Part-Time Water Quality Intern

The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Part-Time Water Quality Intern. 
This position will be responsible for:
 

• Assisting with Clark County’s stormwater regulatory program, which regulates offsite discharges from industrial, commercial, construction, and residential properties into the County’s storm drain system, all of which flow untreated into Lake Mead.
• Providing assistance to Water Quality staff in areas such as field inspections, plan reviews, and public outreach. 
• Working under close supervision and are expected to become increasingly knowledgeable and carry out assignments with increasing independence.
• Working alongside regulatory and outreach professionals to acquire job skills and knowledge of implementing environmental regulations. 

The goal of this position is to provide candidates with realistic work experience and the opportunity to learn about environmental regulatory programs.

Please Note: Part-time employment will not lead to permanent employment. Part-time hourly employees are used to fill positions normally less than twenty (20) hours per week. Part-time employees do not receive benefits.

Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be a local student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Sciences or Engineering, or closely related field. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Graduation from high school or equivalent. 
• A resume and recent transcript must be attached and submitted with your online application. 
• Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. 
• Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
• Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination. 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Perform stormwater compliance inspections at commercial, industrial, construction, and residential sites. Respond to illicit discharge complaints. Document field findings. Review and approve corrective actions taken by facility operators in response to inspection findings. Create electronic records and input data into a database. Review plans for acceptable stormwater controls. Assist in public outreach efforts to educate the public on pollution prevention. Perform miscellaneous office tasks.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Ability to perform field work in diverse outdoor environments (including minor lifting). Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.