Water Careers Education Intern (AISD)

Central Regional • Dallas, TX

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About The Position

This is an entry-level, temporary and seasonal part-time internship for a current Arlington Independent School District high school student enrolled in the Water Careers Education course/internship program. Interns primarily observe and assist with routine assignments and projects under detailed supervision. The internship is intended to focus on one of several areas, with rotations possible based on TRA’s needs and approval.

Available focus areas include wastewater operations at the Central Regional Wastewater System; RS&C laboratory work; Human Resources/Organizational Development in the TRA General Office; Northern Region planning and development; and engineering at the Tarrant County Water Supply Project. Duties and learning opportunities vary by area and may cover wastewater and drinking water systems, laboratory and sampling procedures, planning and engineering, office administration, training development, and operations. Some assignments include infrequent field work, which may take place in inclement weather.

The seasonal part-time status should not extend beyond nine months. Vacation, sick leave, pension, hospitalization, life insurance, and other benefits provided to permanent Authority employees are not provided for this position.

Requirements

• Be a current high school student enrolled in the Arlington Independent School District’s Water Careers Education course/internship program.
• Have a valid Texas driver's license.
• Have good attention to detail and the ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• For the RS&C Lab Tech focus, have completed one or more courses in Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or related topics.

Nice To Haves

• Interest in business and technology is highly preferred for the Northern Region Planning/Development focus.
• Interests in engineering, science, and math are highly preferred for the Tarrant County Water Supply Project Engineering focus.
• Creativity is encouraged for the HR/OD focus.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assist with routine situations, projects, assignments, and tasks under detailed supervision.
• Depending on the assigned focus area, learn about wastewater treatment, collection systems, lift stations, treatment processes, flow measurements, and plant safety.
• Depending on the assigned focus area, observe and possibly participate in water sampling and testing procedures.
• For the HR/OD focus, help develop training that supports staff growth and use relevant audio/visual, technical, and administrative capabilities.
• For planning and engineering focus areas, perform general administrative work such as filing, sorting, analyzing information, and reporting.
• For the Tarrant County Water Supply Project focus, participate in appropriate shadowing and observational activities, and learn about operations reporting, testing, and related bookkeeping.
• Follow standard procedures and detailed instructions, referring non-routine situations to a supervisor or more senior employee.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED