Water Quality and Industrial Surveillance (WQIS) Intern

JOB SUMMARY

An internship designed to provide on-the-job training and experience for entry-level to intermediate-level professionals. The WQIS Intern will engage in various work assignments, and projects that involve beach monitoring/sampling, business/facility inspections, and water quality monitoring.The intern will assist with various projects throughout their assignment, including, but not limited to:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Project Title: Water Quality Monitoring and Environmental Assessment

- Conduct daily beach monitoring.

- Assist with environmental assessment investigations and water quality sampling.

- Support illicit discharge detection and elimination monitoring.

Project Title: Industrial and Commercial Facility Surveillance

- Conduction inspections of businesses, industrial facilities, hospitals, dental offices, etc.

- Monitor wastewater discharges and compliance with environmental regulations.

- Document findings and support enforcement of correction actions.

Project Title: Equipment Maintenance and Field Support

- Maintain and clean field sampling equipment.

- Support field teams with logistics and technical needs.

- Attend all development opportunities.

- Participate in all projects and programs designed to develop professional skills and expertise appropriate to the needs of the department.

- Complete and document assigned project task.

- Observe and follow all organizational procedures, policies, and regulations.

- Participate in weekly supervision with department supervisor.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

Academic Status/Standing:

- Candidate must be enrolled in school or must have graduated within 24 months from the date of application.

Field of Study:

- Declared Majors: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Engineering/Science, or closely related field of study.

Degree Program Levels:

- Bachelor's degree

- Master's degree

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

- Candidate must be able to commit to a fixed-term assignment of either 4 months or 9 months with an option to extend at NEORSD's discretion.

- Candidate must be able to work 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) during normal business hours; Required to work a rotational schedule including weekend and holiday hours as needed.

- Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record in accordance with the District's acceptable guidelines.

Pay Range: USD, Commensurate based on level of Education

- Undergraduate: $19.82

- Graduate: $21.85

Our Employee Benefits & Wellness Programs
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including Health Insurance Coverage, Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Free Parking at our facilities, Corporate Discounts, and more! We also have an active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance.

NEORSD supports the use of hybrid work as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity and better prepares the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for hybrid work. hybrid eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.

This internship is a temporary position, this position comes with no express or implied guarantee of future employment beyond the assignment period. This potion is governed by all applicable NEORSD administrative policies, practices and procedures related to temporary employees.