Summer in Operations & Maintenance Environmental Support Unit - Environmental Planning
Salary:
$26.31 Hourly
Location :
CA, CA
Job Type:
/Temporary Worker
Job Number:
00261-SI
Division:
Watersheds Summer Program
Opening Date:
02/03/2025
Closing Date:
2/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
SUMMER OPPORTUNITY!
Summer in Operations & Maintenance Environmental Support Unit - Environmental Planning
Location: Valley Water Headquarters (5750 Almaden Expy. San Jose, CA)
1 Available!
OVERVIEW
Do you want to make a difference in your community while also gaining priceless career experience? Do you want to expand your network and build your resume while learning about the water industry? If so, a summer with Valley Water may be the best choice for you! Come apply your talents to help secure safe and clean water for a healthy environment.
Our Commitment:
Racial equity, and are integral to Valley Water. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. We believe every member of our team enriches our , contributes to , and strengthens belonging by broadening our perspective and collective understanding of the world around us to accomplish our mission to equitably provide safe, clean water, natural flood protections, and environmental stewardship.
About Valley Water:
Valley Water is a public agency with an operating and capital budget of $964 million, and over 900 employees. With headquarters in San José, Valley Water provides water supply, enhances streams and watersheds through creek restoration and habitat protection, provides flood protection for homes, schools, businesses and roadways, and partners with other agencies to provide trails and open space for the community.
About Next Gen Career Pathway's Summer Internships:
Our popular program provides excellent opportunities to explore your chosen career path, develop industry specific skills and knowledge, and increase your professional network! As part of the Valley Water community, you get an insider's perspective on the way we work and the impact we are able to make. The Summer 2025 Program will provide interns with training and experience leveraging collaboration tools while either working on-site or hybrid. Summer Interns will be given one-on-one mentorship, professional development training and an hourly pay of $26.31. At the end of the program interns are to prepare and present a Capstone presentation to share their experience and achievements.
About The Operations & Maintenance Environmental Support Unit:
The Operations & Maintenance Environmental Support Unit plays a vital role in supporting Valley Water's environmental programs by managing key contracts and regulatory requirements. The unit oversees contracts related to archaeology, laboratory testing, environmental sampling, rodent control, and stream maintenance. Additionally, it works closely with regulatory agencies, including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, California Department of Fish & Wildlife, and the San Francisco Bay and Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Boards, to ensure compliance with environmental standards. The unit also manages the Stream Maintenance Program, which involves permitting and ongoing program management to maintain Valley Water's commitment to environmental stewardship and regulatory adherence.
LOCATION STATUS :
This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule, typically working 40% remote and 60% onsite . For hybrid work, must perform their work in the state of California within 150 miles of their primary physical work location located in (San Jose, California) by their start date.
Required License or Certificate
WE LOOK FOR INTERNS WHO ARE:
Pursuing a major in planning, environmental science/studies, natural resource management, environmental policy, or a related field.
Interested in understanding how CEQA, the Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act and other environmental laws are applied to regulate proposed developments and protect natural resources.
Comfortable synthesizing data and information from a variety of sources and capable of writing about technical subjects.
Have a passion and desire for a future career in environmental protection, sustainability, or stewardship.
AS AN YOU WILL:
Participate in biweekly learning sessions held every other Friday alongside fellow interns, focusing on elevating career readiness and cultivating professional development skills.
Support planning staff by researching various environmental topics, especially those related to regulatory compliance, and reviewing plans for proposed Valley Water projects.
Prepare environmental documentation to analyze a project's potential impact as it relates to several issue areas, such as air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, hydrology, and land use.
Participate in meetings with staff from across the agency to coordinate with project teams, determine the necessary steps to obtain environmental compliance and receive feedback on deliverables.
Selection Process
ELIGIBILITY:
The Summer Program is open to undergraduate & graduate students who are third year and above enrolled in a college/university for Fall 2025.
Pass a pre-employment screening process, including a background check.
Proof of enrollment will be required prior to start of assignment.
