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 is a municipal department of approximately 2500 employees working in all facets to provide water/wastewater treatment services to the City of Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.

The Green Stormwater Infrastructure Planning Group advances the ability of the Department to plan and prioritize GSI projects (i.e. tree trenches, rain gardens, etc.) by identifying and vetting potential GSI locations, developing conceptual level plans, and coordinating the queuing of projects through to the design phase. PWD’s planning approach includes detailed technical analysis, relationship building with implementation partners, and management of project prioritization. Planning work is conducted to identify immediate opportunities and to strategize for long-term implementation needs to ensure the Green City, Clean Waters targets are met.

Job Description

The candidate selected will support staff planners on the GSI Planning Team to locate potential GSI locations, develop concept plans, conduct site visits, and modify concepts as needed. Typical tasks and responsibilities include:

 Assess existing conditions, historic documents, community priorities, physical constraints, and opportunities at a city-block scale
 Conduct spatial analysis of potential GSI sites and develop conceptual designs in GIS
 Complete project checklists of design considerations, land use, and community information
 Develop visuals for external or internal audiences in coordination with internal staff
 Data entry, editing, processing, analysis, and general data management
 At times, conduct field work, collects parcel data and searches land and utility records
 Attend meetings and document decisions, as needed

Essential Functions

Motivated, with strong organizational, written and oral communication skills
 Demonstrated ability to work effectively in an independent, as well as collaborative, environment
 Interest in stormwater management design, green infrastructure, and water resources
Ideal candidates with the following will be preferred:
 Experience related to stormwater management design, green infrastructure, water resources and similar (all experience levels)

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Applicants are required to meet the following minimum requirements:

- Must be enrolled as a full-time student

-  Valid US driver’s license preferred, though a personal vehicle is not required.

Work-Life

Flexible position: primarily in-office but potential for remote work. Schedules will be determined during the interview.

Qualifications

Applicants are required to meet the following minimum requirements:
 Course of study in the following academic departments: Planning, GIS, Urban Design, Landscape Architecture, Public Policy, and/or Environmental Studies
 Solid computer and software skills, including Microsoft Suite (Office, Excel, Teams, etc.)
 Proficiency of ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop application Familiarity with hydrology, grading, utility, and site plans
 Adobe Creative Suite applications (InDesign, Illustrator, etc.)
 Valid US driver’s license preferred, though a personal vehicle is not required

Additional Information

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a resume.

Salary Range: $18 Undergraduates $20 Grad Students

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