Public Works Summer Intern

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Public Works Summer Intern

SALARY:

$18.21 - $18.21

DEPARTMENT:

Public Works

Opening Date:

02/04/2026

Closing Date:

02/19/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement or Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Temporary

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction, assists the Public Works Storm water Group with green infrastructure planning and project implementation, including field assessment of project status, participates in preparing applications for grant funding and assist with grant administration and reporting, other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Conduct sampling and/or field testing in Macomb County drains and

watercourses.

Assist with or perform lab testing on samples, under direction of MCPWO staff.

Provide and maintain maps, photos, and written reports of sampling areas and

results using department software and applications such as Excel, Field Maps

and ArcGIS Online.

Assist the Storm water Group with green infrastructure planning and project

implementation, including field assessment of project status.

Meet with Public Works staff regularly to discuss strategies for water quality

improvements, storm water planning and asset management.

Research and report on best practices for sampling protocols and other factors

contributing to the success of Macomb County's IDEP program.

Participate in preparing applications for grant funding and assist with grant

administration and reporting.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's Degree in environmental sciences, engineering or related field

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:

Knowledge of:

• Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other technology applications

• ArcGIS Desktop and Online preferred with ability to download and operate GPS field applications

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, other professionals and the public

• Interpret and work with maps/plans oriented towards natural resources, land use and development, and attention to detail in field data collection

• Produce written reports with photos in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Docs

• Have strong organizational and recordkeeping abilities with good written and oral communication skills

• Work independently

• Handle conflict in a diplomatic manner

• Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, orb unexpected situations

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: F/C

Street environment (near moving traffic): F/C

Construction site: O

Confined space: O

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: O

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): O

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging: N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: N/S

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Leg/Foot movement to operate machinery: N/S

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 10 pounds: F/C

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State's Emergency Management Act and the County's Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.