Intern (Water Resources)

Primary Objective

This posting will remain open until all positions are filled, but initial interviews will be conducted January 6-17, 2025..

The City of Bloomington's Engineering Division is seeking one individual to work during the 2025 summer as a Water Resources Intern. The Water Resources intern will assist the City in several tasks that range from ecological assessments to inspection of stormwater infrastructure. The participant will walk away with a wide array of experiences and will have a firsthand look at the diversity of jobs and responsibilities tied to the management of municipal water resources.

Schedule will vary. Individual will work either 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. OR 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with the possibility of overtime.

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embrace the City’s shared values and contribute towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly.
  
  

Examples of Duties

• Perform pond ecosystem assessment and water quality sampling
• Perform field inspection of stormwater infrastructure and best management practices
• Perform erosion control inspections of active construction sites
• Participate in municipal mosquito control
• Communicate with the public
• Preparing plans and maps with computer-aided drafting and GIS
• Various office tasks
  
  

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of one academic year of a four-year Natural Resources Degree (including but not limited to biology, ecology, or environmental science) OR one academic year of an Engineering program
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Comfortable around water and in boats
  
  

Supplemental Information

Supervision Of Others

This position does not supervise others.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $20.00/ Hourly. Please note that is the 2024 wage, the 2025 wage is to be determined (TBD).

Temporary/Seasonal; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Ineligible (except for PTO)

The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Ongoing Part-Time employees who are employed for more than 6 months will make contributions to the pension program (PERA) through payroll deductions unless they qualify for one of the exemptions. In addition, Part-Time may receive Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook and eligable for paid parental leave after 6 months of employment.

Temporary/Seasonal employees do not receive benefits outside of Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook.

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The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably requires access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission . The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.

I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No
  
  

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This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City won't send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

The advertised wage for this position is $20.00/ hour. If selected, would you be willing to accept a starting wage in this range? Please note that is the 2024 wage, the 2025 wage is to be determined (TBD).

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Did you read through the Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Please indicate below which Water Resources coursework criteria you have completed. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

• Completion of at least one academic year of a four-year Natural Resources degree (including but not limited to biology, ecology or environmental science)
• Completion of at least one academic year of an Engineering program
• N/A
  
  

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If you indicated you have post-secondary education, please summarize coursework or list degree earned, area of study, name of institution and dates you attended. If not applicable to you, indicate N/A.

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you able to lift up to 50 pounds?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Are you comfortable around water and in boats?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have any work experience in Natural Resources (but not limited to biology, ecology, or environmental science) or Engineering?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you indicated you have work experience, please summarize your experience including Job Title, place of employment, and relevant job duties. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

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Do you speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? (Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, Cambodian, etc.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

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If you indicated you speak a language other than English, please list the language(s) and categorize your skills as basic, conversational or fluent for each. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.

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This Question Is To Determine Your Status As a Veteran Under The Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please Check The Statement Below Which Best Describes Your Current Veteran's Status

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability
  
  

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If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire (

• Yes
• No
  
  

Required Question