What are the responsibilities and job description for the COLLEGE CO-OP (CSD) (SAFETY) position at City of Cincinnati?
The Metropolitan Sewer District posted a number of College Co-Op Job Postings for the Spring Semester beginning Jan 19, 2026. Please read through all Job Postings and apply for the position(s) you would like to be evaluated for and/or interviewed for as a Co-Op student.
The Project plans are included in the Job Postings. For more information about the different projects please contact jerrold.ware@cincinnati-oh.gov.
The Priority Deadline for applications is November 24, 2025. Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed by MSD hiring managers before the posting closes on November 30, 2025. If selected for an interview, students will be notified via email as early as the week of November 24, 2025. All applications are accepted through the posting close date.
If selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the email provided during the application process. All applicants should have availability for work scheduled 32 - 40 hours per week.
To Apply
Applicants must first create an account through govenmentjobs.com to apply for this position.
Please click here to create your applicant profile and apply for the College Co-Op/Student Intern opportunity.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with completing your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627.
Interns/Co-ops/Externs for the City of Cincinnati may be performing duties in any potential field within the City's structure. These fields may include office-level work/assignments, fieldwork, and/or civic services. The nature of the work will be based on areas of interest, degree programs, or organizational needs. Candidates should have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
MSD DIVISION OF COMPLIANCE SERVICES (SAFETY)
Mission: To establish a partnership with colleges and universities, exposing as many students as possible to employment opportunities in the Wastewater Industry and help them become experienced professionals in the next generation workforce.
Purpose
Throughout the course of the year a number of college students will join MSD’s staff for a cooperative experience. Under direct supervision of the project manager, the Co-Op will perform assigned work by applying OSHA standards and MSD written program regulations to practical applications. The co-op will interact with other office and field personnel, including management, administrative, operations, collection, and maintenance staff.
Expectations and Deliverables
Logistics: The Co-Op will have a workstation at WWC in the Safety Office when there to aid the Safety rep who reports to WWC.
Training: The Co-Op must be trained on City policies, rules, and regulations. They must also be trained on any MSD Safety programs they will be utilizing including but not limited to Hazard Communication, JHA, Hearing Conservation, PPE, Fall Protection, Confined Space Awareness, and others.
Deliverables: The Co-Op will provide documentation for completed noise exposure surveys, chemical inventories and accompanying SDS, equipment inspections, and any other task requested by the Safety section.
Learning Milestones
Begin Project Work (weeks #1 - 3)
Project Manager and co-op will work together to use the workflow tools to define projects and timelines that ensures that project goals and objectives will be achieved. The projects will be tailored to suit the student’s interests as available.
Continuation of Project Work (weeks #4 - 14)
Investigate solutions, gather information from various sources, and work as necessary to complete project deliverables as well as possible additional ideas on project solutions.
Perform mid-term review of project schedule and timeline at week #8. Make necessary adjustments to meet project objectives and project manager’s expectations.
Prepare Final Documentation and Report Out (weeks #15 - 16)
Conclude projects, where possible.
Provide documentation and discuss with necessary parties to enable continuation of unfinished work.
Summarize and evaluate lessons learned
Conclude projects, where possible.
Provide documentation and discuss with necessary parties to enable continuation of unfinished work.
Summarize and evaluate lessons learned.
Education
In order to qualify for the Intern/Co-op/Extern Program, a student must:
The Project plans are included in the Job Postings. For more information about the different projects please contact jerrold.ware@cincinnati-oh.gov.
The Priority Deadline for applications is November 24, 2025. Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed by MSD hiring managers before the posting closes on November 30, 2025. If selected for an interview, students will be notified via email as early as the week of November 24, 2025. All applications are accepted through the posting close date.
If selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the email provided during the application process. All applicants should have availability for work scheduled 32 - 40 hours per week.
To Apply
Applicants must first create an account through govenmentjobs.com to apply for this position.
Please click here to create your applicant profile and apply for the College Co-Op/Student Intern opportunity.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with completing your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627.
Interns/Co-ops/Externs for the City of Cincinnati may be performing duties in any potential field within the City's structure. These fields may include office-level work/assignments, fieldwork, and/or civic services. The nature of the work will be based on areas of interest, degree programs, or organizational needs. Candidates should have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
MSD DIVISION OF COMPLIANCE SERVICES (SAFETY)
Mission: To establish a partnership with colleges and universities, exposing as many students as possible to employment opportunities in the Wastewater Industry and help them become experienced professionals in the next generation workforce.
Purpose
- Co-ops will aid Wastewater Compliance Service division safety team on a variety of efforts ranging from supporting operations/ maintenance staff, assisting in inspecting fall equipment, monthly equipment inspections, assist in field visits, edit and review job hazard analysis, updating chemical inventory and safety data sheets (SDS) of all seven treatment plants, and review confined space permits.
Throughout the course of the year a number of college students will join MSD’s staff for a cooperative experience. Under direct supervision of the project manager, the Co-Op will perform assigned work by applying OSHA standards and MSD written program regulations to practical applications. The co-op will interact with other office and field personnel, including management, administrative, operations, collection, and maintenance staff.
Expectations and Deliverables
- Candidates should have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment and work independently**
Logistics: The Co-Op will have a workstation at WWC in the Safety Office when there to aid the Safety rep who reports to WWC.
Training: The Co-Op must be trained on City policies, rules, and regulations. They must also be trained on any MSD Safety programs they will be utilizing including but not limited to Hazard Communication, JHA, Hearing Conservation, PPE, Fall Protection, Confined Space Awareness, and others.
Deliverables: The Co-Op will provide documentation for completed noise exposure surveys, chemical inventories and accompanying SDS, equipment inspections, and any other task requested by the Safety section.
Learning Milestones
- Orientation (week #1)
Begin Project Work (weeks #1 - 3)
Project Manager and co-op will work together to use the workflow tools to define projects and timelines that ensures that project goals and objectives will be achieved. The projects will be tailored to suit the student’s interests as available.
Continuation of Project Work (weeks #4 - 14)
Investigate solutions, gather information from various sources, and work as necessary to complete project deliverables as well as possible additional ideas on project solutions.
Perform mid-term review of project schedule and timeline at week #8. Make necessary adjustments to meet project objectives and project manager’s expectations.
Prepare Final Documentation and Report Out (weeks #15 - 16)
Conclude projects, where possible.
Provide documentation and discuss with necessary parties to enable continuation of unfinished work.
Summarize and evaluate lessons learned
Conclude projects, where possible.
Provide documentation and discuss with necessary parties to enable continuation of unfinished work.
Summarize and evaluate lessons learned.
Education
- Must currently be a college student actively taking college classes in a Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Information Technologies, Environmental Science or related engineering or science technology curriculum
In order to qualify for the Intern/Co-op/Extern Program, a student must:
- Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a non-citizen with proof of eligibility to work in the United States
- Individuals under eighteen will require a work permit
- Be enrolled in an accredited institution
- Submit a City job application for employment
- Must pass a drug screen and background check
