SMC Project Intern

The Stormwater Management Commission (SMC) is seeking 1 intern to assist our GIS, planning, and regulatory staff on a variety of tasks. The priority task will be gathering photographs and documentation for all existing SMC project sites. The successful candidate will spend time in the office and field under the guidance of SMC staff. It is anticipated a large portion of this internship will be in the field photographing and documenting SMC projects sites.

The successful candidate may also be involved in several other phases of SMC’s programs in support of GIS tasks, watershed work groups, grant inspection coordination, education and outreach, site inspections, and MS4 coordinator support.

• Office activities may include, but will not be limited to:
• updating the SMC project database and creating an inventory of project photos
• coordination with other Lake County departments/divisions for educational videos and outreach opportunities
• education and outreach support by creating project factsheets, coordinating stream clean-up requests
• Central Permit Facility maintenance support
• filling data gaps in the SMC GIS Permit database
• Field activities may include, but will not be limited to:
• photographing and documenting SMC project sites
• inspections on various construction projects under the guidance of the SMC Regulatory Staff
• inspections and investigating potentially illicit discharges under the guidance of the SMC Stormwater Coordinator
• other assigned field tasks as needed under the guidance of SMC Planning and Regulatory staff

• intermediate level knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• basic to intermediate level experience with the ESRI ArcGIS Suite, specifically ArcGIS Pro, is desired
• ability to work both inside and outside in variable conditions
• willing to engage in limited to moderately strenuous physical activity
• highly motivated, be willing to take initiative and coordinate with project managers to ensure assigned work items are completed on schedule
• understanding the basics of photography

• graduate of, or current student in, a 2- or 4-year higher education program
• emphasis on water resource engineering, environmental science, urban planning, biology, or related field

• candidate will work both inside and outside in variable conditions and engage in limited to moderately strenuous physical activity

The candidate will work approximately 40 hours per week for up to 13 weeks. The desired start date is flexible. Class credit may be available; please check with your academic advisor. Questions should be directed to Jeff Laramy at jlaramy or . Every effort will be made to provide County vehicles for field use; however, candidates must have their own transportation for traveling to and from field sites, if needed.

The candidate must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Visit our Prospective Employee page to get additional information on why you should work for Lake County! To learn more about the department you will be working for, visit the Lake County Stormwater Management Commission Website. To learn more about other services Lake County provides and to see some of our employees in action visit our website to view videos. If you need assistance writing your resume, we have some tools to help you at our Human Resources website.

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug, and alcohol testing, and may include a pre-employment medical exam at a County-approved medical facility, at no cost to the applicant. Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applications will be accepted until March 27, 2026