Deadline: Tue, 04/25/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: COBB COUNTY GOVERNMENT Job Field: Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location: Georgia Job Description: POSITION INFORMATION: At the Cobb County Water System, we strive to provide quality water, wastewater, and stormwater management services in an effective and environmentally conscientious manner. The Cobb County Water System Stream Monitoring Program conducts environmental assessment through chemical, biological, and habitat monitoring of streams. We are seeking an intern who would like to gain hands-on experience in assessing stream health while utilizing scientific concepts. This intern will assist with daily field operations and be supervised by an aquatic biologist within the Stream Monitoring Program; field operations include: water quality sampling and biological assessments of Cobb County Streams, and the investigation of sources of pollution and illicit discharges. The Georgia County Internship Program (GCIP) is a 200 hour paid summer internship program opportunity provided in partnership with the Association County Commissioners of Georgia Civic Affairs Foundation, Inc. This position will end when the grant runs out. The internship will start on June 12th and last for 7 weeks or 200 hours. This position does not qualify for benefits. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Collaborates with staff to learn about department initiatives and how their project/internship aligns with these initiatives. Communicates effectively both verbally, in writing, and in presenting information. Receives and responds to inquiries, concerns, and requests from other staff. Participates in meetings and other events held by the assigned department as needed. Utilizes personal computers, standard office equipment and standard software applications, e.g., word processors, database software, and spreadsheet applications. Maintains attendance and punctuality within customary tolerances for this position. Duties may vary depending on the department the intern is assigned to. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications: Must be a high school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student or must have graduated within the last six months. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Depending on the type of internship the participant may be required to be a Cobb County resident. PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Tasks require the regular and at times sustained performance of moderately physically demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that generally involves lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds). Sensory Requirements Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. Environmental Factors Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, traffic hazards, bright and dim lights, toxic agents, animal and wildlife attacks, water hazards, violence, disease, pathogenic substances, or rude and irate customers. Salary: $17.00 - $26.35 Hourly How to Apply: APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.cobbcounty.org 100 Cherokee Street Suite #200 Marietta, GA 30090 770-528-2541 cobbemployment@cobbcounty.org
