Salary: $24.68 Hourly
Location : Escondido (San Diego County), CA
Job Type: Student Internship
Job Number: 2025-02-1803
Department: Operations and Maintenance
Opening Date: 02/26/2025
The Organization JOIN THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY.
We welcome veteran or transitioning military to apply
The San Diego County Water Authority is an independent public agency that serves as San Diego County's regional water wholesaler. The mission of the Water Authority is to provide a safe and reliable water supply to its 22 member agencies serving the region's $268 billion economy and 3.3 million residents.
The Water Authority is executing a long-term strategy to diversify the region's supplies, make major investments in the region's water delivery and storage system, and improve water use efficiency. Through dynamic leadership, thoughtful planning, and prudent fiscal policies, the Water Authority is cost effectively managing the region's water portfolio, while continuing to diversify supplies to enhance current and future reliability.
The Operations & Maintenance DepartmentThe Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Department is responsible for operating the Water Authority's aqueduct delivery system; ensuring facility security and emergency preparedness; and maintaining and managing the fleet and various other assets. Specifically, the department controls water deliveries to meet member agency demands; manages dam and reservoir operations; ensures water quality; oversees water treatment plant and power generation operations; maintains all vehicles and heavy equipment; provides electro-mechanical support; implements the Asset Management Program (AMP); complies with all applicable environmental regulations; and develops and manages computerized Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and system maintenance programs.
The Position The Water Authority is looking for a Student Intern in the Corrosion Control group. The recruitment will remain open until filled.
Student Interns receive real-world work experience in the field of water operations and prepare for job opportunities after graduation by obtaining professional work experience to build their resume. Students will gain an insight into the water supply business and the innerworkings of a multi-discipline operation. The Student Intern will work under direct supervision to support a professional staff in a high-performing, fast-paced environment. Interns will have the opportunity to gain experience in a wide range of Water Authority activities related to corrosion control, asset management and operations & maintenance. We are looking for individuals who are creative problem solvers with a desire to learn, enjoy working outdoors and seeing the tangible results of their work, are self-motivated, and are passionate about providing an essential service to their community.
The Corrosion Control group is responsible for gathering and analyzing data, troubleshooting, and implementing corrective measures to protect the Water Authority assets from corrosion. The group is also responsible for maintaining the Water Authority's corrosion control infrastructure, from coatings to cathodic protection. This position will be assigned to provide support both in the field and the office.
Corrosion control refers to the methods used to prevent metal pipes and equipment from deteriorating due to the corrosive nature of water and soil.
As the Corrosion Control intern, you'll learn how to: - Provide field and site inspection support for corrosion control activities, including
- Field survey and testing
- Facility maintenance and construction
- Pipeline and facility inspections
- Perform office and administrative work, including
- Analysis of field and testing data
- Engineering drawing review
- Data input using Excel or other software
- Provide administrative support to professional and technical staff
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Qualification Guidelines Education Experience: Candidates must be enrolled full-time in an accredited college or university at a junior or senior class level. Candidates pursuing a degree in Engineering, Science, Mathematics, or closely related field are preferred. Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 or better in the last 60 semester units.
Skills and Job Knowledge: Candidates for this position should have a basic understanding of electrical theory and chemistry, be confident in mathematics, be willing to assist in light to moderate physical maintenance activities and be comfortable in areas with limited space for an extended period of time. Field activities could include the use of fine hand tools and/or large tools such as shovels for many hours on consecutive days. Other desirable skills include excellent oral and written communication skills, experience using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, Power Point, and Outlook), and broad computer literacy.
Licenses / Certificates / Special Requirements: A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Water Authority's Vehicle Insurance Policy.
Working Hours: 15-20 hours per week (Monday - Thursday) during normal business hours. Normal business hours are 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Potential for more hours during school breaks.
Application Procedure To be considered for this position, please submit an employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed online application.
This recruitment is open until filled, with a first application review date of April 23, 2025. The internship is scheduled to begin late May or early June. The application period may be closed without notice as soon as a sufficient number of applications have been received.
All applications and supplemental questionnaires will be evaluated in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. The selection process may consist of an appraisal interview, writing exercise, and/or other appropriate screening devices.
To ensure timely and successful navigation, please consider applying early if you are new to the application system. For technical assistance with the online application system, please review the Government Jobs online application guide, or contact their toll-free applicant support line at . If you have questions regarding the position, please contact Patricia Duran, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at .
The San Diego County Water Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy status), gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, genetic information, mental or physical disability (whether perceived or actual), ancestry, military or veteran status, citizenship status, medical condition, and/or national origin.
The San Diego County Water Authority welcomes veterans or transitioning military. If you have questions whether your Military Occupational Specialties or rating qualifies you for a job opening, please visit TIPS & RESOURCES FOR VETERANS APPLYING FOR JOBS IN WATER, on the Water Authority's regional workforce development website, SanDiegoWaterWorks.org.
Should you have any questions regarding the recruitment process or require accommodations pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Patricia Duran, Senior Human Resources Analyst, at .
Social Security / Medicare: Employees are covered under the provisions of Federal Social Security (OASDI) and Medicare Hospital Insurance (HI). The total employee contribution is 7.65% of salary.
Sick Leave: On July 1 of each fiscal year, student workers/interns will be credited with 40 hours of sick leave for use in the fiscal year (July 1 of a calendar year through June 30 of the following calendar year). An employee may use sick leave credits beginning on the 91st day after commencement of employment. Unused sick leave credits will not be carried over from one fiscal year to the next.
Wellness Center: Employees have access to an on-site fitness facility at no cost. Employees also have the opportunity to participate in the Water Authority's Wellness Program by attending sponsored, on-site wellness training and screening sessions.
Employee Assistance Program: Employees have access to no-cost confidential, third-party personal counseling, financial and legal advice, and more. This benefit is available to employees and members of their household.
Additional Voluntary Benefits (Employee is responsible for the entire cost of the premium if they chose to elect coverage):
Employees' Association - Employees have the option to join the Employees' Association. Events and reduced ticket prices offered to employees through this association include the annual picnic, annual holiday party, sporting events, movie tickets, and much more.
This benefit summary is intended to provide an easy way for current and prospective employees to access fringe benefit information, including voluntary options. This summary is intended to be accurate, but it is not an official plan document, and has no legal or binding effect as an expressed or implied contract, or otherwise, and does not alter or amend any provision of the Compensation Plan, Memoranda of Understanding, Human Resources Policies and Procedures Manual, Administrative Code . click apply for full job details