Intern (Water Resources)

Primary Objective This posting will remain open until all positions are filled. Initial application review will begin on November 2, 2026, and interviews will be conducted November 16-20, 2026. The City of Bloomington's Engineering Division is seeking one individual to intern during the 2027 summer as a Water Resources Intern. During the summer internship, the selected individual will assist the City in several tasks, ranging from ecological assessments to inspection of stormwater infrastructure. The participant will gain a wide array of experiences and will have a firsthand look at the diversity of jobs and responsibilities tied to the management of municipal surface water resources.

Schedule may vary. Individual will work either 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. or 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with the possibility of overtime.

CITY VALUES & EXPECTATIONS

• Models and contributes to a positive work environment, culture of communication, engagement and safety
• Communicates effectively and respectfully with employees and the general public, including but not limited to those of diverse racial, ethnic, religious and socioeconomic backgrounds
• Works cooperatively as a member of a team; develops and maintains effective working relationships with diverse coworkers and community members; consistently brings a high level of self-awareness and empathy to all personal interactions
• Embraces the City’s shared values and contributes towards accomplishing the City’s vision and goals by being creative, innovative, continuously learning, and communicating clearly

Examples of Duties

• Perform pond ecosystem assessments and water quality sampling
• Perform field inspection of stormwater infrastructure (ex. storm sewer) and best management practices (ex. rain gardens)
• Perform erosion control inspections of active, small construction sites
• Participate in municipal mosquito control treatment of underground structures
• Communicate with the public
• Prepare plans and maps with computer-aided drafting and GIS
• Various office tasks

Minimum/Desirable Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of one academic year of a four-year Engineering program (including but not limited to civil engineering, environmental engineering) or one academic year of a Natural Resources Degree (including but not limited to biology, ecology or environmental science)
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to repeatedly lift 50 pounds (lifting maintenance hole lids, moving boats and equipment)
• Comfortable around traffic, with traffic control devices
• Comfortable around water and in boats
• Comfortable working independently and with others

Supplemental Information Supervision Of Others This position does not supervise others.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $2 0.24 Hourly Full-Time Temporary; Non-Exempt; Non-Union; Benefits Ineligible (except for PTO) The City of Bloomington is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a diverse workforce that reflects the community we serve. Applicants who are black, indigenous or persons of color are encouraged to apply. We also encourage women, veterans, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

The position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change Ongoing Part-Time employees who are employed for more than 6 months will make contributions to the pension program (PERA) through payroll deductions unless they qualify for one of the exemptions. In addition, Part-Time may receive Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook and eligable for paid parental leave after 6 months of employment.

Temporary/Seasonal employees do not receive benefits outside of Paid-time Off (PTO) at rate outlined in employee handbook.

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The City of Bloomington (City) is asking you to supply information (data) as part of your application for employment with the City. The Minnesota Government Data Practices Act (MGDPA) classifies this data as private data about you. The law does not require you to provide the data and there is no legal consequence for refusing to provide the data. However, if you do not provide the requested data, the City may not have enough information to consider your application and you may not move forward in the selection process. If you do provide the data, City employees and its agents may have access to your private data if their work assignments reasonably require access. The hiring manager or supervisor, human resources employees, and members of an interview panel, which may include non-City employees, will have access to some of your private data during the application and selection process. State or federal law or a court order may allow others to have access to your data also. The City will not disclose any of your private data to any member of the general public without your permission. The MGDPA classifies the following information as public data about applicants: veteran status, relevant test scores, rank on eligible list, job history, education and training, and work availability. If you are a finalist for the position, your name is also public. A "finalist" is a person the City selects for an interview. Do you agree to supply the data the City is requesting as part of your application for employment?

• Yes
• No

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This is a reminder that you should check your Spam/Junk folder as emails from the City of Bloomington might end up being received in those folders and not your inbox. Please note that the City won't send out communications until after the job posting has officially closed unless the posting clearly states otherwise. Please acknowledge that you have read and understood this informational message.

• Yes
• No

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I understand that in order for my application to receive every consideration in the selection process, I must complete the following supplemental questionnaire completely for this position. Attaching a resume is NOT a substitute for completing an answer. If a question is answered by the statement "See Resume", the question will be treated as if there is no answer. The information I provide will be reviewed and used to determine my eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. If the supplemental question is not applicable to you, please indicate N/A.

I have read and understand the above instructions regarding supplemental questions.

• Yes
• No

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Did you read and review the Working Conditions and Physical Demands checklist and the Remote Work availability? Once you click on the link

• Yes
• No

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The advertised wage for this position is $20.24 hourly, depending on qualifications. If selected, would you be willing to accept a starting wage in this range?

• Yes
• No

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Please indicate below which Water Resources coursework criteria you have completed. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

• Completion of at least one academic year of a four-year Engineering program (including but not limited to civil engineering, environmental engineering)
• Completion of at least one academic year of a Natural Resources Degree (including but not limited to biology, ecology or environmental science)
• Not Applicable

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Do you possess a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

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Are you able to repeatedly lift 50 pounds (lifting maintenance hole lids, moving boats and equipment)

• Yes
• No

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Are you comfortable around traffic, with traffic control devices?

• Yes
• No

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Are you comfortable around water and in boats?

• Yes
• No

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Are you comfortable working independently and with others?

• Yes
• No

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Do you fluently speak a second language, in addition to English, that has a recognized presence in the community? Recognized prevalent languages in the City of Bloomington are Spanish, Somali, Vietnamese, Chinese Mandarin, and Cambodian [Khmer]. Fluent means you can sustain a conversation, demonstrate intelligible pronunciation which doesn't interfere with understanding, and communicate at informal and some formal levels.

• Spanish - FLUENT
• Somali - FLUENT
• Vietnamese - FLUENT
• Chinese Mandarin - FLUENT
• Cambodian [Khmer] - FLUENT
• I am not FLUENT in those languages or I am FLUENT in another language

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If you indicated you speak a language other than English that you are FLUENT in, please list the language(s) and years spoken. If not applicable, please indicate N/A.

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This Question Is To Determine Your Status As a Veteran Under The Veteran's Preference Statute, Minnesota Statutes, 43A.11. Please Check The Statement Below Which Best Describes Your Current Veteran's Status

• I am not a Veteran
• I am a Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a deceased Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation
• I am the spouse of a disabled Veteran who served more than 180 consecutive days and received an Honorable Discharge or Separation and is unable to use the preference due to the disability

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If you are a Veteran and achieve the minimum passing rating, do you wish to apply your veteran's preference bonus points? If you answer yes, you MUST complete the City of Bloomington's Veteran Preference Questionnaire (

• Yes
• No
• Not Applicable

Required Question