Internship Water Resources Data Intern

Process & Timeline
Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM, April 6, 2025
April - May: Application Review & Selection Process.
Internship start date is Monday, June 16, 2025.
Internship end date is Friday, August, 22, 2025. 

Compensation — Varies based on education level
Enrolled as a freshman or sophomore in a college or university: $19.00/hour
Enrolled as a junior or senior in a college or university: $20.55/hour
Enrolled in a graduate program: $24.04/hour

The City of Hillsboro is accepting applications for Water Resources Data Intern in our Water Department! This position will support the Water Department's Water Resources Division with a variety of data related tasks. The candidate will primarily assist the Water Resources Management Analyst in completing monthly and weekly data reports and data entry tasks related to drinking water supply, demand, and consumption data. In this internship you will have the opportunity to shadow other Water Resources staff in their task, related to Source Water Protection, Water Quality, Conservation, Permitting, and Water Rights Management. While working with them you will attend meetings with local stakeholders and water management groups (Water Resources Committee, Tualatin Flow Management Committee, JWC Operations Committee, Tualatin Watershed Council, etc) and may present relevant information or work.

General Description of Duties

• Water database entry and verification;

• Creating weekly storage curve graphs;

• Developing graphs and tables for the annual Tualatin Flow Management Report;

• Reviewing monthly and weekly stored water and water treatment plant data;

The Ideal Candidate:

• Analytical, with an attention to detail;
• Can recognize trends in data for quality assurance and quality control;
• Have strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel; 
• Be able to create data visualizations that present technical data to non-technical audiences.

The principal function of this class is to provide a learning opportunity to students interested in working in a water resources, data analytics, or public service field. This position can include analytical and administrative services in support of department and city-wide programs and projects related to a student's area of study. Incumbents, as assigned by position and supervisor may be responsible for performing project research and recommendations; preparing information and/or supporting documents for meetings or projects; maintaining databases; providing technical assistance; participating in community outreach; and facilitating internal and/or external customer service. This position will perform work under the supervision and direction of an assigned supervisor.


Examples of Essential Work
This class specification represents only the core areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

• Receives and responds to assigned internal and external and information requests.  Researches, analyzes, troubleshoots, and provides information and support related to functional area of assignment under close supervision of an assigned supervisor.
• Researches and analyzes data, information records and/or trends; prepares and completes reports, surveys; provides recommendations for improved processes and procedures.
• Assists in implementing and administering special department projects, such as preparation of reports, performing project research and management, and project or program development.
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems.
• Attends meetings, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audio-visual materials to become and remain current on principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas
• Performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned, including the ability to meet staff off-site at public locations (i.e. coffee shop, other City sites) for one-on-one meetings.

Acceptable Experience and Training

Must be enrolled in an educational institution (secondary or post-secondary) and have at least completed one year, or have graduated within the last 3 months studying Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Information's systems, Statistics, Data Analytics, or closely related field. Level of education and experience needed will vary based on assignment requirements.

Preference may be given to students currently enrolled at Portland Community College in the Future Connect program.

LICENSING/CERTIFICATIONS:
Depending on assignment, some positions may require:

• Possession of a valid State Driver's License and safe driving record.

Additional Information

Bilingual incentive pay available
 Preference may be given to candidates who are bilingual in Spanish/English. Employees who can demonstrate the ability to speak Spanish, or any language spoken by over ten percent (10%) of City residents as documented by the most recent U.S. Census, at a proficiency level determined by a fluency test administered by the City, will receive a monthly premium of three percent (3%) of their regular base pay.

CITY OF HILLSBORO'S CORE VALUES:
Employees at the City of Hillsboro are expected to exemplify the behaviors set forth in our Core Values as follows:

• Excellence in Public Service
• Respect for Diverse Voices and Ideas
• Responsiveness in Customer Service
• Tradition of Reliability
• Stewardship of the Public Trust
• Leadership with Ethics and Integrity
• Culture of Teamwork and Communication
• Emphasis on Innovation

Employees are also expected to promote a positive work environment and to be effective and collaborative team members, while providing responsive municipal services to the citizens of the City of Hillsboro.

Salary : $19 - $24