U.S. Geological Survey

Student Internship Program

This is an entry level position for a graduate student that includes both office work and field work.  No experience is necessary for this job due to the fact that students will function as support for our office activities.

Field Duties: 

Performing minor repairs at gaging stations, to water level recorders and other equipment used in hydrologic investigations; Assisting in making measurements of stream flow or making simple current meter measurements on small streams; Collecting water quality samples and assisting in making laboratory determinations of water quality parameters by predetermined methods; Maintaining and assisting in readying current meters and sampling equipment for field work; Assist senior level employees with station levels, maintenance of cross-sectional areas and installation of crest gage stations.

Office Duties:

Performs a variety of functions, i.e., data entry, schedule appointments and meetings, arrange travel, prepare correspondence, receive/screen mail, filing and other similar functions in providing support to the senior level employees. Basic computer knowledge is necessary.  

Location:                       San Angelo, TX

Employment Dates:        May 2006 - August 25, 2006

Rate of Pay:                  Undergraduate students with 1 year of college – $10.00

                                    Undergraduate students with 2 or more years of college - $11.22

Interested applicants should submit a resume and qualifications to include the following:

• Student’s full legal name
• Mailing address
• Telephone number
• Email address (if any)
• Citizenship and, if not a US citizen, immigration/VISA status
• Education, including descriptions of relevant classes
• Work or volunteer experience related to the service needed
• Laboratory work experience (if applicable to these services)
• Copy of the most recent transcript, listing courses taken and overall GPA