Company Description

A best-in-class city that attracts best-in-class talent, Philadelphia is an incredible place to build a career. From our thriving arts scene and rich history to our culture of passion and grit, there are countless reasons to love living and working here. With a workforce of over 30,000 people, and more than 1,000 different job categories, the City of Philadelphia offers boundless opportunities to make an impact.

As an employer, the City of Philadelphia values inclusion, integrity, innovation, empowerment, and hard work above all else. We offer a vibrant work environment, and the experience you need to grow and excel. If you’re interested in working with a passionate team of people who care about the future of Philadelphia, start here.

What we offer

• Impact - The work you do here matters to millions. 
• Growth - Philadelphia is growing, why not grow with it? 
• Diversity & Inclusion - Find a career in a place where everyone belongs.
• Benefits - We care about your well-being.

Agency Description

The Philadelphia Water Department (PWD) is a municipal department with approximately 2500 employees which provides water and wastewater treatment and services for the City of Philadelphia and some surrounding counties.

The intern will work closely with the Green Stormwater and Stream Design - Landscape Design staff within the GSSD Unit. The Landscape Design team’s primary responsibilities are landscape installation, design reviews, resource development, landscape contract management, data analysis, field research, and innovation to streamline the GSSD Implementation Program. The team also works closely with the GSSD Planning, GSSD Design, Green Stormwater Operations (Maintenance), and Construction groups.

Job Description

The candidate will assist landscape architects, engineers, and city planners in the unit with ongoing efforts to plan, develop, and promote green infrastructure; identify, design, and manage green infrastructure projects; and research and implement innovative green stormwater management techniques. While resources and field manuals will be provided, skills in tree identification and familiarity with regional plant species are necessary.

This is not a remote position. Multiple tasks will be field-based in Philadelphia.

Essential Functions

• Developing & drafting landscape plans
• Landscape installation oversight & field inspections
• Plant species identification
• Construction and inspection pictures
• Field collection & data analysis
• GSI landscape & GSI design research
• Composing and editing GSI practice documents
• GSI schematic concept development
• GSI design plan review
• Mapping & graphic images development

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with the following programs is advantageous:
• Adobe Suite (Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) / Bluebeam
• AutoCAD (version 2019)
• ArcGIS (version 10.7.1)
• Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Work-Life

This is a full-time summer internship position, 37.5 hours/week, schedules will be determined during the interview. The position is not remote, and any candidate must be able to report in person to various sites around the city as needed.

Qualifications

Full time undergraduate or graduate student with core curriculum in the field of:

Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Urban Design, or Environmental Science students

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume. Candidates may also submit a cover letter, portfolio of work, or writing samples to supplement their resume. Please submit all application materials by March 15, 2024.

Salary Range: $18 Undergraduates $20 Grad Students

Tentative start and end date of May 15 - August 15, 2024

Join the City of Philadelphia team today and seize these incredible benefits designed to enhance your financial well-being and personal growth!

Effective May 22, 2023, vaccinations are no longer required for new employees that work in non-medical, non-emergency or patient facing positions with the City of Philadelphia. As a result, only employees in positions providing services that  are patient-facing medical care (ex: Nurses, doctors, emergency medical personnel), must be fully vaccinated.

The City of Philadelphia is an Equal Opportunity employer and does not permit discrimination based on race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, source of income, familial status, genetic information or domestic or sexual violence victim status. If you believe you were discriminated against, call the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations at 215-686-4670 or send an email to faqpchr@phila.gov.

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx