Intern (Groundwater Recharge) at North… · 6075…

Summary: The Inland Empire Utilities Agency is seeking an Intern for their Groundwater Recharge division. This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in hydrogeology while assisting with data collection, water sampling, and operational evaluations related to groundwater recharge operations. Responsibilities: - Assist Groundwater Recharge operations to sample water from streams, pipeline, wells, and lysimeters, and to enter and evaluate data - Conduct sampling, which will include coordinating with the laboratory, organizing of priorities, following protocols, meeting deadlines, lifting and loading full sample coolers (up to 50 lbs.), and safely navigating/driving within the service area - Perform the full array of duties assigned including professional administrative/technical work on special projects, such as researching topics, compiling and graphing data, and drafting protocols and findings - Prepare reports, figures and graphs, and recommendations relative to assigned areas of responsibility; prepare and update manuals and protocols - Participate in obtaining documents, and filing information - Travel to offsite locations within the IEUA service area is required - Conduct inspections of basins, diversions, and monitoring stations; and participate in their upkeep - Deploying and downloading remote data collection equipment - Perform other related duties as required Required Qualifications: - Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent - Graduation or current enrollment in undergraduate or graduate studies in an accredited college or university with major course work in data and physical sciences such as Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Geology, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field - Attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills and computer skills are critical - A valid class 'C' California driver's license - Principles of data collection, and data evaluation techniques and methods; methods and techniques for basic report preparation and writing; modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; proper English, spelling and grammar - Ability to operate office equipment including a computer and applicable software; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; understand and follow verbal and written instructions; analyze data, recognize limits and conflicting situations and research materials; formulate options and make recommendations; establish and maintain effective working relationships Preferred Qualifications: - Preference will be given to individuals with prior related work knowledge and or experience Required Skills: Hydrogeologic Techniques, Water Sampling, Data Collection, Data Evaluation, Report Preparation, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint Benefits: Interns are not eligible for Agency benefits.