Water Careers Education Intern (AISD)
About The Position
This position is an entry-level, temporary/seasonal position intended for seasonal part-time employees from the Arlington Independent School District. The position will primarily observe and assist in a variety of situations, projects, and assignments. Tasks and functions normally assigned to this level are generally routine in nature, and any deviations or decisions from routine are generally assisted or approved by upper-level staff. The seasonal part-time status should not extend longer than nine (9) months. Employee benefits for vacation, sick leave, pension, hospitalization, life insurance, and other benefits provided to permanent employees of the Authority are not provided to employees hired for this position.
Requirements
- Current high school student enrolled in the Arlington Independent School District’s Water Careers Education course/internship program.
- Entry level experience.
- Valid Texas driver's license.
- Good attention to detail.
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
Nice To Haves
- 1 or more courses in any of the following: Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or other related topics.
- Audio/Visual, technical, and administrative capabilities.
- Interest in business and technology is highly preferred.
- Interests in engineering, science, and math are highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Observe and assist in a variety of situations, projects, and assignments.
- Learn about wastewater treatment, including sources and pretreatment of domestic wastes and characteristics of wastewater.
- Gain experience and knowledge associated with a job working with collection systems, lift stations, preliminary treatment, and flow measurements, as well as gaining knowledge in sedimentation, biological treatment, and activated sludge.
- Receive training in wastewater plant safety and have the opportunity to observe and possibly participate in water sampling and testing procedures.
- Learn about lab safety, flow measurements, instrumentation, and biological treatment.
- Develop training that supports the growth of TRA’s staff.
- Explore a variety of topics, including TRA drinking water and wastewater systems overview, water cycle, public agency governance, state laws and regulatory issues for water-related systems, water supply planning, infrastructure planning and funding, operations overview, customer billing rates, engineering contracts, pipeline and treatment plant design, easements and right-of-way, construction process, and construction inspection.
- Perform general administrative work, such as filing, sorting, analyzing information, and reporting.
- Shadow the laboratory technician responsible for bacteriological field sampling, as well as operations staff.
- Travel with instrumentation staff to explore online instrumentation maintenance and city vaults.
- Observe maintenance staff as they work on various parts of the plant, booster stations, and/or the raw water pumps.
- Be introduced to monthly operations reports required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, plus all appropriate testing and bookkeeping that correspond with the report.
- Learn about GIS, utility management, regulatory issues, and various other water supply issues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
