Stormwater Inspection & Maintenance (SWIM) Intern

COMPANY OVERVIEW

The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District protects public health and the environment by leading effective wastewater and stormwater management. As the largest wastewater treatment provider in the State of Ohio, the Sewer District spans 380 square miles, serves 63 communities and one million residents, and treats 90 billion gallons of wastewater a year.

INTERNSHIP OVERVIEW

The Stormwater Inspection and Maintenance (SWIM) intern will assist with various field projects involving inspection and maintenance to NEORSD's stormwater and green infrastructure assets.

Key responsibilities include working with stormwater staff to conduct field inspection of various green infrastructure and stormwater assets, implementing various stormwater maintenance projects, and any additional administrative support.

The intern will assist with various projects throughout their assignment, including, but not limited to:

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Title: Field Inspection Assistance
  
  
  
  • Assist with conducting field inspections including streams, culverts, bridges, basins, etc.
  • Utilize field equipment and collect data, as requested
  • Assist with filling out field inspection forms (paper or electronic) as well as preparing, finalizing, and organizing field inspection reports and photos
  • Conduct work order queries and utilize NEORSD's NEXGEN asset management system for data entry
  • Utilize ESRI ArcGIS to create maps, complete data queries, and complete other related tasks as requested.
  
  
  
  

• Project Title: Maintenance Project Assistance

• Assist with tracking maintenance projects such as sediment and debris removal, basin maintenance, general landscaping, and non-routine maintenance projects.
• Utilize field equipment and collect data, as requested.
• Collect signed Right-of-Entry forms from property owners.
• Assist with filling out maintenance project forms (paper or electronic) as well as preparing, finalizing, and organizing project reports and photos.
• Utilize NEORSD's NEXGEN asset management system for data entry and conduct work order queriers, as needed.
• Support SWIM staff by performing general landscaping, vegetation management, trash removal, and debris removal at NEORSD green infrastructure and storm water sites.
• Utilize ESRI ArcGIS to create maps, complete data queries, or other related tasks as requested.

• Project Title: Administrative Support
  
  
  
  • Attend general team/office meetings.
  • Complete safety and field-related training, as needed.
  • Contact vendors to obtain equipment and material data.
  
  
  
  

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: Engineering, Engineering Technology, Stormwater Management, Environment or Natural Sciences, or any other related field

Degree Program Levels:

Any of the following degree program levels may qualify

• Bachelor Degree (Freshman - Senior)
• Master/Doctoral Degree

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must be able to commit to a fixed-term assignment of 6 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.

ESRI ArcGIS experience is preferred but not required

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

This internship program provides for a time-limited role at NEORSD with no express or implied guarantee of future employment beyond the assignment period. This position is governed by all applicable NEORSD administrative policies, practices and procedures related to temporary employees.

The District requires protective footwear (i.e., steel or composite-toed) when working in the plants, pump stations, construction sites, public rights-of-way and other posted areas. New hires are required to have protective footwear, meeting the following criteria, on the first day of employment: 1) Must be ANSI 241-1999 or ASTM F-2412/2413 (2005) certified, 2) Must have a steel or composite protective toe, 3) Must be, at a minimum, a 6" work boot or 6" hiker-style boot (Note: shoes are not permitted), 4) Must have a slip-resistant sole. It is also recommended, but not required, that footwear be waterproof and have included a shank to protect the bottom of the foot.

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.