Water Conservation Intern (Paid)

City of Goldsboro • Georgetown, TX

1d • $15

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Water Conservation Interns will work under the direction of the City's Water Conservation Supervisor. This position will work closely with departments such as the Water Utility to assist with water conservation during peak demand season. The objectives of the internship will be to monitor the water usage of commercial and residential customers. There will also be opportunities to participate in outreach events as well as other projects within the Water Utility and other departments. There are two (2) Water Conservation Internships available. Applicants are encouraged to submit a resume. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Monitor water usage among commercial and residential customers using UMAX software and in-person observation. Participate in job shadowing activities with staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements Currently enrolled in an accredited university or have graduated within the past six (6) months. At a minimum, must have completed enough course hours to be classified as a junior. The ideal candidate is comfortable reviewing large data sets and is interested in the fields of Environmental Science, Public Administration, or Water Conservation. Knowledge of: Water, conservation, environmental science, engineering, and an interest in city government and public administration. Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Familiar with GIS applications and Spatial Analysis. Skill in: Excellent customer service skills. Strong oral & written communication skills. Using a computer and spreadsheet software. Preparing reports and conducting analysis. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Performing mathematical calculations to prepare budgets, reports, etc. Desired Start Date: April 6th (flexible) Expected End Date: August 14th (flexible) Schedule: Typically, 24 hours per week Hiring Range: $15 hourly. Student Intern (Fixed Term)-Part time If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us! The City of Georgetown, Texas is a municipality of 106,000 (census estimate for 2024) located 30 miles north of Austin along I-35. The City can be best characterized by its educated, engaged citizens, its award-winning parks and trails, and its ability to maintain a cohesive, smaller-town feel despite its amazing growth. Our organization's culture is driven by its 5 core values of: Trust, Communication, Teamwork, Professionalism, and Work-Life Balance. The City of Georgetown is an equal opportunity employer. Offers of employment with the City of Georgetown is contingent upon: Proof of education, certification(s) and experience as listed on the employment application based on the job posting requirements. Satisfactory results from a pre-employment drug screening, criminal history background and driving record check. Legal authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship. The City of Georgetown confirms verification of employment using E-Verify. E-Verify checks the information against records held by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to confirm whether the employee is legally eligible to work in the U.S. For more information about the City of Georgetown, visit our website at https://www.georgetowntexas.gov

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in an accredited university or have graduated within the past six (6) months.
• At a minimum, must have completed enough course hours to be classified as a junior.
• The ideal candidate is comfortable reviewing large data sets and is interested in the fields of Environmental Science, Public Administration, or Water Conservation.
• Knowledge of: Water, conservation, environmental science, engineering, and an interest in city government and public administration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Familiar with GIS applications and Spatial Analysis.
• Skill in: Excellent customer service skills.
• Strong oral & written communication skills.
• Using a computer and spreadsheet software.
• Preparing reports and conducting analysis.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Performing mathematical calculations to prepare budgets, reports, etc.

Responsibilities

• Monitor water usage among commercial and residential customers using UMAX software and in-person observation.
• Participate in job shadowing activities with staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed