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    • COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
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    • Environmental Services
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  • Environmental Monitoring Intern

    Palm Desert, California United States COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT Full Time $16.50 Hourly May 07, 2025
    Coachella Valley Water District Employer:

    COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

    CVWD was formed in 1918 to protect and conserve local water sources. Since then, the District has grown into a multifaceted agency that delivers irrigation and domestic (drinking) water, collects and recycles wastewater, provides regional storm water protection, replenishes the groundwater basin and promotes water conservation.

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    Job Summary

    COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT

    invites applications for the position of:

    ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING INTERN

    Position Title: Environmental Monitoring Intern
    Department: Environmental Services

    Location: Palm Desert, California

    Hours Required: Part-time, [20-40 hours/week] (flexible scheduling available)

    Compensation: $16.50/hour

    About the Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD):

    At Coachella Valley Water District (CVWD), our mission is to meet the water-related needs of the people through dedicated employees, providing high quality water at a reasonable cost. As a multifaceted agency, CVWD delivers irrigation and domestic (drinking) water, collects and recycles wastewater, provides regional stormwater protection, replenishes the groundwater basin, and promotes conservation.

    If you are interested in making an impact in your community while gaining real-world career experience in the water industry, CVWD invites you to apply for this exciting internship opportunity.
    What We Offer:
    • Hands-on experience with environmental sampling and evaluation.
    • Networking opportunities with professionals in the water resources and environmental services fields.
    • Opportunities to make a direct impact in your community through meaningful work.
    • Exposure to government operations within a special district.


    Essential Functions

    Position Overview:
    • Performs field work related to water quality monitoring.
    • Collects samples for water quality and water resources monitoring programs utilizing program specific procedures depending on the water source and regulatory requirement.
    • Collects data for water quality and water supply evaluations performed by CVWD personnel; inputs water quality or water resources data into CVWD databases; downloads data files from contract labs; reviews data and manages translation tables so that test results are accurately reflected in CVWD's database and accessible by CVWD employees.


    Minimum Qualifications

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Students should either be junior level or above as an undergraduate student, or graduate student. An internship may also be granted if graduation from university has occurred within one year or less.
    • Students/graduates should be available to work an average of 20 hours per week.
    • May only participate in the internship for up to two semesters/quarters.
    • An internship may only be for either the summer or school year.
    • Interns must provide copy of current schedule that includes college level or proof of graduation.

    How to Apply:
    Please submit your application through this listing on GovernmentJobs, including a resume. Interns must provide copy of class schedule or transcript that includes current college level, or proof of graduation.

    Application Review:

    Candidates under final consideration for employment with the District should expect to undergo an employment background / reference check that may include, but is not limited to: employment history, confirmation of educational credentials and degrees, licenses including driver’s license, registrations, certificates, and other credentials as part of the appointment process.

    The Coachella Valley Water District provides a comprehensive, balanced, and competitive benefits package ensuring employees have many options to meet their healthcare, wellness and/or retirement savings goals. Providing employees with flexibility and support for all the different stages of life. Employees may pay some portion of their benefit premium costs based on the provisions of their labor-negotiated Memorandums of Understanding (MOU's) and the level of coverage they select. Additional information regarding CVWD employee benefits is available at https://www.cvwd.org/176/Benefits .

    Closing Date/Time: 5/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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