What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Division Intern position at COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT?
Job Summary
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
invites applications for the position of:
ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION INTERN
Position Title:Environmental Division Intern
Department: Environmental Services
Location: Palm Desert, California
Hours Required: Part-time, [20-40 hours/week] (flexible scheduling available)
Compensation:$16.90/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:
Essential Functions
Duties of the Environmental Divisions Intern will include a broad array of support to professional staff supporting CVWD’s environmental compliance efforts, including:
Assisting CVWD’s Field Biologist
Assisting CVWD's Environmental Staff
Knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred for the Environmental Division Intern include a background in environmental regulations and/or the natural environment, data collection, ArcGIS, XCEL, and MS Word.
This is a part-time, non-benefited position of a limited duration. This position provides opportunity for incumbents with an interest in pursuing a career in government, to learn about “Special District” functions and gain experience by completing tasks and special assignments related to the program area. Assignments are intended to both help the District meet its business objectives as well as provide the Intern with exposure to governmental projects, programs, and processes.
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.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application through this listing on GovernmentJobs, including a resume. Interns must also provide copy of transcripts that include current college level, or proof of graduation within the last year.
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: 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
COACHELLA VALLEY WATER DISTRICT
invites applications for the position of:
ENVIRONMENTAL DIVISION INTERN
Position Title:Environmental Division Intern
Department: Environmental Services
Location: Palm Desert, California
Hours Required: Part-time, [20-40 hours/week] (flexible scheduling available)
Compensation:$16.90/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:
- Networking opportunities with professionals in the field of environmental compliance and services.
- Opportunities to make a direct impact in your community through meaningful work.
- Exposure to government operations within a special district.
Essential Functions
Duties of the Environmental Divisions Intern will include a broad array of support to professional staff supporting CVWD’s environmental compliance efforts, including:
Assisting CVWD’s Field Biologist
- Creating GIS Maps and Polygons to track projects and survey buffers
- Calibration and organization of YSI water quality field meters
- Maintenance of field monitoring equipment
- Monitoring checklists
Assisting CVWD's Environmental Staff
- Updating the recipient mailing list
- Gathering site photos for projects
- Creating a project master list and file organization
- Permit and invoice tracking
Knowledge, skills, and abilities preferred for the Environmental Division Intern include a background in environmental regulations and/or the natural environment, data collection, ArcGIS, XCEL, and MS Word.
This is a part-time, non-benefited position of a limited duration. This position provides opportunity for incumbents with an interest in pursuing a career in government, to learn about “Special District” functions and gain experience by completing tasks and special assignments related to the program area. Assignments are intended to both help the District meet its business objectives as well as provide the Intern with exposure to governmental projects, programs, and processes.
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 transcripts that include college level, or proof of graduation with the last year.
How to Apply:
Please submit your application through this listing on GovernmentJobs, including a resume. Interns must also provide copy of transcripts that include current college level, or proof of graduation within the last year.
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: 5/25/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
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