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Position Information

Functional TitleStudent Intern - Water Quality

Recruitment Category TypeStudent Intern

Functional CategoryStudent Intern

GradeGS.01

FLSA StatusNon-Exempt

Requisition NumberSI25-016

Number of Vacancies1

Job LevelStaff

Job CodeN/A

Job Description Summary

Organization NameWater Quality

Reports toWater Quality Operations Section Manager

Full or Part TimeFull Time

If Part Time how many hours per week

Regular or TemporaryTemporary

Position End Date (if temporary)08/08/2025

Work Schedule

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday

Position LocationSilver Spring

Position Summary Information

General Summary

TheStudent Intern – Water Qualitywill assist with functions related to drinking water compliance issues, water quality customer complaint response, emergency response preparedness, and distribution system monitoring.

Essential Functions

• Water quality (pH, chlorine, conductivity, etc.) data analysis

• Assist with water quality monitoring panel operations and maintenance

• Observe/assist with customer complaint handling and correspondence

• Assist with operation and inventory for water quality response laboratory instrumentation

• Attend meetings regarding water utility response laboratory instrumentation

• Attend meetings regarding water utility operations, water quality regulation, customer issues, etc

• Review/respond to customer complaint data ad develop reports on metrics

• Assist with lead and copper rule compliance program

• Assist with source water protection monitoring and studies

Other Functions

• Process/record sample data to develop baseline for emergency response equipment

• Evaluate source water monitoring data

• Perform other duties, as assigned

Work Environment And Physical Demands

• Field work with monitoring equipment at water filtration plants and pumping stations

• Reservoir monitoring sampling

• Bench top laboratory work

• Office/desk environment about 50% of time

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to use MS Office applications

• Knowledge of laboratory procedures

Minimum Education, Experience Requirements

• College student majoring in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, biology, or other related discipline

• Successful completion of college-level chemistry, biology and microbiology coursework

• Basic laboratory skills

Additional Requirements

• MS Office proficiency

• Must be able to meet and follow laboratory safety requirements

Preferences

• Completion of coursework in hydrology, fluid mechanics

• Non-academic laboratory experience

SalaryCommensurate with education and experience

Posting Detail Information

EEO Statement

AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission.

Close Date

Open Until FilledYes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Additional Information

All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status?

• Yes

• No

• • Are you actively enrolled in an accredited college/university?

• Yes

• No

• • Do you have a 2.5 GPA or higher?

• Yes

• No

• • Have you completed at least one college-level Chemistry, Biology and/or Microbiology course?

• Yes

• No

• • What dates will you be on spring break?

(Open Ended Question)

• Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application