Stormwater Inspection & Maintenance (SWIM) Paraprofessional Intern

JOB SUMMARY

This position will assist with various projects throughout the assignment, including, but not limited to, working with stormwater inspection and maintenance staff to conduct field inspections of various green infrastructure (GI) and stormwater assets and implement various maintenance projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Field Inspection Assistance - Work with GI and stormwater staff to conduct field inspection of various stormwater assets (eg., streams, culverts, bridges, basins).

- Assist with conducting field inspections

- Utilize field equipment and collect data, as requested.

- Assist with filling out field inspection forms (paper or electronic).

- Assist with preparing, finalizing, and organizing field inspection forms, reports, and photos.

- Utilize the Sewer District's NEXGEN asset management system for data entry and conducting Work Order queries, as needed.

- Utilize ESRI ArcGIS to create maps, complete data queries, or complete other related tasks as request.

Maintenance Project Assistance - Work with the stormwater maintenance staff to implement various stormwater maintenance projects (e.g., sediment and debris removal, basin maintenance, general landscaping and non-routine maintenance projects).

- Assist with tracking maintenance projects

- Utilize field equipment and collect data, as request.

- Collect signed Right-of-Entry forms from property owners to support maintenance projects.

- Assist with filling out maintenance project forms (paper or electronic).

- Assist with preparing, finalizing, and organizing maintenance project reports and photos.

- Utilize the Sewer District's NEXGEN asset management system for data entry and conducting Work Order queries, as needed.

- Assist SWIM staff by performing general landscaping, vegetation management and trash removal at Sewer District GI sites.

- Assist with performing debris removal at GI sites and Stormwater sites.

- Utilize ESRI ArcGIS to create maps, complete data queries, or complete other related tasks as request.

Other Duties as Assigned - Provide additional administrative support or participate in meetings, as needed.

- Attend general office meetings.

- Contact vendors to obtain equipment and material data.

- Undergo safety and field-related training, as necessary.

MINIMIM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

- Candidate must be enrolled in at least an Associates degree program, preferably in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Stormwater Management, Environment or Natural Sciences, Botany, Horticulture or a related field of study

OR

- Candidate may be within 24 months of graduation from a Bachelor's or Master's Degree program at the date of application.

- ESRI ArcGIS experience is preferred but not required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

- Candidate must be able to work 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday during regular business hours. This is a temporary position.

- Candidate must be able to commit to up to a 6-month assignment with an option to extend the assignment at NEORSD's discretion. 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 New hires are required to have protective footwear, meeting the following criteria, on the first day of employment: 1) Must be ANSI Z41-1999 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.

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

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.