Paraprofessional Intern - Engineering & Construction
Description
PROJECT SUMMARY:
1. Project Title: District-Wide Combined Sewer Overflow (CSO)/Collection System updates in Geographical Information System (GIS)
Project Description: Review of Project-Specific CSO/Collection System line work and GIS Support
- Review and QC historic and current CSO/Collection systems sewer alignment, facilities and future easement/property data
- Work with GIS department to enter data into GIS
- Track and review on-going design project updates
- Assist in collection system asset condition process for updating, reporting, and management
- Business process development/analysis and workflow documentation
- Data analysis and QA/QC
2. Project Title: Various Planning, Plant and Collection System Project Support
Project Description: Support project management activities
- Assist in procurement of a consultant including assistance in the development of project RFPs
- Review invoices, progress reports and schedules
- Assist with review of Project Clean Lake (CSO long-term control plan) program-level project schedules and coordination
- Sharepoint/Kahua project file maintenance/management
3. Project Title: Geotechnical, Tunnel and CSO/Collections Deliverables review
Project Description: Review project deliverables (Drawings, specifications, reports) and assist PMs with collection and distribution of formal review comments
- Review drawings, specifications, geotechnical and other reports
- Assist project PMs with consolidation of comments generated by review team
- Distribute and track comment resolution as it pertains to project
- Environmental Stewardship: Initiating and maintaining effective practices of environmental sustainability through commitment to a better tomorrow, a healthy environment, and strong communities.
- Ethics, Honesty, and Transparency: Initiating and maintaining effective practices of environmental sustainability through commitment to a better tomorrow, a health environment, and strong communities.
- Customer Focus: Individual and organizational commitment to providing value-added service to our external and internal Includes attitude, knowledge, technical support, and quality service in a timely manner.
- Balanced and Informed Decision Making: Quality decisions based on objective metrics, analysis of our systems, customer needs and organizational goals.
- Progressive Culture: Initiating and facilitating positive Embracing and promoting innovation that benefits the District, our industry, and the region.
- Accountability: A consistent willingness to accept responsibility, account for one's actions, and deliver on individual and collective commitments.
- Respect: Demonstrating high regard, value, and consideration for self, others, community, and environment.
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
Academic Status/Standing:
- Candidate must be enrolled in school or must have graduated within 24 months from the date of application.
Field of Study:
- Declared Majors: Civil Engineering or a related field of study
Degree Program Levels:
- Bachelors degree
- Master/Doctoral Degree
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Candidate must be able to work a minimum of 20 up to 40 hours per week. Working hours are Monday - Friday during normal business hours.
- Candidate must be able to commit to a 6-month assignment with an option to extend the assignment at NEORSD's discretion. This internship program provides for a time-limited role at NEORSD with no express or implied guarantee of future employment beyond the assignment period. This position is governed by all applicable NEORSD administrative policies, practices and procedures related to temporary employees.
- Candidate must possess a valid driver's license with a driving record in accordance with the District's acceptable guidelines.
The District requires protective footwear (i.e., steel or composite-toed) when working in the plants, pump stations, construction sites, public rights-of-way and other posted areas. New hires are required to have protective footwear, meeting the following criteria, on the first day of employment: 1) Must be ANSI 241-1999 or ASTM F-2412/2413 (2005) certified, 2) Must have a steel or composite protective toe, 3) Must be, at a minimum, a 6" work boot or 6" hiker-style boot (Note: shoes are not permitted), 4) Must have a slip-resistant sole. It is also recommended, but not required, that footwear be waterproof and have included a shank to protect the bottom of the foot.
NEORSD, an Equal Opportunity Employer
The Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce, recognizing the full range of human differences and similarities. Through our unwavering efforts to leverage the potential of our diversity, we continually strive to build and foster an environment that respects each individual. We encourage and promote innovation, and provide opportunities for all employees to interact, communicate, and realize the full potential of their talents.
Our Employee Benefits & Wellness Programs
We offer a comprehensive employee benefits package including Health Insurance Coverage, Various Retirement Planning Options (Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and Deferred Compensation Plans), Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Free Parking at our facilities, Corporate Discounts, and more! We also have an active Health & Wellness Program that promotes a life/work balance.
NEORSD supports the use of hybrid work as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity and better prepares the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for hybrid work. hybrid eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
DISCLAIMER: The information outlined in this job description indicates the general nature and type of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities or competencies required of employees within this classification.
This internship is a temporary position, this position comes with no express or implied guarantee of future employment beyond the assignment period. This potion is governed by all applicable NEORSD administrative policies, practices and procedures related to temporary employees.