Can work full-time (40 hours/week) during the Summer Program
May 27 - August 15, 2025 (Semester Students)
June 16 - September 5, 2025 (Quarter Students)
APPLICATION PROCESS:
We will be accepting applications from February 3rd through February 17, 2025. You will need to provide the following with the online application:
Fully completed online Employment Application with all required questions answered. We are very interested in learning about your previous work experience, school projects, volunteer events and/or extracurricular activities.
Complete the supplemental questions in the job application with detail and honesty. These questions will help us get to know you better. Please tailor your answer to the specific you are applying for. Do not indicate "see resume" as a response to any of the questions.
Resumes and cover letters are optional but are helpful and appreciated by the Managers reviewing the applications.
Interns who have participated in the Valley Water's Summer Program in past years are not eligible to apply.
Students Interns or Temporary Workers are not eligible for District Benefits.
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Have you participated in the Valley Water's Summer Program in past years? Please note that due to the high demand of these opportunities, only new participants are eligible to apply.
Yes
No
02
The Summer Program will be available during the period May 27th, 2025, through September 5th, 2025, Please specify which assignment you will be available to work:
May 27 - August 15, 2025 (Semester Students)
June 16 - September 5, 2025 (Quarter Students)
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Please list any dates that you will not be available during the selected assignment period.
04
Are you able to work full-time (40 hours per week) during the Summer period?
Yes
No
05
What are your pronouns?ex: She/Her/Hers, He/Him/His, They/Them/Theirs
06
What college/university will you be enrolled in for Fall 2025?
07
What is your student status listed on your transcript as of Fall 2025?
First year
Second year
Third year
Fourth year
Fifth year +
Master's Student
Doctorate Student
Graduated
08
What is your expected graduation date?
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Please specify the degree you are pursuing:
Associate's
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate
10
If you have applied to multiple summer positions, please list your top three roles in order of interest with the corresponding job number (listed on each job posting). Example:1. 00242-SI Groundwater Management - Water Resources/Engineering2. 00248-SI Environmental Health & Safety3. 00250-SI Office of Communications - Graphic Services
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What is your major/field of study:
Planning
Environmental Science/Studies
Natural Resource Management
Environmental Policy
Other
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If "Other" was selected in the previous question, please indicate your major/field of study.
13
How did you hear about the Summer Program (select all that apply)?
Baywork.org
Calopps.org
Career Fair
College/University
Community Organization
CUWA and CSU-WATER Webinar on 2.5.2025
Email
Flyer
Friend or Relative
Governmentjobs.com
Handshake
Social Media (LinkedIn, Instagram, etc.)
Valley Water Employee
Valley Water Website
Other
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If you responded Career Fair, College/University, Community Organization, or Other to Question 13, please specify the name. If this does not apply to you, please enter "N/A".
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If you responded Email or Valley Water Employee to Question 13, please specify who informed you. If this does not apply to you, please enter "N/A".
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Please tell us about yourself and why you want to work at Valley Water. Include relevant coursework, career goals, what you know about our agency, and how this fits your career plans. (Tailor your answer to the specific you are applying to).
17
Please describe a school project, extracurricular activity, work experience, community involvement, or hobby that has helped you develop the skills needed to succeed in this Design & Construction - Engineering . What was your specific role in this activity or project? What skills and abilities did you contribute to ensure its success? Please provide specific examples of how you contributed and the overall outcome of the project or activity. (Tailor your answer to the specific you are applying to).
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Please describe an experience where you had to manage multiple tasks or responsibilities. How did you prioritize them, and what was the outcome? If you used any software or tools to help manage the tasks, please list them.
19
, equity, and (DEI) are core values at Valley Water. What does DEI mean to you and how will you demonstrate your commitment to DEI in this role?
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I acknowledge that all Valley Water Employees (including temps and interns) must live within 150 miles of Valley Water Headquarters in San Jose, California by the start date. Valley Water does not cover relocation costs.
Yes
No
Required Question