Fall & Spring Intern, Aquifer Management Services

Assists the Aquifer Management Services Team with projects and initiatives that provide an improved understanding of the Edwards Aquifer and aquifer related protective measures in support of the mission and values of the Edwards Aquifer Authority (EAA).

The internship is designed to give the student exposure to the various program areas within the Aquifer Management Services Division of the EAA. The student will participate in various aspects of the Division’s Aquifer Science and Research Program, Modeling and Data Management Program, and Aquifer Protection Program, with one-third (three months) of the internship dedicated to each program area. Student will participate in sampling, data collection, data analyses, and planning activities of the Aquifer Science and Research Program. Data collection and data storage aspects of the Modeling and Data Collection Program. Conservation easement and stormwater basin inspection aspects of the Aquifer Protection program. The student will also be exposed to some degree of project planning and budgeting as time allows, to provide a more comprehensive overview of Divisional operations. Perfoms other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Must be currently enrolled as a student in a college or university with a minimum of 60 hours of college coursework and a minimum 2.5 GPA. Relevant college coursework with a minimum of 12 hours in geology, environmental science, geography, or other science areas. Some knowledge of computer system operation preferred. Ability to exercise initiative, independent judgment and responsibility.

Job performance may require listening, seeing, sitting, talking; occasional reaching, grasping, lifting, handling, pulling or pushing, balancing and carrying of items such as boxes of materials, books, etc. with weights not exceeding 25 pounds; limited walking, standing, stooping, and bending; some irregular hours and long workdays  and moderate levels of stress.  Job is performed primarily in an office environment with infrequent trips to other offices and limited exposure to weather conditions.