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Summer Internship in Operations & Maintenance Environmental Support Unit Environmental Planning

Position Number: 5977283
Location: San Jose, CA
Position Type: Agriculture - Environmental Science, Ecology & Forestry

Summer Internship in Operations & Maintenance Environmental Support Unit Environmental Planning

Valley Water

Salary: $26.31 Hourly

Job Type: Internship/Temporary Worker

Job Number: 00261-SI

Location: CA, CA

Department: Watersheds Summer Internship Program

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

Description

SUMMER INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY!

Summer Internship in Operations & Maintenance Environmental Support Unit - Environmental Planning

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 Operations & Maintenance Environmental Support Unit:

The Operations & Maintenance Environmental Support Unit plays a vital role in supporting Valley Water's environmental programs by managing key contracts and regulatory requirements. The unit oversees contracts related to archaeology, laboratory testing, environmental sampling, rodent control, and stream maintenance. Additionally, it works closely with regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Boards, to ensure compliance with environmental standards. The unit also manages the Stream Maintenance Program, which involves permitting and ongoing program management to maintain Valley Water's commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory adherence.

INTERNSHIP LOCATION STATUS: This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite. For hybrid work, 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

WE LOOK FOR INTERNS WHO ARE:

Pursuing a major in planning, environmental science/studies, natural resource management, environmental policy, or a related field.
Interested in understanding how CEQA, the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and other environmental laws are applied to regulate proposed developments and protect natural resources.
Comfortable synthesizing data and information from a variety of sources and capable of writing about technical subjects.
Have a passion and desire for a future career in environmental protection, sustainability, or stewardship.

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.
Support planning staff by researching various environmental topics, especially those related to regulatory compliance, and reviewing plans for proposed Valley Water projects.
Prepare environmental documentation to analyze a project's potential impact as it relates to several issue areas, such as air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, hydrology, and land use.
Participate in meetings with staff from across the agency to coordinate with project teams, determine the necessary steps to obtain environmental compliance and receive feedback on deliverables.

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

May 27 - August 15, 2025 (Semester Students)
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/4817803/summer-internship-in-operations-maintenance-environmental-support-unit-enviro