What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resources Intern - Seattle City Light position at City of Seattle?
Position Description
Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
The Natural Resources & Environmental Permitting org unit provides permitting and compliance support for City Light’s generation facilities for both CIP and O&M at Skagit and Boundary, transmission, and distribution lines from Skagit to our Bothell substation. This unit works on permits and approvals needed from the National Environmental Policy Act, Washington's State Environmental Policy Act, shoreline permits, the Army Corp of Engineer’s 404 dredge and fill, the National Historic Preservation Act’s Section 106 for cultural resources, hydraulic project approvals, and programmatic permits where applicable. This unit also supports historic resources at City Light.
The Natural Resources Internship is open to graduate students. This intern will partner with a team of wildlife biologists, ecologists, and permitting coordinators with environmental compliance related to implementation of existing license agreements for the Skagit and Boundary Hydroelectric Projects that were issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The intern will also work with staff on capital improvement and maintenance projects at these hydroelectric projects. The intern will work with the team on land management and habitat restoration issues in urban and remote areas of Washington. They will be responsible for data collection and analysis, report writing for wildlife and vegetation resources. They will assist staff with natural resources data collection, management, analysis and reporting for hydroelectric project license implementation. Conduct surveys for native plants and weeds. Collect field data using GPS and analyze with ArcGIS software. Complete environmental permits.
Learning objectives:
Project(s) Scope:
Required Qualifications:
You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
Additional Information
The full salary range for this position is $26.71 per hour.
Application Process
To complete your application, submit the online form with the following attachments:
Internship Duration and Hours: Year-long: The timeframe of this internship will be one year in duration, with either a May (semester schools) or June (quarter schools) 2025 start date. Working hours are up to 40 per week during the summer, and a max of 20 per week during the academic year.
Hybrid Work: The City has the expectation that interns will be readily available to report to onsite at work in Seattle in accordance with the current Mayoral mandate of a minimum of 3 days per week. Additional in-person work requirements are based on business need and determined by the hiring authority.
Interns must have a Washington State address and live in Washington State at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.
Benefits: Interns do not receive benefits but can obtain a subsidized ORCA pass and accrue sick time that can be used after 90 days of employment.
Background Check: Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA , people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.
Seattle City Light, a department of the City of Seattle, is one of the nation’s largest municipally owned utilities in terms of the number of customers served. Over the years we have worked very hard to keep Seattle's electricity affordable, reliable, and environmentally sound. Today, City Light is a recognized national leader in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
The Natural Resources & Environmental Permitting org unit provides permitting and compliance support for City Light’s generation facilities for both CIP and O&M at Skagit and Boundary, transmission, and distribution lines from Skagit to our Bothell substation. This unit works on permits and approvals needed from the National Environmental Policy Act, Washington's State Environmental Policy Act, shoreline permits, the Army Corp of Engineer’s 404 dredge and fill, the National Historic Preservation Act’s Section 106 for cultural resources, hydraulic project approvals, and programmatic permits where applicable. This unit also supports historic resources at City Light.
The Natural Resources Internship is open to graduate students. This intern will partner with a team of wildlife biologists, ecologists, and permitting coordinators with environmental compliance related to implementation of existing license agreements for the Skagit and Boundary Hydroelectric Projects that were issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). The intern will also work with staff on capital improvement and maintenance projects at these hydroelectric projects. The intern will work with the team on land management and habitat restoration issues in urban and remote areas of Washington. They will be responsible for data collection and analysis, report writing for wildlife and vegetation resources. They will assist staff with natural resources data collection, management, analysis and reporting for hydroelectric project license implementation. Conduct surveys for native plants and weeds. Collect field data using GPS and analyze with ArcGIS software. Complete environmental permits.
Learning objectives:
- Gain experience working with land management and habitat restoration issues
- Gain experience implementing community-based stewardship projects
- Expand data collection and analysis skills
- Gain knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permitting processes
- Learn best management practices for protection of fish and wildlife habitats and water quality during construction projects
- Integration of climate change adaptation into natural resource planning
Project(s) Scope:
- Support capital improvement and maintenance projects for hydroelectric facilities.
- Support land management and habitat restoration team with issues in urban and remote areas of Washington.
- Conduct data collection and analysis, report writing for wildlife and vegetation resources.
- Assist staff with natural resources data collection, management, analysis and reporting for hydroelectric project license implementation.
- Conduct surveys for native plants and weeds.
- Collect field data using GPS and analyze with ArcGIS software.
- Support the permitting process.
Required Qualifications:
- Graduate students will need to maintain a 3.0 GPA or above throughout the internship.
- Current Washington State driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.
- Enrolled in an accredited graduate program during their internship.
- Enrolled in an academic program with focus on Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Ecology, Environmental Horticulture, Forestry, Botany, Wildlife or a related field.
You will be successful if you have the following experience, skills, and abilities:
- Experience using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and Geographic Information System (GIS) software
- Skills in identifying Pacific Northwest native plants, weeds, fish, and wildlife
- Technical writing skills
- Experience working with data and statistical analyses
- Education and/or experience in Pacific Northwest aquatic and riparian systems (e.g.,wetlands, rivers, and streams)
- Education and/or experience in restoring aquatic or terrestrial habitats
- Education and/or experience in monitoring of restoration sites
- Education and/or experience in federal, state, and/or local environmental regulations and permitting processes
- Education and/or experience with best management practices for protection of fish and wildlife habitats
- Ability to work at remote field locations within Washington state, in variable conditions/environments for several days at a time.
Additional Information
The full salary range for this position is $26.71 per hour.
Application Process
To complete your application, submit the online form with the following attachments:
- Resume
- Cover letter explaining how your coursework, activities, and experience qualify you for this internship.
- Your unofficial transcript - including current coursework, next term registration (if available at the time of application), and cumulative GPA.
- If applicable - for students transitioning from an undergraduate to graduate program, submit admissions offer to the graduate program to confirm intention of fall enrollment.
Internship Duration and Hours: Year-long: The timeframe of this internship will be one year in duration, with either a May (semester schools) or June (quarter schools) 2025 start date. Working hours are up to 40 per week during the summer, and a max of 20 per week during the academic year.
Hybrid Work: The City has the expectation that interns will be readily available to report to onsite at work in Seattle in accordance with the current Mayoral mandate of a minimum of 3 days per week. Additional in-person work requirements are based on business need and determined by the hiring authority.
Interns must have a Washington State address and live in Washington State at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment.
Benefits: Interns do not receive benefits but can obtain a subsidized ORCA pass and accrue sick time that can be used after 90 days of employment.
Background Check: Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process, including the completion of a background check. The background check will involve a criminal history check, which includes conviction and arrest records in compliance with the Seattle’s Fair Chance Employment Ordinance, SMC 14.17 and the City of Seattle Personnel Rule 10.3. A driving history review may be conducted in compliance with SMC 4.79.020. Applicants will be provided an opportunity to explain or correct background information.
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the qualifications. Seattle City Light values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Seattle City Light encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA , people with disabilities, veterans, and those with diverse life experiences.
Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers.
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