CITY OF SEATTLE
Skagit Fish & Wildlife Intern
SALARY: $17.84 - $17.84 Hourly LOCATION: Seattle Municipal Tower, 700 5th Ave., Seattle, Washington JOB TYPE: College Intern SHIFT: Day DEPARTMENT: Seattle City Light BARGAINING UNIT: Not represented CLOSING DATE 02/25/20 04:00 PM Pacific Time
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
At Seattle City Light, we power Seattle. And as a municipally-owned utility, public service is at the core of our mission. Over the years, we have been dedicated to delivering customers affordable, reliable, and environmentally responsible electricity services. And to this day, City Light aspires to be the nation's greenest utility by fulfilling our mission in an environmentally and socially responsible manner.
City Light's Environment, Land and Licensing Business Unit (ELLBU) is responsible for overseeing environmental programs and services relating to hazardous materials, greenhouse gas reduction, environmental permitting, and the protection of aquatic ecosystems and fish and wildlife habitat. ELLBU supports City Light's operations throughout the service area and at its hydroelectric generating, transmission and distribution facilities.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The intern will be responsible for assisting a team of wildlife biologists, ecologists, and permitting coordinators with mapping and collection of habitat data; analyzing data; researching baseline conditions of project sites; report and permit application writing; working with community-based stewardship groups; designing and implementing restoration projects; and assisting with environmental compliance or stewardship projects.
During this internship, the intern will be specifically responsible for:
Assist with management of GIS and tabular databases of aquatic and terrestrial habitat conditions, management activities, and wildlife use of project lands. Assist with development of habitat restoration measures on transmission rights-of-way, riparian areas, and habitat lands, which could involve mapping vegetation, developing targets, monitoring restoration projects, and collecting habitat data Assist with Skagit River salmon spawning surveys. Assist with native and invasive/weed plant, wetlands and stream surveys. Field data collection including filling out data forms and use of GPS equipment and GIS software to map vegetation and habitats Data analysis Maintaining environmental compliance databases Communication/technical writing Gain experience working with land management and habitat restoration issues in urban and remote areas of Washington Gain experience implementing community-based stewardship projects Expand data collection and analysis skills Expand knowledge of Pacific Northwest fish and wildlife habitats and vegetation communities Gain knowledge of FERC licensing of hydroelectric power facilities and related settlement agreements Gain knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations and permitting processes Learn best management practices for protection of fish and wildlife habitats and water quality during construction projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
This position is open to Seniors and Graduate students studying for either an undergraduate or graduate degree in fisheries, wildlife or botanical ecology, information systems, public policy or related program. Students must be ? enrolled in a school during the internship and maintain a GPA of 2.0 for undergraduates. Desired Qualifications: A competitive candidate will possess a background in: GIS skills, field ecology experience, studies in ecology, mathematics, sustainability, natural resource management, experience with water quality data, database skills and/or programming and analysis skills using R or other analysis packages.
Internship Duration and Hours: The timeframe of the internship will be May/June 2020 to August/September 2020. The candidate must be available to work 40 hours/week during the summer and up to 20 hours/week when classes are in session. Work hours will be flexible to accommodate the intern's academic schedule.
How to Apply: To complete your application, submit the online form with the following attachments:
Resume tailored to the position Cover letter explaining how your coursework, activities, and experience qualify you for this internship Your unofficial transcript - including current coursework, next term registration (if available at the time of application), and cumulative GPA
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Job offers are contingent on the verification of credentials and other information required by the employment process including the completion of a background check which includes criminal history review.
Want to know more about Seattle City Light? Check out our web page: http://www.seattle.gov/light/.
APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.seattle.gov/jobs Job #2020-00218 SKAGIT FISH & WILDLIFE INTERN IR If you are unable to apply on-line you may submit a paper application by the closing date to our office.
OUR OFFICE IS LOCATED AT: Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Avenue, Suite 5500 Seattle, WA 98104
Who May Apply: This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.
Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided on request.
The City is a Drug Free Workplace.
Skagit Fish & Wildlife Intern Supplemental Questionnaire
* 1. Did you attach a copy of your unofficial college transcript, cover letter, and resume? (All are required). Yes No * 2. At the start of summer 2020, what will your student status be? I will not be a current student at that time Freshman Sophomore Junior Senior Graduate Student * 3. When is your anticipated graduation date?
* 4. This is a year-long internship. Are you able to work 40 hours during the summer and 20 hours while in school? Yes No
5. Are you an international student? Yes, and I understand that I will need to obtain authorization to work in the US prior to starting my internship. No, I am a US citizen, permanent resident, or otherwise already have US work authorization. 6. What is your Major? 7. Are you a current or former Seattle Promise student? Yes No I don't know 8. What is your current cumulative GPA?
* 9. Do you have a current driver's license and safe driving record? Yes No * 10. If you are selected to advance in this hiring process, you will be asked to obtain a Complete 5-Year Driving Record from the Department of Licensing. We will consider all traffic tickets and convictions that you have received within the past 5 years, and we will score them as follows: 0 Points: Parking Tickets 1 Point Each Violation: Any moving violation, collision, stop sign, defective equipment, speeding, seat belt, failure to signal, cell phone – any and all moving violations. 4 Points Each Violation: Suspended license, negligent driving, reckless driving, racing. 5 Points Each Violation: hit and run, vehicular assault, any DUI or alcohol related offense. If your total score is over 3 points, it is highly unlikely that the City of Seattle will hire you for a job that involves driving. If requested, can you submit a Complete 5-Year Driving Record with an acceptable driving history? Yes No I am a "current" regular City of Seattle employee and a driving record is not required * Required Question