Intern (Infrastructure Support)

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Intern (Infrastructure Support)

Salary

$18.59 Hourly

Location

Gwinnett County, GA

Job Type

Internship

Job Number

24-02383

Department

Department of Water Resources

Opening Date

03/27/2024

Closing Date

5/27/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Class Summary

This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,560 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.

The Department of Water Resources is seeking a summer intern beginning in May 2024 to work on a special project analyzing water consumption and flow monitoring data for a designated group of customers to update the annual average daily flow calculations for the "Wastewater Flow Estimation Guidance".

The intern will prepare a draft and a final report with spreadsheets documenting the results of the analysis. The intern will work with engineers and management to conduct quality control of the data and interpretation of the results. The intern will report to the Infrastructure Support Division Director.

Essential Duties

• Define issues and review of current flow calculation method

• Identify representative schools for each level of analysis (day care, elementary, middle, high school, and college)

• Define methodology, variables, and determine basis for calculation (ie..per student, per employee or other methodology)

• Obtain, organize and analyze water consumption data

• Determine the location and duration of wastewater flow monitoring

• Analyze diurnal water use and wastewater discharge patterns

• Define estimation method for the update of the guidance

• Prepare a memo documenting the methodology and results of the analysis

• Participate in presenting the results of the analysis

Requirements:

• Available to work weekdays between the hours of 8:00am-5:00pm, 32 to 40 hours per week

• Must have a valid driver’s license from state of residency.

• Must have completed at least three years of college and be working towards a certificate or degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Data Science, or a related field.

  Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Detail oriented with excellent organizational and written communication skills.

• Strong analytical capability and experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe suite of programs.

• Knowledge of Python, database and other visualization software preferred (not required).

Grade

The grade for this position is 97.

Benefits Offered

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Additional Information

Department of Water Resources

Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is a publicly-owned utility committed to delivering superior services to a vibrantly connected community. The employees of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) represent our inclusive culture which advances our commitment to excellence in service, stewardship, integrity, and innovation. The Department and its staff are widely recognized for superior service in the maintenance and operation of almost 9, 000 miles of water, wastewater, and stormwater lines, as well as the operation of 2 water production facilities, 3 water reclamation facilities and over 200 pump stations. The Department of Water Resources takes pride in stewardship of the environmental resources entrusted to us and pledges to be responsible as we manage water as a limited, but renewable resource.

For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/water) .

About Gwinnett County

Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.

In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

Vision

Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

Mission

Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

Values

Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

Hiring Process

Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

• Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess)

• FAQs

Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email Jobs@GwinnettCounty.com.

This position does not have benefits.

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Are you working towards a degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Data Science, or a related field?

• Yes

• No

  02

  If yes, please list your major.

  03

  Do you have experience managing large amounts of data? If so, please describe this experience. If none, respond N/A.

  04

  Rate your proficiency with Excel.

• Beginner

• Intermediate

• Advanced

  05

  What is your experience in data analysis using Excel? Describe your experience in detail, and whether you have any experience in coding and automation. If no experience, respond N/A.

  06

  Describe your experience with data visualization tools? If no experience(s), respond N/A.

  Required Question

Agency

Gwinnett County

Address

75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

Phone

770.822.7915 770.822.7923

Website

http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com