Stormwater Intern - EDS

JOB SUMMARY:

The Engineering & Environmental Division Intern performs administrative work in the assistance and implementation of Mount Pleasant's environmental program. This internship provides experience in water quality TMDL regulations, field experience in stormwater outfall inspections, water quality sample collection and data analysis, experience with public outreach and education, and exposure to other municipal processes.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists in all aspects of the implementation of the Town's Stormwater water quality programs to include Public Education and Outreach, Public Participation, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, Construction Management, Post-Construction Controls, and Municipal Good Housekeeping.
• Conducts field investigations of stormwater outfalls within priority watersheds in accordance with the Town's Stormwater Management Plan (SWMP).
• Prepares and/or processes various inspection forms and utilizes the Town's database management system.
• Reports significant violations, correspondence, and deadlines to the NPDES Coordinator and others as directed.
• Assists with the Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination program by conducting stormwater inspections to detect and eliminate illicit discharges to the Town's Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System.
• Coordinates, inspects, tracks, and conducts investigations.
• Investigates and documents reports of residential flooding.
• Attends weekly meetings with staff to report field conditions.
• Explores public outreach and educational opportunities in alignment with the Town’s water quality initiatives. This may include the creation of educational materials that can be shared via mail and social media.
• Plans and implements an informative mailout to residents and/or business owners with the objective of educating on water quality topics.
• Collects and transports water quality samples for the quantitative analysis of TMDL bacterial pollutants.
• Assists Town staff with the interpretation of the data trends and the planning of future sampling efforts.
• Endorses current public outreach stormwater initiatives to support the goal of improving water quality.
• Attends relevant Town meetings and events as applicable.
• Receives, reviews, analyzes, and reports on data from technical reports and makes recommendations for future work.
• Receives, maintains, communicates, and coordinates various data, records, and reports, including regulations, construction plans, and water quality information.
• Performs other duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• High School Diploma
• Currently enrolled in college or graduate courses in related field
• Some college level coursework in environmental science, GIS/mapping, water resources or engineering required.
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Valid South Carolina Driver's License

To deliver superior performance in a manner that is distinctive and impactful to each person served and that establishes a standard for quality that endures for generations.