Intern – Department of Water Utilities Department Job Application

Overview

Position Title: Intern

Company: City Of Beaumont

Location: Beaumont, TX

Job Description:

The City of Beaumont does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at (409) 880-3777 or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. ox 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining whether an applicant meets the minimum qualifications for an advertised position.

Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required
• Performs work assignments accurately and precisely from oral or written instructions with a minimum of assistance. Accurately and precisely performs a variety of standard and specialized chemical and bacteriological tests at the municipal wastewater treatment plant; tests samples from the treatment plant and reports results; tests samples of wastewater taken from various rivers, bayous, drainage ditches, and related areas for possible pollution.

Requirements:

• Ability to use laboratory scales and related equipment; ability to perform standard laboratory examinations; ability to record data, maintain records, and compile reports; ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions; skills in laboratory procedures and the operation of laboratory equipment.
• Constantly sees, hears and stands; frequently bends, walks, performs data entry, operates a PC, writes by hand, cleans, lifts, carries objects weighing up to 50 lbs., printer, uses measuring equipment, requires excellent eye/hand coordination and manual dexterity; infrequently answers telephone, rides in a boat to collect samples, operates a fax machine.
• Graduation from high school supplemented by some college chemistry and/or biology (must provide a copy of transcript). Experience in water laboratory testing and analysis preferred.
• Knowledge of methods and techniques for wastewater analysis preferred; pH, BOD, COD, DO, oil and grease, ammonia nitrogen, fecal coliform, biotoxicity analysis, detergents; preparing chemical solutions and reagents.