Intern I/II/III- Water Quality

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Intern I/II/III- Water Quality

Salary

$15.34 - $30.45 Hourly

Location

City of Thornton; Wes Brown Water Treatment Plant, CO

Job Type

Temporary

Job Number

25105

Department

Infrastructure

Division

Water Treatment & Quality

Opening Date

03/12/2025

Closing Date

3/28/2025 5:00 PM Mountain

FLSA

Non-Exempt

WORK HOURS

STANDARD 40 HOUR WORKWEEK

PROBATION

NONE, NOT CAREER SERVICE

STATUS 2

FLSA NON-EXEMPT

BENEFITS

SEE BENEFITS TAB

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  Join our team as a Water Quality Intern to complete lab technician related duties over the summer! If you are passionate about science and research, and enjoy hands on laboratory work, then this could be a great summer job for you! We're looking for someone who will work:

• Full time, 30-40 hours a week

• 7:00am-3:30pm work schedule or something similar

• Approximately 12 weeks, May through August depending on what works best for you and the team

  In this role you will:

• Perform scheduled collection of raw water samples and laboratory tests, including PH analyses, temperature, residual chlorine titration's, conductivity, dissolved oxygen, turbidity and secchi disk depth readings.

• Conduct outside sampling at water resource sites, set up and read field testing equipment.

• Enter field data into computer database on a daily basis.

• Deliver samples to Water Quality Analysts and complete chain of custody documentation.

• Conduct on-site analysis and limited physical, chemical and bacteriological analysis including calibration of field meters and calculation of flow measurements of outfalls.

• Check chlorine levels in system; takes water samples throughout system on a regular basis and performs special well sampling.

• Prepare water samples for testing and processing. Pick up, preserves, and delivers laboratory samples to other laboratories for analyses and set up of water samples.

• Collect well and sludge samples; dries and prepares sludge samples for outside lab analysis.

• Assist with laboratory equipment cleaning, maintenance and inventory.

  Salary Ranges:

  Intern I $15.34 - $20.25/hr

  Intern II $18.22 - $24.05/hr

  Intern III $23.07 - $30.45/hr

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Under immediate supervision, performs a variety of tasks within their assigned work area.

Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from Intern I or, when filled from the outside, require previous and directly related experience.

Intern I:

This is the entry-level class in the Intern series. Incumbents entering this class have limited or no related work experience.

Intern II:

This is the intermediate-level class in the Intern series.

Intern III:

This is the journey-level class in the Intern series.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

(Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. The list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)

Provides staff support related to projects within their work area.

Completes assigned research, filing, typing or other projects in a timely manner and with required documentation.

Provides back-up support for lunch breaks, vacations and illnesses within the department.

Answers phone and routes incoming calls to appropriate person.

Responds to customer inquires relating to their assigned area.

Gathers data and related information for projects.

Performs data analysis and reporting on assigned projects.

Enters data into database and produces reports in various formats for review.

Operates office equipment such as copy machines, calculators and computer software to produce end reports and copies.

Distributes documents to appropriate sources.

Sorts and delivers mail to individual employees.

May be required to operate other office equipment such as binders, folding machines or color copiers.

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Intern I:

No experience necessary.

Intern II:

High school diploma or GED plus six months' experience in specific department or progress toward completion of a bachelor's degree in a related field.

Intern III:

Bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in specific department or progress toward completion of a master's degree in a related field.

Licensing/Certification Requirements:

May need the ability to travel to various locations in a timely manner as the job requires.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of the policies, procedures and goals of the city of Thornton and the department.

Knowledge and experience in the use of office equipment.

Knowledge of data processing procedures.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of conducting research.

Skill in the use of standard office software.

Skill in the use of Windows, Word and Excel programs.

Skill in the use of the internet and on-line research.

Ability to understand and interpret various forms of information.

Ability to use conduct calculations and data manipulation for report purposes.

Ability to draft documents.

Ability to read, interpret and clearly explain policies to a variety of constituents.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, elected officials, boards and commissions, other jurisdictions and members of the general public.

Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with various audiences.

Physical and Mental Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, kneel, squat, stoop, climb, crawl, repeatedly twist the upper body, talk, hear, see, demonstrate manual dexterity and perform light lifting. The employee is required to sit and perform duties requiring the use of repetitive motions for prolonged periods and to exercise visual concentration for extended periods. The employee must demonstrate the ability to remain calm during routine and stressful conditions.

TESTING PROCEDURES

Examinations may include but are not limited to application screening beyond minimum qualifications; written, oral, practical exercise or any combination thereof or other job related assessment deemed appropriate by Human Resources.

Your application will be used as a screening tool. Completeness and accuracy are important! Any false or untrue statements or material omissions in the application and related paperwork or during the selection process could disqualify you from consideration.

As a condition of employment, the city of Thornton conducts background investigations for all positions which may also include a review of credit report and/or driving record. A drug screen, physical, and/or psychological examination administered by a city-designated provider will be required for pre-determined positions.

The City of Thornton is an equal opportunity employer.

The City of Thornton offers employees an outstanding benefits package. Benefit eligibility is based on the status of the position. Please email Jobs@thorntonco.gov to receive a copy of our 2025 Benefits Guide.

Benefits offered may include the following depending on the job type/status of the position:

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Life, Dependent Life & Supplemental Life Insurance Options

• Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment Policy

• Flexible Spending Plan

• Retiree Health Savings Plan

• Pension Plan & Deferred Compensation Plans

• Short & Long-term Disability Plans

• Paid Holidays

• Vacation & Sick Leave

• Multilingual Incentive Pay

• Recreation Pass

• Wellness Program - Learn more here (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ecAZ5bF8G3UKkXFWVXFFrqVAbC4DQyjc/view?usp=sharing)

• In-House Training Opportunities

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Schedules

• Hybrid Schedules