Stream Monitoring Intern (Public Services Intern, Grade N9)

About the Position

The part-time hourly pay rate is $21.06 per hour. Employee will work 16 to 24 hours per week.

THIS RECRUITMENT WILL ESTABLISH AN ELIGIBLE LIST TO FILL ONE (1) INTERN VACANCY IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION. THE POSITION IS TEMPORARY AND PART-TIME AND DOES NOT INCLUDE BENEFITS. THE INTERNSHIP IS FOR A MINIMUM OF SIX (6) MONTHS BUT LESS THAN ONE (1) YEAR.

WHO WE ARE

The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a nationally recognized and award-winning agency with the mission to enhance the quality of life in our community by protecting and improving Montgomery County's air, water, and land in a sustainable, innovative, inclusive, and industry-leading way while fostering smart growth, a thriving more sustainable economy and healthy communities. DEP is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and values diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures. DEP encourages BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), immigrants, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey this summer? We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Public Services Intern to join the Department of Environmental Protection and support the Stream Monitoring Team. If you have a passion for the environment, enjoy working outdoors in nature, and have a desire to make a positive impact, we invite you to apply!

What You'll Be Doing

As the Stream Monitoring Intern, you will gain valuable, hands-on experience and exposure to biological monitoring protocols while part of the team assessing stream health in Montgomery County for up to 24 hours per week for the summer and fall semesters.

You will engage in outdoor activities while collaborating with experienced staff to collect biological, physiochemical, geomorphic and habitat data in various watersheds throughout the county as well as meet with staff to provide and receive feedback. You will apply the experience you gain in data analysis, GIS and database systems to help characterize our watersheds, providing insights that will inform our program and future initiatives.

Upon successful completion of the program, you will gain an understanding of the concepts, principles and procedures used by the County to assess stream health, and you will demonstrate your knowledge during field audits.

This position requires possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to drive a County vehicle to transport biological, geomorphic, water quality, and stream hydrology monitoring equipment and conduct monitoring site visits at various locations throughout Montgomery County that may not be accessible via public transportation.

The work entails field work in streams around Montgomery County. The work is primarily performed out-of-doors, along stream banks and in streams and ponds, and may involve deep or swiftly moving water. It also requires light physical effort such as walking over rough, uneven, slippery, or rocky surfaces; bending, crouching, stooping, stretching or reaching; and occasional lifting of objects.

If you are excited about making a difference, we encourage you to apply! Join us in our mission to create a cleaner, greener Montgomery County. Let’s protect our planet together!

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: None

Education: Completion of two (2) years of college course work (60 credit hours or its academic equivalent) in the following areas of study: Biology, Aquatic Biology, Limnology, Chemistry, Conservation Biology, Ecology, Environmental Biology, Environmental Chemistry, Environmental Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Toxicology, Geographic Information Science and Cartography, Geology/Earth Science, Geotechnical and Geo-environmental Engineering, Natural Resources Management and Policy, Natural Resources/Conservation, Physical Science, Soil Microbiology, Sustainability Studies, Wildlife Conservation, Water Quality and Wastewater Treatment Management and Recycling Technology/Technician.

Equivalency: An equivalent combination of education or experience may be substituted.

License: Possession and maintenance at all times of a valid driver’s license from the applicant’s state of residence.

Preferred Criteria, Interview Preferences

There are NO Preferred Criteria.

All Applicants will be reviewed by the Office of Human Resources (OHR) for minimum qualifications. Those applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be rated “Qualified,” placed on the Referred List, and may be considered for an interview.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The Office of Human Resources (OHR) reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position.

Montgomery County Government(MCG) is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should email OHR at . Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws.

MCG also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference.

All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria or interview preference status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on the Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for an interview.

This will establish an Eligible List that may be used to fill both current and future vacancies.

If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume.

Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website.