Utilities Regulatory Compliance Internship

Utilities Regulatory Compliance Internship The City of San Clemente is seeking motivated and detail-oriented individuals to join the Public Works Department, Utilities Division as Utilities Regulatory Compliance Interns. This internship is a great opportunity for students or early-career professionals interested in environmental science, water quality, public utilities, regulatory compliance, sustainability, public health, or local government. Interns will gain hands-on experience supporting City utility programs related to recycled water, water quality, environmental protection, backflow prevention, cross-connection control, inspections, records management, and regulatory reporting. Working under the guidance of experienced Utilities staff, interns will assist with a variety of administrative, analytical, and field-support tasks that help the City maintain safe, reliable, and compliant utility operations. The City's Regulatory Compliance Analyst supports recycled water, water quality, environmental protection, backflow, cross-connection control, regulatory tracking, inspections, audits, records, reporting, and public/customer communication. This internship would be designed to support those program areas.

Interns may help with data collection, research, records, reports, and inspection support, but would not be expected to independently perform complex regulatory analysis, make final compliance determinations, issue citations, or represent the City on regulatory matters without direction. Typical Qualifications The ideal candidate is curious, organized, dependable, and interested in learning how environmental compliance and public utility operations work in a municipal setting. This internship is a strong fit for someone who enjoys a mix of office work, field exposure, data organization, research, and public service. The successful candidate will be comfortable working with detailed records, spreadsheets, technical information, and regulatory materials, while also being willing to learn from staff in the field. The ideal candidate will also: Be interested in environmental science, biology, chemistry, water quality, public utilities, sustainability, public health, engineering, or local government Have strong attention to detail and the ability to keep records organized and accurate Be comfortable using Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, databases, shared files, and digital tracking tools Communicate clearly and professionally in writing, by phone, by email, and in person Be willing to learn about recycled water, backflow prevention, cross-connection control, water quality, inspections, and compliance programs Exercise good judgment, ask questions, and follow instructions carefully Be able to handle multiple assignments and deadlines with changing priorities Be comfortable participating in field visits and outdoor inspections when needed Take pride in supporting work that protects public health, the environment, and the San Clemente communityMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Current enrollment, or recent graduation, in an accredited college or university program in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, Water Utility Science, Public Health, Sustainability, Environmental Studies, Public Administration, or other relevant field Availability to work part-time during the week (Monday-Thursday, daytime flexible hours) Have a minimum G.P.A. of 3.0 or higher Supplemental Information All applicants must submit a completed City of San Clemente application form and supplemental questionnaire in order to be considered. Applications will not be accepted by fax or email. Applications must be submitted via the City's web site at .Prior to employment, the prospective candidate must successfully complete a background review, medical examination, including drug screen, and be fingerprinted, all at City expense. If selected, acceptable identification showing entitlement to legally work in the United States will be required. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Cara Morin at (949) 361-8203 or. As an equal opportunity employer, the City strongly encourages people with disabilities and people from historically marginalized communities to apply.