Intern (Groundwater Recharge)

About the role

The Chino Basin Groundwater Recharge (GWR) team works to replenish the groundwater basin by delivering recycled, imported, and storm water to recharge sites using a network of streams and pipelines to 19 recharge sites. The GWR interns help collect and evaluate operational, reporting, and compliance data for the GWR program from the basin sites and their monitoring wells located throughout the IEUA service area (approximately 245 square miles).

Responsibilities

• Aid in groundwater recharge operations by sampling water from streams, pipeline, wells, and lysimeters and entering and evaluating data.
• Field data collections include working independently in various weather conditions, reviewing on-line conditions, taking field notes, walking on unimproved slopes and on wet surfaces, photographing conditions, and communicating with supervisor.
• Conduct sampling, which involves coordinating with the laboratory, organizing priorities, following protocols, meeting deadlines, lifting and loading full sample coolers (up to 50 lbs.), and safely navigating/driving within the service area.
• Assist with data compilation and evaluation for all water sources for recharge deliveries, the preparation of startup reports/protocols, quarterly/annual reports, and storm response plans, and assist Agency hydrogeologists in preparing evaluations of collected data for various studies, presentations, and planning.
• Prepare reports, figures and graphs, and recommendations relative to assigned areas of responsibility; prepare and update manuals and protocols.
• Participate in obtaining documents, and filing information.
• Travel to offsite locations within the IEUA service area is required.
• Inspect basins, diversions, and monitoring stations; and participate in their upkeep.
• Deploy and download remote data collection equipment.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent. Graduation or current enrollment in undergraduate or graduate studies in an accredited college or university with major course work in data and physical sciences such as Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Geology, Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Sciences, or a closely related field.

Experience and Education: Experience and education requirements are met by graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent. Preference will be given to individuals with prior related work knowledge and or experience.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail, excellent oral and written communication skills and computer skills are critical.

Skills

• Knowledge of principles of data collection, and data evaluation techniques and methods;
• Methods and techniques for basic report preparation and writing;
• Modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
• Analyze data, recognize limits and conflicting situations and research materials;
• Formulate options and make recommendations;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Benefits

Internships are limited to 25 hours a week and 960 hours per fiscal year (July 1st to June 30th).

Pay

Non-Exempt Internships.

Schedule

Estimated to be approximately 14 to 20 hours a week; Office Hours are Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. and occasionally as Friday, Saturday, or Sunday rain (storm capture) responses.