What are the responsibilities and job description for the Intern - Surface Water Management (Marine Ecology) - Seasonal position at Snohomish County, WA?
Salary : $17.00 - $18.00 Hourly
Location : Everett, WA
Job Type : Internship
Job Number : 2025-SEAS-FEB
Department : Dept of Conservation & Nat Resources
Division : Surface Water Mgmt
Opening Date : 02 / 13 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 6 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Pacific
Description
Spend your summer gaining valuable career experience with Snohomish County as a Marine Ecology Intern . We are hiring one highly motivated internship candidate to join our Surface Water Management team for the 2025 field season.
Intern Job Summary
Your internship at Snohomish County will challenge you, sharpen your skills, and start paving your way to a career.
SWM provides a wide variety of public programs and services to preserve and improve the health of Snohomish County's water resources and natural systems and to reduce road and property flooding. Interns gain hands-on experience under the direction of water resource professionals.
As a Marine Ecology intern, you will :
- Collect data on marine resources including kelp, forage fish, and marine water quality
- Asist with analysis and reporting on marine data
- Collaborate with local partners on marine projects, including attending Marine Resources Committee Meetings (third Wednesday of the Month, evenings 4 : 30-6 : 30PM)
- Create education and outreach materials for the public
The preferred internship candidates will be :
Ideally interns will be available to start in May or June and work for a minimum of 12 weeks with opportunities to extend their internship. Work schedule is flexible with ideal candidates being available Monday - Friday regular office working hours. Interns shall not exceed more than 1040 hours in a 12-month period. Intern schedule and internship length will be agreed upon with candidate and County Staff. Interns will be given the option to work partially from home depending on the work required. Onboarding, some meetings, and field work will require the intern to be in-person at the Snohomish County Campus and various field sites in Snohomish County.
Rate of pay is determined by the number of full academic years the applicant has completed at an accredited college or university by the beginning of the internship. Candidates must be majoring or completed coursework in any of the following programs : environmental science / studies, marine science or policy, civil engineering, watershed or water resource management, water quality, biology, chemistry, ecology, limnology, forestry, agriculture, botany, plant ecology, horticulture, environmental health, toxicology, environmental planning, geology, geomorphology, geography, GIS, communications, environmental education, marketing, or related field.
Proof of current enrollment in an accredited college or university at the time of participation. If not currently enrolled, the student must provide proof of future enrollment.
About Surface Water Management
SWM is a stormwater utility that provides services to unincorporated Snohomish County. These services are funded by service charges paid by property owners in the unincorporated county. SWM is the largest division in Snohomish County's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources with an annual budget of $54.6 million.
SWM works in partnership with other local and regional agencies to improve Snohomish County now and for future generations. SWM provides a variety of programs and services for reducing road and property flooding and preserving and improving the health of Snohomish County's water resources and natural systems. We focus on four core areas of service :
You can find us responding to water-quality problems and complaints, monitoring river levels during flood season, maintaining drainage systems, managing habitat improvement projects and more. For further information on Snohomish County Surface Water Management's programs, please go to Our 2023 Highlights report is available here.
About the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) The Snohomish County Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) includes the Division of Surface Water Management, the Division of Parks & Recreation, the Office of Energy and Sustainability and the Office of Agriculture and aims to achieve high-priority environmental sustainability goals. Some of the greatest assets we have in Snohomish County are our unparalleled beauty and abundant natural resources. From the Puget Sound and five watersheds, to forestland, lakes, farms, ranches and parks, our quality of life, economic prosperity and future sustainability are dependent on protecting and improving our environmental resources. Visit the web page to learn more. For further information on Snohomish County Surface Water Management's programs, please go to
About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, , is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. When joining the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We are proud to offer an outstanding package to employees and their dependents. We are invested in your success and growth and offer competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, employer paid ORCA cards, and a friendly, diverse team atmosphere where employees are appreciated and make a real difference providing services for our citizens. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career.
Snohomish County - The Future We Choose
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Job Duties
STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL INTERNSHIP DUTIES
Minimum Qualifications
Must be able to show proof of enrollment in an accredited post-secondary institution at the time of the Internship. If the Internship occurs during the summer, the student may provide proof of summer or fall enrollment.
Have completed two full academic years of studies at an accredited college or university by the beginning of the internship and be majoring in or have completed coursework in any of the following programs : environmental sciences / studies, civil engineering, watershed or water resource management, water quality, biology, chemistry, ecology, limnology, forestry, agriculture, botany, plant ecology, horticulture, environmental health, toxicology, environmental planning, geology, geomorphology, geography, GIS, communications, environmental education, marketing, or related field.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State Driver's License is required
Additional Information
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Increase Intern Knowledge of :
Increase Intern Ability to :
SUPERVISION
The intern is trained and mentored by an administrative superior as assigned. The work is performed with a moderate degree of independence and is reviewed through conferences, periodic reports and results obtained.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The work is performed in a regular office environment with some work performed outdoors in all types of weather conditions. The intern may be required to lift, move and carry objects between 20 and 50 pounds, crouch, crawl, kneel, bend, climb and balance. The intern may be required to work along the water's edge, wade in streams, or work on the water in a boat. The intern may be required to work evenings, weekends and holidays as necessary.
Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.
Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.
Snohomish County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees that receive a regular appointment who work at least 20 hours a week.
Visit to learn more about the following benefits.
County Benefits
Voluntary Benefits
Healthcare Premiums
Note : Temporary employees, seasonal employees and paid interns may be eligible for medical insurance benefits. Review the County's to learn more.
The following is a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your job related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate / support your responses to the supplemental questions. If your responses cannot be validated, you will not proceed to the next steps of the review / selection process.
A resume will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered.
Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application / work history and by your references?
A valid Washington State Driver's License is required. Do you possess a current Washington State Driver's License?
Do you understand you may be asked to provide copies of your credentials, including diplomas, certificates and licenses?
What will your academic standing be as of June 30, 2025? You will be asked to provide documentation to support your answer.
Are you majoring in or have completed coursework in any of the following programs : environmental science / studies, civil engineering, watershed or water resource management, water quality, biology, chemistry, ecology, limnology, forestry, agriculture, botany, plant ecology, horticulture, environmental health, toxicology, environmental planning, geology, geomorphology, geography, GIS, communications, environmental education, marketing, or related field?
Do you understand you will be required to show proof of summer or fall 2025 enrollment in an accredited post-secondary institution?
What has your coursework and other experiences taught you about marine ecology and marine issues in the Salish Sea? (Limit to 500 words)
Describe your experience collecting and analyzing data on water quality or habitat (in fresh or marine waters) including using GIS for analysis (limit to 1000 words)
Describe your experience creating outreach materials as well as conducting outreach to intended audiences. (limit to 1000 words)
Why do you think you're an ideal candidate for the Marine Ecology internship and how will this opportunity further your personal and career goals? (limit to 500 words)
Please provide details on your schedule availability for the internship for the summer, including preferred start date, weekly availability, and if you have interest and availability for continuing into the fall. (limit to 500 words)
Required Question
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