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DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS MISSION STATEMENT: Provide the community with quality services, maintain and improve our public infrastructures and facilities, and support the preservation of Marin's unsurpassed beauty.ABOUT THE POSITION
The Marin County Flood Control & Water Conservation District is administered by staff of the Marin County Department of Public Works Water Resources Division. We report to 8 flood zone advisory boards made up of resident volunteers in various flood-prone areas of the County.
We are currently planning and designing the removal of Building Bridge No. 2 (BB2) from downtown San Anselmo. Originally constructed in the early 1900s, BB2's foundation spans San Anselmo Creek like a bridge. This structure obstructs the flow of the creek and contributes to flooding in both residential and commercial areas of downtown San Anselmo.
We are seeking a full-time Junior or Senior Civil Engineering Student Intern to support project management, design, and construction activities. The intern will assist with tasks such as processing consultant invoices, reviewing work products, attending meetings, preparing meeting minutes, assisting with fieldwork, and providing general project support.
This position will be based at the Historic Marin County Civic Center, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, as well as the project site as needed. The intern will work up to 37.5 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during the summer.
ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate:
Knowledge of: Junior/Senior civil engineering course work and principles.
Skill in: technical writing, use of Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet, and AutoCAD.
Ability to: pay attention to details, write concisely, follow instruction, ask for help when needed, complete tasks satisfactorily in a timely manner.
The Minimum Qualifications for this position are one of the following:
- Enrolled in OR within one year of graduation from an undergraduate college or university
- OR a participant in a supervised program to meet licensure requirements of the State of California
- Enrolled in OR within one year of graduation from an undergraduate college or university
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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1st round interviews via SparkHire will begin on Monday May 19, 2025.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact at Joy Fossett at joy.fossett@marincounty.gov.
