Water Conservation Intern

Performs entry level work under the direction of the Water Conservation Program Manager. This position performs a variety of tasks related to water conservation and involves some field work in dealing with the public in transmitting the water conservation message to our city.

• Provide support to the water conservation team.
• Carry out notifications and tracking of commercial sprinkler system irrigation system inspections.
• Assist with customer irrigation system evaluations.
• Provide basic office functions, such as computer and excel support
• Attend and assist with planning and promotion of water conservation program events.
• Other duties as assigned related to water conservation.

Required Education and Experience

• High school diploma.

• Current enrollment in a college or university studying the following disciplines: Biology, Geology, Geography, Environmental Sciences & Policy, Agriculture, Engineering, Communications, Public Administration or related field.

 
Preferred Education and Certifications

• Associate’s degree in Biology, Geology, Geography, Environmental Sciences & Policy, Agriculture, Engineering, Communications, Public Administration or related field.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel.

• Strong interest in or familiarity in or around water conservation as it relates to municipal government.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members, city staff, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in both oral and written communication.
• Skilled in operating computers and utilizing Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), data entry systems, and presentation software; familiarity with data analysis tools and GIS mapping is a plus.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage scheduling, meet deadlines, and maintain dependability in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to understand water efficiency policy and practice at local, state and national levels.
• Ability to understand municipal water system operations. 
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to communicate with other employees and the public in a courteous and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, the public, elected officials, and boards and commissions. 
• Ability to learn the use of native plants in landscapes.
• Ability to learn landscape irrigation. 
• Must be able to wear city provided uniform and city issued personal protective equipment, steel-toed leather boots, gloves, eye protection, head protection, safety vest, and ear protection.
• Workers must be able to follow safety procedures and use safety equipment to ensure personal, public, and personnel safety.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle and feel items, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to lift or move 50 lbs. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be considered.

Working Environment 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; extreme cold and extreme heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but occasionally loud. 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.