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Asset Management and Planning Summer Intern #2402-005020-18

Date Opened
Thursday, February 29, 2024 11:27 AM
Close Date
Friday, March 22, 2024 11:59 PM
Section
Storm Water Services
Salary
  • $19.00 - $22.00/hour
Employment Type
  • Internship
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Introduction

Storm Water Services' mission is to serve the City of Charlotte by improving surface waters and conveying rainwater safely through well-maintained storm drainage systems. Each year Storm Water Services invests $100+ million in capital improvements and staff manages hundreds of storm drainage improvement projects. Storm Water Services is one of the largest stormwater utilities in the Southeast with approximately 215,000 customer accounts and more than 200 full-time positions.

Overview

The City of Charlotte is the largest municipality in North Carolina and the 15th largest city in the United States, with a total population of more than 897,000 citizens. A major commerce center, Charlotte hosts several of the nation’s largest banks and technology companies.

Also known as the Queen City, Charlotte is home to the Carolina Panthers, the Charlotte Hornets and the NASCAR Hall of Fame. We work hard to ensure that the community will be a winning city for everyone – a truly remarkable place to live, work, learn and play. Join us in helping to keep our City thriving, ensuring upward mobility and advancement in the workplace.

Summary

The Strategic Planning and Operation Division’s Asset Management and Planning Programs is seeking a Summer intern.  The Asset Management Program is primarily focused on proactively identifying maintenance, repair, rehab, and replacement needs through a condition assessment of the City’s storm drainage infrastructure.  The Planning Program is responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and assigning storm drainage improvement projects.  The intern program provides full-time employment during the summer and offers students real life job experiences. 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Assist with field work 
  • Review drainage system condition, capacity, operational, and risk data
  • Prepare exhibits for maintenance and repair
  • Evaluate storm system capacity
  • Assist with GIS-related tasks
  • Assign attributes to features
  • Perform spatial analysis & database management

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work and complete assignments
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work well with others in a team environment
Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public
Ability to read and interpret design plans
Ability to learn and understand hydrology & hydraulic software such as Hydro CAD, HEC-RAS
Significant judgement in traveling / traversing difficult terrain / structures / barriers / various urban & rural conditions / encountering variety of animals / insects / vegetation / weather
Good driving record, valid driver's license, ability to obtain & maintain City driving permit

Minimum Qualifications

Currently enrolled as undergraduate college student with course study in civil engineering / geography / cartography / environmental science / civil engineering technology / or related curriculum 

Salary

$19.00 - $22.00/hr

Conditions of Employment

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

How To Apply

Apply online.

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You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby where we have workstations available. Our office is located at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. Our hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

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Benefits

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to all employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

In Conclusion

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