Application Deadline: March 22

PAID INTERNSHIP FOR 2 MES STUDENTS
Stormwater features inventory internship
Spring Quarter 2012 Internship with WSDOT available to two MES students with GIS
experience
INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION
The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has two internship
opportunities in its Stormwater and Watersheds Program. The Evergreen State College
students selected for this internship will create screen-digitized stormwater features for
the Stormwater Features Inventory Database (SFID).
• Interns will conduct fieldwork using GPS and ArcPad or TerraSync software for
data collection.
• Interns will be using ArcGIS 10 with extensions Workflow Manager 10 and Task
Assistant
• Manager 10.
• Interns will be digitizing stormwater features from georeferenced asbuilt images
and data
• collected along state highways.
• Interns will be researching support information and validating data.
The work will involve two phases:
• The field phase; and
• The office phase
In the field phase students will go out with WSDOT Stormwater Features Inventory
crews working on mapping WSDOTs stormwater discharge locations and conveyance
features. They will have the opportunity to: collect data using ArcPad, and potentially,
TerraSync software; take detailed field notes for data QA/QC; interpret and assess
stormwater systems. This activity will give the students a better understanding of how the
GIS data is collected and how the office work ties to the field work.
In the office phase students will use three pieces of GIS software: ArcGIS 10, Workflow
Manager, and Task Assistant Manager (TAM). The intern will screen-digitize stormwater
conveyance features from scanned and georeferenced asbuilt drawings and Computer
Aided Engineering (CAE) documents; comparing and incorporating field collected GPS
data gathered by: Stormwater Features Inventory field crews; Roadside Feature Inventory
Program (RFIP) field crews; WSDOT consultants; and WSDOT region personnel. The
intern will utilize drainage structure notes and drainage details to give supporting
information about the digitized stormwater features. Additionally, the asbuilt contract
plan sheets and digital copies of hydraulic reports will be used to assist in data validation.
Using Work Flow Manager, the intern will be assigned as built contracts to screendigitize.
Supporting data for each stormwater feature will be entered into SFID.
If there are returning students one could be chosen as the Lead intern. The Lead Intern
would have additional responsibilities which would include: bringing the new interns up
to speed on the office side of the inventory; answering questions as they arise as part of
the mapping process data QA/QC; tracking of suggestions for workflow improvements;
and reporting potential workflow improvements to WSDOT’s Stormwater Features
Inventory Coordinator.
WSDOT will provide interns will all necessary equipment and training needed to
complete work under this agreement. Intern activities performed under this contract will
be supervised by WSDOT’s Stormwater Features Inventory Coordinator.
Safety
Each participating intern will be held to a minimum standard of expectations as outlined
in the Code of Conduct. Interns will be conducting occasional field work to inventory
stormwater features using GPS equipment. Inventory will take place within WSDOT
right of way on busy highways. Interns will receive safety training and equipment and
must follow standard WSDOT safety and field visit protocols as outlined in the pre
activity safety plan developed for this work.
Essential job knowledge, skills and abilities
This internship is open to students enrolled in the Master of Environmental Studies
Program. Other requirements include:
• At least one college level courses in GIS.
• Ability to use a computer and meticulously process large volumes of information
to produce
• data.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing in English.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work methods and schedules.
• A Washington State Driver’s license is essential for this internship. Proof of
possession of a valid driver’s license will be required prior to driving on state
business.
This position may require occasional field work. In addition to the job functions listed
above, the incumbent must be able to work outdoors in all weather conditions (e.g., hot,
cold, rain, snow) for up to 8 hours a day, on uneven rough terrain, unstable ground ,
dense vegetation, and streams and wet areas with exposure to biting insects, common
plant toxins, construction equipment, noise, and other hazards.
Internship hours of compensation and instruction
WSDOT has up to two paid internships available for the upcoming spring quarter.
Interns will be expected to devote 25 hours per week to this internship, of which 19 hours
will be compensated at $12/hour and 6 hours will be unpaid instruction. Normal hours
will be scheduled within the 7:00 am to 5:00 pm period. Office hours during the Monday
through Thursday period are preferred because they overlap with the supervisor’s work
schedule but work on Fridays may be acceptable once training is completed. Scheduled
hours and days may change due to project needs or workload.
To participate in an internship each student must meet the following:
1. Must be registered at TESC for the same quarter the internship takes place
2. Must be registered for 4 graduate internship credits
3. Approval of sponsoring professor and WSDOT Inventory Coordinator. The sponsoring
professor will be Martha Henderson, or a professor acceptable to both WSDOT and
TESC.
4. In order for the fieldwork to be performed, some of the students will be required to
drive WSDOT vehicles. All students who will be driving shall possess a valid driver’s
license. Each student shall be required to provide proof of a valid driver’s license before
being allowed to drive on WSDOT business.
How to apply: Mail or email your resume by March 22, 2012. Include a summary of
relevant education and experience and provide contact information for three references.
Send to:
WSDOT Environmental Services Office
Attn: Cory Simon
P.O. Box 47332
Olympia, WA 98504