Storm Water Asset Management Intern
| Verified Pay check_circle | Provided by the employer$19 per hour |
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| Hours | Part-time |
| Location | Charlotte, NC Charlotte, North Carolina open_in_new |
About this job
Close Date: Friday, February 06, 2026 12:00 AM
Department: Storm Water Services Department
Salary: $19.00 - $20.00 Commensurate with Experience
Welcome to the City of Charlotte
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Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
SUMMARY
The Strategic Planning and Operation Division’s Asset Management Program is seeking a summer intern. The Asset Management Program is primarily focused on proactively identifying maintenance, repair, rehab, and replacement needs through a condition assessment of the City’s storm drainage infrastructure. The intern program provides full-time employment during the summer and offers students real life job experiences.
Salary Offering: $20.00/hr.
Please note that this internship position is not eligible for employee benefits.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist with engineering and inspection field work
- Review drainage system condition, capacity, operational, and risk data
- Assist with the preparation exhibits for maintenance and repair
- Assist with GIS-related tasks
- Assign attributes to features
- Perform spatial analysis & database management
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Ability to plan, prioritize and organize work and complete assignments
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Ability to work well with others in a team environment
- Ability to interact courteously and effectively with the public
- Ability to read and interpret design plans
- Significant judgement in traveling / traversing difficult terrain / structures / barriers / various urban & rural conditions / encountering variety of animals / insects / vegetation / weather
- Good driving record, valid driver's license, ability to obtain & maintain City driving permit
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently enrolled as undergraduate college student with course study in civil engineering / geography / cartography / environmental science / civil engineering technology / or related curriculum
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.
Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.
Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.
The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.
Our culture is to serve the community honorably.
HOW TO APPLY
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BENEEFITS
The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
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