Stormwater Inspection & Maintenance (SWIM) Intern

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District • Cuyahoga Heights, OH

8d • $20 - $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

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:

Requirements

• Candidate must be enrolled in school or must have graduated within 24 months from the date of application.
• Declared Majors: Engineering, Engineering Technology, Stormwater Management, Environmental or Natural Sciences, or any other related field
• Candidate must be able to commit to a fixed-term assignment of 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.
• Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record in accordance with the District's acceptable guidelines.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• ESRI ArcGIS experience is preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Assist SWIM staff to conduct field inspections including streams, culverts, bridges, basins, etc.
• Utilize various field equipment to collect data, as requested
• Assist in the completion of field inspection forms (paper or electronic) as well as preparing, finalizing, and organizing field inspection reports and photos
• Utilize the Sewer District’s NEXTGEN asset management system for data entry, creating and closing work orders, and conducting work order queries, as needed.
• Utilize ESRI ArcGIS to create maps, complete data queries, and complete other related tasks as requested.
• Implement various stormwater maintenance projects (e.g., sediment and debris removal, basin maintenance, and non-routine maintenance projects).
• Utilize field equipment and collect data, as requested.
• Assist with filling out maintenance project forms (paper or electronic) as well as preparing, finalizing, and organizing project reports and photos.
• Utilize Sewer District’s NEXGEN asset management system for data entry and conduct work order queriers, as needed.
• Support SWIM staff by performing vegetation management tasks, trash removal, and other various tasks at Sewer District Land Management sites, as needed.
• Utilize ESRI ArcGIS to create maps, complete data queries, or other related tasks as requested.
• Attend general team/office meetings.
• Complete safety and field-related training, as needed.
• Contact vendors to obtain equipment and material data.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree