Job Details

Summer Internship in Hydrology, Hydraulics and Geomorphology Unit - Hydrographer

Valley Water


Salary: $26.31 Hourly

Job Type: Internship/Temporary Worker

Job Number: 00254-SI

Location: CA, CA

Department: Watersheds Summer Internship Program

Closing: 2/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Description


SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

Summer Internship in Hydrology, Hydraulics and Geomorphology Unit - Hydrographer

Location: Valley Water Headquarters (5750 Almaden Expy. San Jose, CA)

1 Internship Available!

OVERVIEW

Do you want to make a difference in your community while also gaining priceless career experience? Do you want to expand your network and build your resume while learning about the water industry? If so, a summer internship with Valley Water may be the best choice for you! Come apply your talents to help secure safe and clean water for a healthy environment.

Our Commitment:

Racial equity, diversity and inclusion are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our diversity, contributes to inclusion, and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.

About Valley Water:

Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San Jose, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.

About Next Gen Career Pathway's Summer Internships:

Our popular internship program provides excellent opportunities to explore your chosen career path, develop industry specific skills and knowledge, and increase your professional network! As part of the Valley Water community, you get an insider's perspective on the way we work and the impact we are able to make. The Summer 2025 Internship Program will provide interns with training and experience leveraging collaboration tools while either working on-site or hybrid. Summer Interns will be given one-on-one mentorship, professional development training and an hourly pay of $26.31. At the end of the program interns are to prepare and present a Capstone presentation to share their experience and achievements.

About The Hydrology, Hydraulics and Geomorphology Unit:

Located throughout the picturesque eastern face of the Santa Cruz Mountains as well as the remote valleys of the Diablo Range, the Hydrology, Hydraulics and Geomorphology Unit operates and maintains a surface water network of 150+ stream, precipitation, and reservoir gages. The unit collects, analyzes and publishes hydrologic data for water supply, flood protection and environmental stewardship within the district. The Groundwater Recharge Program, including maintenance of beneficial environmental flows also heavily benefits from the work completed in the Hydrology, Hydraulics and Geomorphology Unit. The data that is collected and published by the Hydrographers within the unit is used by many internal/external customers within the district and beyond.

INTERNSHIP LOCATION STATUS: This internship position will require the selected candidate to report on-site at least 80% of the time, adhering to strict safety protocols. Intern must perform their work in the state of California within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in (San Jose, California) by their start date.

Required License or Certificate


Required License or Certificate:

Possession of valid California's Driver License.



WE LOOK FOR INTERNS WHO ARE:

• Students pursuing a major in Environmental Studies/Science, Science, or a related major.
• Enjoy being in the field, in remote areas surrounded by the Santa Cruz mountains (sunshine, fresh air, gentle breezes, wildlife).
• Coursework in Environmental Studies/Sciences
• Coursework in Hydrology/Water Sciences.

AS AN INTERN YOU WILL:

• Participate in biweekly learning sessions held every other Friday alongside fellow interns, focusing on elevating career readiness and cultivating professional development skills.
• Gather field data in remote areas of the Santa Clara County.
• Drive moderate distances between field sites.
• Assist in operating and maintaining field equipment for gathering and analyzing hydrologic data.
• Assist Hydrographers with processing, analyzing, and storing hydrologic data in a Hydrologic Database application while providing data to many internal/external customers.
• Develop a familiarity with the use of hand tools as well as small power tools.

Selection Process


ELIGIBILITY:

The Summer Internship Program is open to undergraduate & graduate students who are third year and above enrolled in a college/university for Fall 2025.

• Pass a pre-employment screening process, including a background check.
• Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start of assignment.
• Can work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Summer Internship Program

1. May 27 - August 15, 2025 (Semester Students)
2. June 16 - September 5, 2025 (Quarter Students)

APPLICATION PROCESS:

We will be accepting applications from February 3rd through February 17, 2025. You will need to provide the following with the online application:

• Fully completed online Employment Application with all required questions answered. We are very interested in learning about your previous work experience, school projects, volunteer events and/or extracurricular activities.
• Complete the supplemental questions in the job application with detail and honesty. These questions will help us get to know you better. Please tailor your answer to the specific internship you are applying for. Do not indicate "see resume" as a response to any of the questions.
• Resumes and cover letters are optional but are helpful and appreciated by the Managers reviewing the applications.
• Interns who have participated in the Valley Water's Summer Internship Program in past years are not eligible to apply.

To apply, please visit https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/scvwd/jobs/4817760/summer-internship-in-hydrology-hydraulics-and-geomorphology-unit-hydrographer










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