Floodplain Intern

POSITION:                       FLOODPLAIN INTERN

DEPARTMENT:           Engineering

PAY GRADE:                  4 - $15.00

APPLY BY:                        March 18, 2026

Grant Funded Internship

Outstanding internship opportunity! Work this summer with the Chatham County Engineering Department’s floodplain team to archive elevation certificates and assist with implementation of the Community Rating System (CRS) program while learning more about regulatory requirements of the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance (FDPO). College students and recent graduates meeting the minimum qualifications are encouraged to apply, as are High School students who are dually enrolled in an eligible field of study.

Examples of Duties: Under direction of the County’s Floodplain Administrator, you will

• Digitize and organize elevation certificates and other construction documents required by the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) Community Rating System (CRS).
• Coordinate at least one workshop for local planners, engineers, and residents to educate on elevation certificates that are required in Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA).
• Develop educational materials to assist in compliance in completion of elevation certificates.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Currently enrolled undergraduate student, graduate student, or recent college graduate (within past 12 months) in Environmental or Marine Sciences, Environmental Law, Geography, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, or another related program, or 
• Current high school student 16 years of age or older who is dually enrolled in one of the listed eligible fields of study, or
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must be experienced in using computers and office equipment.
• Must be experienced in using Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Geographical Information Systems (GIS), records management, or environmental data organization.
• Knowledge of marine or coastal ecosystems and environmental regulations.
• Experience in data entry.
• Experience in public speaking.

Successful Candidates will have the following:

• A keen interest in environmental management, floodplain administration, or public service.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication skills.