About the Department

The City of South Lake Tahoe is currently seeking a seasonal/limited duration Stormwater Intern for the Public Works Department. The stormwater internship is an opportunity to work for the City Stormwater Management Program to reduce urban runoff pollution and help restore the clarity of Lake Tahoe. Internship work includes a significant amount of field work, inspections, use of GPS/GIS for field data collection, data entry, report writing, and participation in stormwater education and outreach events. Field inspection tasks include assessing stormwater conveyance systems (curbs, drain inlets, pipes, and outfalls), evaluating stormwater treatment systems (constructed wetlands, infiltration basins, vegetated swales, and underground vaults), creating inventories of maintenance needs, verifying the effectiveness of street sweeping, construction site inspections, and responding to citizen complaints.

Position Duties

1. Conduct inspections of City stormwater infrastructure, erosion control and restoration projects to identify maintenance needs, potential pollutant sources, and threats to water quality.
2. Coordinate field maintenance with California Conservation Corps crews within stormwater basins and vegetated channels.
3. Assist and participate in public education and outreach events and efforts related to stormwater pollution prevention.
4. Assist with inspections of storm drain systems and ongoing public works construction projects (bike paths, erosion control and restoration projects).
5. Field data collection using GPS devices to inventory storm drain pipe material, size and condition for Asset Management.
6. Review and provide QA/QC of collected field data.
7. Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Enrolled in a two or four-year degree program or recent graduate in environmental sciences, natural resources or related field.
2. Some experience or knowledge of stormwater management, hydrology or a related environmental or water resource protection field.
3. Previous experience in GIS or ability to learn entry level GIS for assisting in digitization, data entry, map production and fieldwork using GPS devices.
4. Any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Other Qualifications

Work is performed outside in varying weather conditions as well as in a standard office environment. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to perform fieldwork and to work in an office setting. Exposed to normal hazards associated with working outside. May be required to wear protective clothing and/or equipment. Safety precautions must be followed at all times to avoid injury to self and others.