in marine biology, biology, environmental science, environmental engineer, geology, or any related environmental field; demonstrated written and oral proficiency in the English language; proficiency in Spanish preferred.  Strong writing, editing and graphic communication skills, organizational and time management skills; ability to operate a personal computer and a variety of programs, office equipment, and internet.  Must deal effectively with the public and varying levels of management. 

Benefits

While interning at the Port of Corpus Christi Authority (PCCA), I understand that I will not be entitled to participate in or receive any benefits from PCCA, including any benefits under any PCCA's employee benefit plan.

Supplemental Questions

01

Are you 18 years or older?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship or visa?

• Yes
• No

03

This internship program requires the student to be currently enrolled in a college or university, in pursuit of an Associate, Bachelor, or Graduate degree at an accredited institution. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

04

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please specify your major.

05

This position requires the student to have a current class standing of a Sophomore or above. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

06

This position requires the student to have a cumulative GPA of 2.75 or above. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07

The selected candidate will be expected to complete a Project Presentation, as part of their internship experience. Would you be able to meet this expectation?

• Yes
• No

08

This position requires the ability to work a maximum of 25 hours per week, within an 8AM to 5PM, Monday through Friday workweek. Would you be able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Agency Information

Employer

Port Of Corpus Christi Authority

Address

400 Charles Zahn Jr. Drive








Corpus Christi, Texas, 78401

Phone

361.885.6162

Website

https://portofcc.com/