POSITION OPEN: SUMMER ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INTERN

LOCATION: CENTRAL POINT, OR

CLOSING: APRIL 1, 2017

SALARY: $16/hr

JOB SUMMARY:

Rogue Valley Sewer Services is seeking a qualified student to serve as an environmental science intern during the 2017 summer. The environmental science intern will work under the direct supervision of the Stormwater Program Manager assisting with implementation of the NPDES Phase II Stormwater Permit Program. Rogue Valley Sewer Services holds the permit for the cities of Talent, Phoenix, Central Point and urbanized, unincorporated Jackson County. Implementation of the program involves public education and outreach, public involvement, construction site erosion and sediment control, post-construction stormwater management and illicit discharge detection and elimination. More information regarding the stormwater program can be found on our website, www.rvss.us.

This is a summer intern position expected to last from May/June to August/September 2017. The position is half time at approximately 20 hours per week, requiring at least one full day per week. Normal work hours will be scheduled Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The intern position is an hourly position with a wage of $16/hour. Candidates must be juniors or seniors in fall 2017 in environmental science or another natural resource field, must be enrolled in school for fall quarter. Intern will be subject to all RVSS policies and procedures and must pass a background check, a pre-employment drug test, and have a valid driver’s license.

Rogue Valley Sewer Services is an equal opportunity employer.

Application Requirements:

1. Employment application found on our website http://www.rvss.us/pilot.asp?pg=employment

2. Transcripts (may be unofficial) showing most current enrolled session

3. Cover Letter that explains how the internship fits with the student’s education, learning plans and/or a possible future career

Send application materials to Joan Pariani, Executive Secretary, jpariani@rvss.us, for questions or to apply for this position.