Safety & Environmental Compliance Student

Classification: Student

Work Hours: 15-29 hours/week: M - F, 7AM-4PM 

About KUB: KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 501,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role: This position is intended to support the safety and environmental regulatory compliance work groups. Duties may include, but will not be limited to: conducting research and drafting concise summaries on safety and environmental issues, regulations, and technologies; assisting with the development of procedures, spreadsheets, job aids, and training materials; assisting with or conducting field assignments, site visits, facility audits, and inspections; assisting with the development of event materials; and conducting administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and data analysis. Other projects, tasks, and duties will be assigned as needed. 

Qualifications

Physical Requirements:

Works primarily in an office setting, but regular field visits and activities required. Requires bending, stooping, some lifting, working in awkward and strenuous positions at times, and mobility over rough terrain. The physical demands above are intended to relate to the approximate physical demands of the classification.

Minimum Requirements:

Must be and maintain full-time student status of an accredited college or university pursuing an Associates, Bachelors, or a graduate-level degree

Have and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher

Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Good oral and written communication

Excellent attention to detail

Must possess basic computer skills

Valid driver's license

Preferred Requirements: 

Pursuing a Bachelors or advanced degree in Safety, Environmental Sciences, Geography or other related science or engineering degree from an accredited college or university

Ability to write reports, summaries, and articles that require minimal review

Experience with using MS Office, Microstation, AutoCad, and/or Geographical Information Systems (Intergraph and/or ESRI)

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Strong organizational skills

Selection Process

About the Selection Process:

Phase 1 – Apply online at www.kub.org

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

*KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer