Public Works Intern

Job Description

CLASSIFICATION DETAILS

DEPARTMENT:  Office of the Public Works Commissioner

HIRING AUTHORITY: Public Works Commissioner        

FLSA STATUS:  Non-Exempt

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Temporary

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Part time (Up to 20 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:30 a.m. but could vary.

JOB SUMMARY:

Under direction, assists the Public Works Stormwater Group with green infrastructure planning and project implementation, including field assessment of project status, participates in preparing applications for grant funding and assist with grant administration and reporting, other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist the Public Works Stormwater Group with green infrastructure planning and project implementation, including field assessment of project status.

Participate in preparing applications for grant funding and assist with grant administration and reporting.

Meet with Public Works staff regularly to discuss strategies for water quality improvements, stormwater planning and asset management.

Provide written reports and maps using department software and applications such as Accela, Collector and ArcGIS.

Advise MCPWO staff and contractors of any issues observed in the field affecting the function of drains or watercourses.

During summer, conduct sampling and/or field testing in Macomb County drains and watercourses and assist with or perform lab testing on samples, under direction of MCPWO staff.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s Degree in environmental sciences, engineering or related field
• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and an operable insured automobile for authorized travel

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

• Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other technology applications
•  ArcGIS Desktop and Online preferred with ability to download and operate GPS field applications

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, other professionals and the public
• Interpret and work with maps/plans oriented towards natural resources, land use and development, and attention to detail in field data collection
• Produce written reports with photos in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Docs
• Have strong organizational and recordkeeping abilities with good written and oral communication skills
• Work independently
• Handle conflict in a diplomatic manner
• Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected situations
• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language
• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

• The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
  N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.        N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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