Come get your “feet wet” at Zone 7 Water Agency! Gain valuable work experience with an exciting paid Intern opportunity supporting our Flood Protection Engineering Section!
SALARY: $25.52- $30.99/Hourly (effective 06/23/2024: $26.29-$31.92/ Hourly)
THE AGENCY: Zone 7 supplies treated drinking water to retailers serving over a quarter million people in the Tri-Valley area including the cities of Pleasanton, Livermore, Dublin and, through special agreement with the Dublin San Ramon Services District, to the Dougherty Valley area. Additionally, we supply untreated water directly to agricultural businesses for irrigation of 3,500 acres, primarily South Livermore Valley vineyards. We also maintain 37 miles of local flood-protection channels; about a third of all the Valley’s channels and creeks.
Duties: This full-time paid summer intern assignment, approximately mid-June to mid-to-late August, will support the agency’s Flood Protection Engineering section by assisting with projects and tasks such as:
· Review design plans and specifications
· Review/ update project budgets
· Review engineering development referrals
· Prepare maps, spreadsheets, reports
· Update GIS maps
· Conduct flood protection facility inspections
· Update Zone 7 standard details in AutoCAD
· Prepare and managing service agreements
· Convert plans into digital format
· Coordinate with design consultants
Clear training and objectives will be provided to develop skills for potential career opportunities in the water utility industry.
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Current enrollment or recent graduation (within last year) from a college or university, and successful completion of the equivalent of 30 semester (45 quarter) units of classwork
· Possession of a valid California Driver’s License
· Ability to work in the field and office as needed
TO APPLY:
1) Complete an application template at Job Announcement: Application Template - County of Alameda (jobapscloud.com)
2) Send a copy of the application template and unofficial transcripts to hr@zone7water.com noting Flood Protection Intern in the subject of the email, by May 3, 2024, before 5:00 pm
Website: www.zone7water.com
Zone 7 Water Agency is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.