Intern II - SA2007 - WATERSHED PROTECTION
City of Denton
Job Description
Effective Date:
05/19/2004
Revision Date:
4/29/2016
Position ID:
SA2007
Career Ladder:
SA
FLSA Designation:
Non-Exempt
Title:
Watershed Protection Intern
Department/Division:
Water/Utilities
Reports to:
Watershed Protection Manager
Definition: Responsible for providing assistance to the watershed department in daily operations
Essential Job Functions:
Assist in routine monitoring of watershed
Assists in construction, deployment, calibration, maintenance and recovery of stream monitoring equipment
Assists with collecting, processing and analyzing water quality data
Develops and performs public outreach activities that may include public schools, special interest groups and neighborhood associations
Assists the Watershed Protection Division with research/literature review of relevant Best Management Practices (BMPs) to protect water quality in the Denton area
Field duties include: rapid habitat assessments, quantitative habitat surveys, and benthic macroinvertebrate sampling. Lab work can include database entry and management, benthic macroinvertebrate
sorting and identification, and calibration of instruments
Applicants should demonstrate knowledge and/or experience in stream assessments using a rapid bioassessment method
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High School Diploma or related degree
Two years college coursework to include one year of science-based coursework
Core Competencies:
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance
Conditions of Employment:
Must have a valid Class “C” Driver’s License prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license within 30 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver’s license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check
Must pass a physical examination
Must be able to work overtime when requested
Must be able to work in all kinds of weather
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
Preferences:
Baccalaureate degree in Environmental Science, Biology or Environmental Engineering
Advanced degree (or enrolled in a graduate program) in Environmental Science, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or related field
Experience with environmental analyses
Experience presenting information to a wide variety of audiences
Knowledge of water quality and related issues
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: M
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: M
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: I
Bending: M
Twisting: I
Climbing: I
Balancing: I
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: N
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of a computer, laboratory equipment, chemicals, and ecological and environmental sampling and monitoring equipment.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an office, outdoors, and in a laboratory environment.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: M
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: M
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: M
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: M
Crouching: M
Crawling: I
Bending: M
Twisting: I
Climbing: I
Balancing: I
Vision: Y
Hearing: Y
Talking: Y
Video Display: N
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the use of a computer, laboratory equipment, chemicals, and ecological and environmental sampling and monitoring equipment.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed in an office, outdoors, and in a laboratory environment.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.