Planning Intern

San Antonio River Authority • San Antonio, TX

16h

About The Position

Assists the Planning Team in a variety of tasks related to the development of the nature-based solution program and nature-based projects for stormwater management.

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.

Requirements

• High School diploma or G.E.D. is required.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
• Knowledge of: Engineering principles and practices as applied to modeling, planning, designing, construction, and maintenance of various civil or environmental projects.
• Knowledge of: Sustainable design and construction practices, ecological or stream restoration
• Knowledge of: Project management
• Knowledge of: Microsoft Office Suite, GIS and/or CADD, HEC-HMS, and HEC-RAS
• Skills and Abilities: Critical thinking, independent judgement, and decision-making
• Skills and Abilities: Oral and written communication, to include technical writing and report preparation
• Skills and Abilities: Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Enrollment within college courses in biology, ecology, landscape design or related field, or experience and education that results in the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support data management tasks associated with avian and vegetation studies.
• Research and document case studies related to nature-based solutions.
• Perform research and preliminary site analysis related to the design of nature-based solutions.  For example: Site location and size, neighborhood context, geology, natural and man-made features, hydrology, soils, vegetation, wildlife, climate, culture, pedestrian and vehicular circulation, access, utilities, historic factors, etc.
• Support training courses and coordination with developers associated with Low-Impact Development and Nature Based Solutions.
• Performs related work as required.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED