The Bureau of Environmental Services offers internship opportunities to students enrolled in a trade school training program, or college or university undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in a field related to the mission and scope of the bureau's work. The trade school, college or university must be located in Oregon or Washington, or the applicant must be a resident of the Portland Metropolitan Area. Internships for students in engineering, environmental or wastewater programs may be available in the following areas: Engineering Design and Construction Assist design or construction management professionals with work in surfacewater quality, stormwater management, stream restoration, sewerage system management, pump stations, treatment plant and pipeline projects. Tasks may involve database management, research, permit plan review, AutoCAD drafting and general office work. Watershed Services Assist with technical work in support of watershed planning as part of a multidisciplinary team of professional planners, scientists and engineers. Typical assignments include field sampling and data collection, presentations to the public, public involvement, stewardship activities, research, data management, report preparation, and preparing maps, figures and drawings. Modeling and GIS Support modeling and GIS projects, which includes modeling data preparation, research investigation, data base updating, and mapping production. Industrial Source Control, Coordinated Site Assessment and Brownfields Program Assist technical staff in monitoring industrial discharges to the sewer system. Tasks may include data collection, equipment calibration, field investigations and research regarding industrial users. Perform research and field work in support of Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, write reports and letters, perform filing and general office duties. Provide general and administrative support to the Portland Brownfields Program through representation at neighborhood meetings and public events, amending program website, and conducting research. WastewaterAssist operations and maintenance staff with seasonal maintenance and a variety of special projects at the city's Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant. Positions are also available in the Collection Systems Operations and Maintenance Division, performing field work, updating various databases, and assisting in Asset Management. Requirements:
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Click here to see full job description. The Position: The City of Portland’s Urban Tree Canopy Program is looking for energetic and outgoing individuals to join our motivated team. We use innovative ways to grow and document Portland’s urban forest and to educate citizens about the importance of planting and stewarding trees. Outreach staff are the public face of our effort, providing extensive face-to-face and telephone contact with residents as we offer them new tree-planting opportunities. Ideal candidates are personable, creative and adaptable; comfortable with door-to-door canvassing, community outreach and education; and enthusiastic about planting trees as a means of improving Portland’s environment. This announcement will be used to fill up to 10 part-time, summer positions. Required Qualifications:
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The Recruitment Process: As part of the application materials you will need to submit a resume and cover letter describing your qualifications for this opportunity. Please limit your combined resume/cover letter to a total of three typed pages. All materials must be received by 4:30 PM on Monday, April 8th. Interviews will be held during the first week of May. We look forward to your application. If you are interested in this opportunity, you can apply through the City’s Online Application System. Please visit the City’s Career Center at http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs and click on “Job Opportunities” in the top left hand section of the page. Then, you select the job title “Grey to Green Summer Outreach” and click on the “Apply” link. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account. Contact Jennifer Karps at Jennifer.karps@portlandoregon.gov or at 503-823-2263 with questions. |
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