Seeking Applicants for: Mickey Leland Internship for work on Travis County Conservation Programs
Internship Description:
The Travis County Natural Resources and Environmental Quality Division is seeking one intern to work in our Conservation Programs in Spring/Summer 2015. Intern will provide assistance in database management, research on education and outreach materials and may assist in events. Primary activities include 1) data entry and organization of files, best management conservation practices and facility inspections; 2) researching, evaluating and recommending recycling and energy educational materials such as guidance documents, graphic presentations and videos for broadcast or web application; and 3) data entry for floodplain buyouts and property management including digital archiving of files. Activities during the internship may also include assisting in distributing conservation program equipment. These activities will provide an opportunity to see first hand the practical implementation of a recycling program and the value of conservation programs.
Qualifications:
- The Mickey Leland Internship application process is through TCEQ (Texas Commission on Environmental Quality) but this Internship is for work with “Travis County Environmental Quality Program”. The Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program provides summer internship opportunities for minorities, women, and economically disadvantaged students pursuing environmental, engineering, science-related, and public administration careers
- Applicants should be generally knowledgeable about recycling and solid waste management, such as waste stream analysis, recycling processes, and challenges associated with implementing conservation programs.
- Applicants should have a basic working knowledge of database applications and be proficient in typical Microsoft Office software. Good communication skills are needed, both verbal and written. The person should be in good physical condition as some work will be outdoors in all types of weather and may include extensive periods walking.
Student Learning Opportunities:
The student will have the opportunity to learn all facets of a recycling program from the evaluation, implementation, and performance measures.
Salary, Time Commitment and Work Location:
The salary will be $13.58/hr. and the intern will work from approximately 20 up to a maximum of 40 hours per week starting in April and continuing through September, with exact dates and days and times to be determined up to a maximum of 794 total hours, with work on weekdays (M-F). The primary work location will be in downtown Austin at 700 Lavaca Street suite 500. Travis County does not provide parking for interns.
General Background:
Travis County’s Natural Resources and Environmental Quality Division is tasked with directing the County’s urban storm water management program, implementing regional air quality protection plans, protecting our endangered species and natural areas through management of the 28,000 acre Balcones Canyonlands Preserve, as well as ensuring the environmental health of our community. To this end, we monitor existing and new industrial and commercial activities in the county, provide analysis and review of new and pending environmental legislation and projects.
How to Apply:
Interested students should send a resume and cover letter to the below contacts as well as apply to the Mickey Leland Internship:
- Keith Coburn, Project Manager, keith.coburn@co.travis.tx.us at (512) 854-5866 or
- Shaun Auckland, of Conservation Program, Shaun.Auckland@co.travis.tx.us at (512) 854-4496.
The application form is on the Mickey Leland Internship website and list “Travis County” as the preferred employer. http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/admin/employ/mickeyleland/index.html