Summer Intern - OSSF

Performs engineering support duties including MS4 stormwater compliance documentation, MS4 compliance inspections, culvert and roadway design, review and analysis of engineering plans, GIS analysis, data entry, records research, database management, and document archiving under close supervision.  This position is temporary with an expected duration of eight weeks.   

• Creating documentation and compiling data for the MS4 program.
• MS4 Stormwater illicit discharge compliance inspections.  
• ARC-GIS field data collection using GIS Collector App.
• Modify the County’s Website for public reporting.
• Maintenance and updating of a GIS database under close supervision.
• Creation of public education materials for the County’s Stormwater MS4 Program.  
• Culvert design using Federal Highway Dept HDS-5 procedures  
• Field reconnaissance for culvert design ad road design projects.  
• Assist in processing expired OSSF applications in My Government Online.
• Assist in preparing OSSF maintenance projects for the online customer portal.
• Compile a list of commercial OSSF permits that require BOD sampling for tracking.
• Review of engineering plans under close supervision.
• Conducts management and quality assurance of database records under close supervision.
• Conducts records research under close supervision.
• Performs document archiving procedures and file management under close supervision.
• Assists in public information requests under close supervision.  
• Performs other duties as assigned

ORGANIZATION RELATIONSHIPS: 

• Reports directly to Director of Environmental Services.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

• Employee must be able to lift 30 lbs. and walk one mile without stopping   
• Position involves sitting at a desk or other workstation, typing, filing, making copies, standing and communicating.

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: 

• Position involves working outside in all-weather conditions.
• Williamson County has adopted a Tobacco-Free Workplace policy. This policy prohibits smoking or use of any tobacco product on Williamson County premises. Williamson County and Cities Health District offers a smoking cessation program, free to all employees and spouses.

IRREGULAR HOURS: 

• None

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position. This job description is subject to change as the needs and requirements of the job change.

• Completed 30 semester hours of college courses. Must have 2 credit hours of laboratory sciences such as chemistry laboratory, physics laboratory or biology laboratory.   
• Must be able to use Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must be able to use an email system
• Must be able to use a phone
• Must maintain a valid Texas Driver’s license
• Must have the ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions  
• Must be able to read and write English at the high school level
• Must be able to communicate effectively with others
• Must be able to interact with coworkers, supervisors, elected officials and the public in a professional manner
• Must be able to adhere to Williamson County Policies.  

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• College course work in water treatment, wastewater engineering, fluid mechanics, microbiology, public health, organic chemistry or environmental sciences.   
• Prior experience (employment, extracurricular activities, volunteer opportunities) working within a team or organization
• Prior experience (employment, extracurricular activities, volunteer opportunities) completing a detailed task over several weeks.

EMPLOYMENT TESTING: 

• Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment, and periodic drug testing and criminal background investigations.

A Williamson County online application (resumes alone are not sufficient) must be received before the position is closed. Positions are open until filled, subject to close at any time after five (5) business days. The Human Resources Department is located at 100 Wilco Way, Georgetown, TX 78626. Phone (512) 943-1533 or visit our website at www.wilco.org/hr.    

Williamson County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).  If you require an accommodation in order to apply for a position, please request assistance from the Human Resources Department. 

TOBACCO FREE WORKPLACE POLICY 

Williamson County is a tobacco free workplace. The use of tobacco products (e.g., cigarettes, cigars, pipes, snuff, chew, etc.) and Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) (e.g., vapor, e-cigarettes, etc.) prohibited on all Williamson County premises. Employees who violate this policy are subject to appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

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