Water Use Efficiency Intern

The Water Resources Department is looking to fill 2 internship positions in the following divisions:

- Two (2) Water Use Efficiency

Interns are temporary employees who provide support for District staff at varying levels and who receive on-the-job training. Interns are assigned to work on a broad range of projects and assignments in different District units. Interns work side-by-side with District staff to obtain working knowledge and training in the area of assignment related to their field of study. Placement in this classification is temporary, and permanent employment is not guaranteed.

The District May Not Employ An Intern For More Than Six (6) Months Full Time (21-30 Hours Per Week), Or If Working On a Part-time Schedule (20 Hours Or Less Per Week), More Than 1,000 Hours Or 125 Days In a Fiscal Year. Subject To These Fiscal Year Time Limits, Intern Work Assignments Are Limited To a Maximum Of 12 Months.Water Use Efficiency Division

Position involves working with the Alameda County Water District (ACWD) Water Use Efficiency Team on key projects to help prepare the District to meet its Urban Water Use Objective, as set by the “Make Conservation a California Way of Life” legislation. Projects may involve executing an outreach plan to communicate the legislation to various interested parties, classifying customer accounts, and researching and categorizing sites and landscape areas in the District’s service area as outlined in the legislation. Typical tasks may include developing outreach materials, preparing presentations, manipulating large amounts of data, tracking data, and preparing technical reports and memos. Internship tasks will be completed using a variety of computer programs.

Strong analytical and research skills, and ability to work independently. Superior written and oral communication skills, and ability to prepare and disseminate information and outreach materials. Experience with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, GIS, and Excel is desirable. At least Junior class standing. Completed coursework in water resources, public administration, landscape design, engineering, environmental studies, public relations, natural sciences, or a related field is desirable.

Application materials MUST include a resume. Applications submitted without a resume will be disqualified from the recruitment process.