Central San is an award-winning special district of the State of California that provides wastewater collection, treatment, and disposal services; recycled water production and distribution; and household hazardous waste collection. We serve nearly 500,000 residents and over 15,000 businesses in Contra Costa County and have approximately 300 employees, all of whom are proud of our mission to protect public health and the environment.
Central San is committed to being an industry-leading organization known for environmental stewardship, innovation, and delivering exceptional customer service.
Our Summer Student program provides an opportunity for students to apply their academic preparation to practical work experience in a wastewater utility environment.
Summer Student positions typically run for four months beginning in May or June, and are onsite in Martinez, California. Work schedule is 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; however, some divisions are flexible on hours per week.
To be eligible, students must be currently enrolled in high school or a higher learning institution, or planning to return to school in the fall. Students must be at least 16 years of age. For those students who have not yet graduated high school, a work permit must be obtained.
Applicants must attach a cover letter, resume, and unofficial/unlocked copy of transcript(s) to their application to be considered for the program.
Questions about the Summer Student program or application process can be directed to [email protected].
*If you are interested in more than one of the Summer Student positions, only one form is needed.
Compensation: $30 per hour
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
Engineering & Technical Services Department
Planning & Optimization Division
Asset Management & Geographic Information System (GIS)
This position will assist the Asset Management/GIS Group with GIS and Asset Management projects. Duties may include editing and maintaining GIS datasets, reading and extracting data from record drawings, performing field work, creating and updating various maps, publishing map services, and supporting the asset management system. Candidates should have completed or be enrolled in a GIS class, or have experience with Esri ArcMap and/or ArcGIS Pro. An interest in GIS and/or majoring in GIS, Geography, or geospatial science is preferred.