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Environmental Intern

Stafford County, VA
Stafford, VA Intern
POSTED ON 2/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/18/2025

Salary : See Position Description

Location : Stafford County, VA

Job Type : Internship

Job Number : 03677

Department : Utilities

Opening Date : 08 / 27 / 2024

Starting Salary : See Job Description

Job Description

The part-time Intern performs work under the mentorship and supervision of senior staff members and management to assist in support of Environmental Programs within Stafford Utilities Department. Position duties will be primarily field-based. Responsible for moderately technical administrative and office support. Work is performed under general supervision but will typically be independent.

  • The County offers three internship tiers (I, II, III) based on where the student is in their educational program.

Level Current Education Level Intern I : $15.00Candidates must be a current Junior in High School, a Senior in High School, or a Freshman in a University / College in an accredited academic program.Intern II : $18.00Must be a Sophomore, Junior, or Senior in University / College in an accredited academic program Intern III : $21.00Must be a student in graduate school / Law School in an accredited academic program

Examples of Duties

  • Performs daily sample collection for wastewater epidemiology at treatment plants
  • Analyzes real-time and historic data to identify trends.
  • Audits internal records and data,
  • Assists in digital migration of historic records,
  • Accompanies staff during industrial users' site inspections,
  • Performs field observations, water pipe material identification, throughout the County
  • Observes staff engaged in the cross-connection, pretreatment, water quality sampling, and other utility programs;
  • Performs related work as required.
  • Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Some knowledge of the natural sciences (chemistry, biology, etc.), environmental and general engineering concepts related to the development, operation, and maintenance of water and sewer utilities and related activities;
  • Ability to use personal computer, office equipment, and related software; Proficient in Word and Excel; Ability to effectively communicate ideas both vocally and in writing;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, government officials, and the general public.
  • Education and Experience

    Any combination of education and experience. Preferred candidate will currently be enrolled in an Environmental, Conservation, Engineering, Natural Science or closely related college program.

    SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

    Possession of a driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :

    This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects; work requires climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for use of measuring devices, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities; the worker is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and oils

    No Benefits associated with this position.

    Salary : $21

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