JOB
JOB SUMMARY: Receives on-the-job training and experience in a variety of positions and settings in the water resources department. Specific job responsibilities will be tailored to fit the individual students' needs. Intern may be assigned to water treatment, wastewater reclamation, environmental services (including laboratory), water distribution, sanitary sewer, customer service, engineering (including GIS), or finance and administration.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
IF ASSIGNED TO GIS: A GIS intern assists GIS team in editing and analyzing GIS data through GIS software.Assist in field data collection and analysis using and GPS and ESRI Field Maps.Assist with data clean-up of feature layers and spreadsheets for larger projects and asset management.Work with GIS staff on the development and maintenance of GIS data in the DWR multiuser geodatabaseIF ASSSIGNED TO WATER TREATMENT OR WASTEWATER RECLAMATION: Collect materials for samples and performs several types of tests.Check calibration of chemical feed pumps every two hours.May operate press machines, check valve settings and make adjustments as necessary.Collects and delivers samples for lab analysis; checks equipment to assure proper operation.IF ASSIGNED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (INCLUDING LAB): Perform supervised tests and recording of data on water and wastewater samples.Collect water and wastewater samples.Perform supervised site inspections of retention ponds, detention ponds, and other various facilities.IF ASSIGNED TO WATER DISTRIBUTION OR SANITARY SEWER: Perform supervised repairs to water/sewer lines, test water line pressure, identify or verify nature of customer concerns.Prepare technical field reports to assist with structure assessment and proper utility mapping.Locate and mark buried water and sewer lines prior to construction activities.Participate in flow monitoring, smoke testing, CCTV inspections, and technical data collection.IF ASSIGNED TO CUSTOMER SERVICE: Supervised water meter installation and repair.Assist customers with inquiries over the phone and in person by maintaining account information, resolve billing issues, and answer questions regarding payments under the supervision of senior staff.IF ASSIGNED TO ENGINEERING: Assist engineers in planning, directing, organizing, and scheduling work for the engineering and construction team.Assist in preparing cost estimates for proposed improvements, securing permits, and easements. May assist in land surveying required for planning and design of water infrastructure.Assist in developing, implementing, coordinating, and maintaining of the water resources department's GIS program.Perform supervised job site inspections.IF ASSIGNED TO FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIONAssist the director of water resources and other DWR staff with a variety of research, calculations, presentation materials, and communication materials.Assist the director with various administrative duties such as filing, data compiling, and correspondence.Provide other administrative and clerical support as needed.IF ASSIGNED TO ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (GRAFFIC DESIGN/WATER CONSERVATION SPECILIST ASSISTANT)Assist Water Conservation Specialist with new ideas and conceptsUtilizes design software to generate content and graphics for a multitude of media outlets, including but not limited to social media, city website, magazines, billboards, email, and radioCollaborate with personnel to develop educational marketing tools including reels, bill inserts, and social media posts for water conservation, stormwater, the "human water cycle", etc.Create marketing content and campaigns for water utility themed time periods of the year such as Fix-A-Leak Week, Drinking Water Week, Water Quality Month, etc.Work with department personnel to develop campaign graphics and content for each of the 4 levels of drought as determined by Georgia Environmental Protection Division.Update current and also create new public service announcement content including website, billboard and radio PSA's and Boiled Water Advisory notices for various media outlets.
