The Position

The Research and Innovation Department is currently seeking an intern for it's Integrated Water Resource Technology Research division.

This position assists with projects to promote the development and engagement of new technologies and innovative operations at Clean Water Services (CWS).

Additional Internship Information:

Essential Functions

(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)

Assists with assigned research projects, directed by mentor and senior personnel. Example projects include; research on advanced gas and water quality sensing, greenhouse gas emissions from wastewater recovery facilities, the collection system, and other CWS-operated sources, and basic sampling efforts to support research studies.

Assists with installation, operation, basic maintenance, and troubleshooting of continuous sensing devices for water and air.

Assists with study design, data acquisition, data analysis, reporting and presenting of findings for forensic and research studies focused on identifying unknown gases and quantifying emissions.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE OF:

SKILL IN:

ABILITY TO:

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

A current or recently graduated student with a Bachelor's Degree, or student working towards a Master's Degree inenvironmental engineering, environmental science, water resources, hydrology, ecological engineering, or other relatedscience.

6 months experience with Fourier-Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy equipment, forensic gas detection, and/or greenhouse gas emission measurements is preferred.

Applications submitted with a cover letter are preferred.

Upon selection, candidate must possess and maintain a valid State issued driver's license.

Additional Information

Reasonable Accommodation

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process shouldcontact Human Resources at 503.681.3600 or TDD 503.681.3601.

Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender,national origin, marital status, age, uniformed service, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to therecruitment process or any aspect of employment.

Depending on hours worked and duration of the position, temporary employees may qualify for an offer of medical benefits, deferred compensation, and employee discounts. Temporary employees are eligible for sick leave at the rate of .0334 per hour worked upon beginning employment and may carry over up to 40 hours into the next calendar year.