Intern-Environmental Services, Wastewater Treatment Plant Operations

INTERN WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT DIVISION

PART-TIME INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY

Casual non-benefited employees are limited to working no more than twenty-five (25) hours per week and no more than 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30).

Paid intern positions are available within the Environmental Services Department. The positions are an excellent part-time opportunity for an individual with a strong background in mathematics physics engineering chemistry and/or biology wishing to obtain work experience in the Environmental Studies field. Current student enrollment is not required.

Enrichment Opportunities

• Learn and work with the Citys wastewater treatment plant operations group SCADA system and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Obtain a California State Water Resources Control Board Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator-In-Training (OIT) certificate and learn concepts of wastewater treatment processes. Hours of experience with the OIT certificate will count towards the required 1800 hours required to become a certified operator.

Hours: the selected candidate will work under supervision on weekdays between 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. The specific days and hours will be decided by the hiring manager in consultation with the selected candidate.

(May include but are not limited to the following):

• Learn and understand the basics of wastewater treatment and apply those skills under direct supervision.
• As needed opportunity to enroll in online self-paced training on wastewater topics to prepare for certification testing.
• Learn to operate a wide variety of pumps valves and gates.
• Learn and understand the operation of wastewater treatment equipment such as blowers mechanical bar screens chemical dosing equipment collectors drives aerators and motor control centers.
• Lean to monitor read and calculate wastewater flow through various Water Pollution Control Plant treatment processes using meters gauges routine visual inspections and the plants distributive control system.
• Observe the collection of grab and composite samples for process control and NPDES Permit compliance.
• Logs test results meter readings flow rates preventative maintenance activities and other data.
• Logs events related to operations and logs process control changes.
• Writes and follows up on work orders for corrective maintenance.
• Job shadows WPCP operators performing operational rounds to inspect pumps motors chemical storage and dosing equipment distributive controls and other equipment for proper operation.
• Observes WPCP operators performing basic to moderately complex preventative maintenance tasks on plant equipment such as greasing changing oil and replacing parts.
• Participates in technical skills development and safety training programs; learns safety rules regulations and emergency procedures.
• Attend briefing meetings regularly and apply that knowledge systematically and diligently.
• Work effectively with City staff consultants administrators and the general public; the candidate is expected to conduct him/herself in a highly professional manner at all times while representing the City.
• Assists City staff with other duties as desired including some administrative tasks as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Position requires prolonged sitting standing walking on level uneven and slippery surfaces reaching twisting turning kneeling bending squatting and stooping in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires grasping repetitive hand movement and fine coordination in using a computer keyboard and certain tools. The position also requires near and far vision when reading written work related documents and using a computer. Acute hearing is required when providing phone and personal customer service. The need to lift drag carry and push equipment tools and supplies up to 50 pounds is also required. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.

Education and Experience

The minimum qualifications for education and experience can be met in one of the following ways:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

• Interest in Environmental Studies and willingness to learn.
• Positive work attitude reliable and responsible.
• Abilityto write and communicate concisely and effectively.
• Proficientcomputer skillswith basic knowledgeof MS WordExcel and OneDrive.
• Advanced computer skills may include (not required) Microsoft SharePoint Microsoft Teams and SCADA.
• Good organizational skills detail-oriented and good data keeper.

License/Certificates:
Possession and continued maintenance of a valid California class C drivers license and a safe driving record or the ability to provide alternate transportation which is approved by the appointing authority.

APPLICATION PROCESS
If you are interested in this opportunity please submit your online City of Sunnyvale 1) employment application2) responses to the supplemental questions and 3) a resumetotheDepartmentofHuman Resources.

City application forms completed in full are required as is a resume.Candidates are asked to fully describe any training education experience and/or skills relevant to this position. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application please do not indicate see resume on the application or supplemental questions. Electronic applications may be submitted on-line through the Citys employment page;go to Search: Jobs.

INFORMATION ABOUT PROOF OF EDUCATION

Any successful candidate selected by the hiring department will be required to submit proof of education (i.e. original copy of the diploma or college/university transcripts).A candidate with education obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credential evaluation service at the candidates expense to determine its equivalency in the United States. Candidates may utilize any third-party agency for the evaluation. If you search education equivalency verification or similar online you will obtain results for agencies that provide this evaluation service.