Job Opportunities

Planning Commission Alternate Vacancy

Londonderry Township currently has a vacancy on the Planning Commission for an alternate member. Interested parties should submit a letter of interest along with a resume to twpmanager@londonderrypa.org for consideration.

MS4/Environmental Field Intern Position

Title:                           MS4/Environmental Field Intern

Department:             MS4 Environmental

Location:                  783 S Geyers Church Road, Middletown PA 17057

Supervisor:              MS4 Environmental Specialist

Status:                      Part Time Seasonal (Start and end date negotiable) mid September – mid December

Salary Range:         11 $/ hour 20-30 hours per week, times flexible

Description of Position:                          

The MS4/Environmental Intern(s) will be responsible for assisting the Londonderry Township MS4 Program with respect to all six minimum control measures under the Pennsylvania Stormwater Management Program and ensuring compliance with the Township’s NPDES General Permit for Stormwater Discharges from Small MS4s.

1. Public Education and Outreach on Stormwater Impacts
2. Public Involvement and Participation
3. Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination
4. Construction Site Stormwater Runoff Control
5. Post-Construction Stormwater Management
6. Municipal Operations Pollution Prevention/Good HousekeepingDuties and Responsibilities:                                                      
7. The Intern will also assist the MS4 Environmental Specialist in all topics related to environmental issues in the Township.

• The intern will maintain Best Management Practices (BMP) including:
  • Weeding, mulching and replanting raingardens and pollinator gardens
  • Regular maintenance and occasionally hosting volunteer tree plantings for Riparian Buffer Sites.
• Lead staff on MS4 initiatives
• Create long-term plans with attainable goals
• Coordinate regular trainings for Township staff
• Implementation of all required plans for minimum control measures
• Assist in public education, outreach, and involvement activities
• Work with outside organizations, including but not limited to; Penn State Extension, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Manada Conservancy, and The Conewago Creek Initiative
• Research full range of funding opportunities available to support implementation of the minimum control measures
• Conduct general MS4 research and prepare reports
• Typical hours Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm. Flexible schedule for part time employees, within these hours
• Will be required to work nights and weekends, as needed
  • Required to attend and present MS4 program updates at Board of Supervisors work sessions typically held on the first Monday of every month
  • Assist with occasional after-hours events

• Other duties as assigned

• Job Requirements and Skills

• Education (or pursuing) in Environmental fields, or related majors from an accredited college or university

• Management, leadership, and people skills

• Landscaping experience preferred, and/or desire to be outside

• Oral, written and computer communication skills

• Produce basic pamphlets, PowerPoint presentations, Word documents, and Excel worksheets

• Provide own computer

• Must submit to and pass a drug screening and background check per Township policy

• Current valid driver’s license

• Personal vehicle for work-related use

• Organizational skills with respect to paperwork and digital filing systems
• Physical Requirements

• May require climbing, kneeling, bending, and twisting in order to preform inspection duties
• May require walking, standing, and sitting for extending periods of times
• Pushing, pulling or lifting equipment and supplies occasionally weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Maintenance of Township plantings may require use of garden tools, including but not limited to; weed eater, lawn mower, hedge trimmer, shovel, and sprayer
• Working Conditions

• Required to work both inside an office setting and outside performing field work, field inspections, and workshops
• Exposure to heat, sun, humidity, extreme cold, snow, rain, wind, sleet, hail, and other natural weather conditions
• Exposure to noise, dirt, grease, mechanical hazards, traffic hazards, dust, and insects
• To Apply:

Please send Resume and Cover Letter to MDykman@londonderryPA.org