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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 Landscape Design team’s primary responsibilities are landscape installation, design reviews, resource development, landscape contract management, data analysis, field research, and innovation to streamline the GSI Implementation Program. The team also works closely with the GSI Planning, GSI Design, Green Stormwater Operations (Maintenance), and Construction groups.

The candidate will assist landscape architects, engineers, and city planners in the unit with ongoing efforts to plan, develop, and promote green infrastructure; identify, design, and manage green infrastructure projects; and research and implement innovative green stormwater management techniques.  While resources and field manuals will be provided, skills in tree identification and familiarity with regional plant species is necessary.

This is not a remote position.  Multiple tasks will be field-based in Philadelphia, so a valid PA driver’s license will be required. 

The candidate may be involved with any of the following:

• Developing & drafting landscape plans
• Landscape installation oversight & field inspections
• Plant species identification
• Field collection & data analysis
• GSI landscape & GSI design research
• Composing and editing GSI practice documents
• GSI schematic concept development
• GSI design plan review
• Mapping & graphic images development

Position: Part-Time Internship (Applicant must be an active-status student)

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Experience with following programs is advantageous:

• Adobe Suite (Acrobat Pro, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop)
• AutoCAD (version 2019)
• ArcGIS (version 10.7.1)
• Microsoft Office (Word and Excel)

Qualifications (Education and Experience)

Qualifying Majors Include:

Landscape Architecture, Urban Design, Horticulture, Environmental Science

Qualifications:

Coursework or equivalent experience in landscape design, plant identification, and horticulture. 

TO APPLY: Interested candidates must submit a cover letter, resume, and a portfolio of design work or 1–3-page writing sample (preferably showcasing a relevant topic in professional memo format) as applicable.

Any questions about the position can be directed to Lindsay Reul at [email protected].

Hourly rate: $19.89

Please note that effective September 1, 2021 the City of Philadelphia is requiring all new employees to present proof of vaccination against COVID-19. 

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 [email protected].

For more information, go to: Human Relations Website: http://www.phila.gov/humanrelations/Pages/default.aspx