The Lake County Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) is working with a variety of local partners on watershed planning in Lake County. One step in the planning process is to collect and analyze field data that is used to make site-specific recommendations in watershed plans. For additional information on SMC, see our website at http://lakecountyil.gov/stormwater/
Duties/Responsibilities
SMC is seeking up to 3 interns to work in few high priority watersheds this summer. Interns will spend time in the field and office under the guidance of SMC staff. All positions will allow the interns to apply classroom experiences to real world applications by collecting data for later analysis both by the interns and SMC staff. These positions will also expose the interns to many aspects of watershed planning at SMC, a countywide watershed planning and regulatory agency. Representative tasks include:
Stream Inventories (2 Positions Available)
High priority stream(s) will be divided up into reaches and a standardized stream inventory assessment will be completed for each reach. Two interns work as a team to collect the stream data. The stream inventory will assess channel conditions, structures in the river such as bridges, pipes draining to the river and habitat available in the stream.
Detention Basin Inventories (1 Position Available)
One intern will perform a standardized detention basin inventory on basins located in one or two high priority watersheds. After completing the inventory, the intern will enter the inventory data into an Access database. Although primarily designed for flood reduction, well designed and properly functioning detention basins can provide multiple benefits including water quality improvement. The objective of this inventory is to measure and assess current conditions noting maintenance needs and opportunities to improve the water quality, flood mitigation and habitat functions of the basins.
NOTE: The Stream and Detention Basin inventory tasks may not require the entire fifteen weeks to complete. Interns may be assigned to various other tasks which may include watershed planning assessment, technical reference manual assistance, and various GIS or CADD related tasks depending on staff needs and the skills and qualifications of the interns.
Qualifications
Graduate of, or current student in, a 2 or 4 year higher education program with an emphasis on engineering, environmental science, biology or related field. Applicants must be able to work both inside and outside in variable conditions and be willing to engage in limited to moderately strenuous physical activity. Applicants must be able to use Microsoft Office software, especially Microsoft Access. Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software is highly desirable but not required. Applicants must have their own transportation for traveling to and from field sites. Class credit may be available for these internships; please check with your academic advisor.
Additional Information
Interns will work approximately 40 hours per week for up to 15 weeks; the start date is somewhat flexible. Desired start date is between April - May 15th. Pay will be $12.50 per hour. Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment physical and drug screening. If you are interested in the internships at the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission this summer and have any questions, please contact Jeff Laramy by email (jlaramy@lakecountyil.gov) or phone (847-377-7709). To apply for an internship, please submit a cover letter and resume highlighting related work or classroom experience to SMC. Applications will be accepted until February 8th or until all positions are filled. Submit application letters and resumes to:
Jeff Laramy, GISP
GIS Analyst
Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
500 West Winchester Road Suite 201
Libertyville, IL 60048
jlaramy@lakecountyil.gov
Website: http://lakecountyil.gov/Stormwater/Documents/Administration/2013Interns.pdfDuties/Responsibilities
SMC is seeking up to 3 interns to work in few high priority watersheds this summer. Interns will spend time in the field and office under the guidance of SMC staff. All positions will allow the interns to apply classroom experiences to real world applications by collecting data for later analysis both by the interns and SMC staff. These positions will also expose the interns to many aspects of watershed planning at SMC, a countywide watershed planning and regulatory agency. Representative tasks include:
Stream Inventories (2 Positions Available)
High priority stream(s) will be divided up into reaches and a standardized stream inventory assessment will be completed for each reach. Two interns work as a team to collect the stream data. The stream inventory will assess channel conditions, structures in the river such as bridges, pipes draining to the river and habitat available in the stream.
Detention Basin Inventories (1 Position Available)
One intern will perform a standardized detention basin inventory on basins located in one or two high priority watersheds. After completing the inventory, the intern will enter the inventory data into an Access database. Although primarily designed for flood reduction, well designed and properly functioning detention basins can provide multiple benefits including water quality improvement. The objective of this inventory is to measure and assess current conditions noting maintenance needs and opportunities to improve the water quality, flood mitigation and habitat functions of the basins.
NOTE: The Stream and Detention Basin inventory tasks may not require the entire fifteen weeks to complete. Interns may be assigned to various other tasks which may include watershed planning assessment, technical reference manual assistance, and various GIS or CADD related tasks depending on staff needs and the skills and qualifications of the interns.
Qualifications
Graduate of, or current student in, a 2 or 4 year higher education program with an emphasis on engineering, environmental science, biology or related field. Applicants must be able to work both inside and outside in variable conditions and be willing to engage in limited to moderately strenuous physical activity. Applicants must be able to use Microsoft Office software, especially Microsoft Access. Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software is highly desirable but not required. Applicants must have their own transportation for traveling to and from field sites. Class credit may be available for these internships; please check with your academic advisor.
Additional Information
Interns will work approximately 40 hours per week for up to 15 weeks; the start date is somewhat flexible. Desired start date is between April - May 15th. Pay will be $12.50 per hour. Successful candidates will be subject to a pre-employment physical and drug screening. If you are interested in the internships at the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission this summer and have any questions, please contact Jeff Laramy by email (jlaramy@lakecountyil.gov) or phone (847-377-7709). To apply for an internship, please submit a cover letter and resume highlighting related work or classroom experience to SMC. Applications will be accepted until February 8th or until all positions are filled. Submit application letters and resumes to:
Jeff Laramy, GISP
GIS Analyst
Lake County Stormwater Management Commission
500 West Winchester Road Suite 201
Libertyville, IL 60048
jlaramy@lakecountyil.gov
Deadline: Friday, February 8, 2013
