Environmental Sciences Intern

San Antonio River Authority • San Antonio, TX

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About The Position

Responsible for conducting field monitoring efforts involving routine surface water, stormwater and wastewater monitoring, special aquatic and riparian studies, fish, mussel and benthic macroinvertebrate surveys and wastewater sampling in compliance with regulatory, project and state requirements. Additional duties include water quality sample reception and logging sample data into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).

Safety is #1 at the River Authority: We expect every employee: to 1) Strictly follow safety policies, rules, and safe work methods. 2) Promptly correct or report safety hazards or unsafe conditions. Immediately report injuries for prompt diagnosis and treatment. 3) Make regular suggestions for safety process improvements to support continuous safety improvement.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Requirements

• Currently or recently enrolled in an accredited college or university with completed coursework in Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, or relevant disciplines and six (6) months of progressively responsible experience conducting field or environmental laboratory work (lab or field work associated with coursework is acceptable); or a combination of experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is required.
• Knowledge of: Laboratory and field best practices, safety protocols, and quality control measures
• Knowledge of: Environmental sample handling, analysis hold time, and preservation requirements
• Knowledge of: Chemical properties
• Knowledge of: Microsoft Office
• Skills and Abilities: Maintaining laboratory and field equipment
• Skills and Abilities: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents
• Skills and Abilities: Communicating orally and in writing
• Skills and Abilities: Must be able to function in a principle-based organization that has a culture built on character and SARA Core Values of Stewardship, Integrity, and Excellence.

Responsibilities

• Conducts and documents all monitoring efforts in accordance with the most current Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Surface Water Quality Monitoring Procedures, Quality Assurance Project Plan and Monitoring Plan.
• Performs laboratory based chemical and bacteriological analyses on submitted samples according to state standards, internal quality assurance guidelines, and laboratory best practices.
• Operates, calibrates, and performs routine maintenance on laboratory and field instrumentation.
• Makes unbiased observations of aquatic and riparian conditions, surrounding watershed land uses, current weather conditions, impacts of human activities, and any other observations as needed.
• Conducts all stormwater sampling procedures, calibrations, downloads, and calculations in accordance with defined and prescribed project Quality Assurance Project Plans and River Authority Standard Operating Procedures.
• Installs, calibrates, maintains, operates, troubleshoots, and tests all department automated water quality and stormwater monitoring equipment for proper function.
• Utilize Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) system to receive and log-in samples, print labels and make minor modifications.
• Provides laboratory front desk support as needed.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees