Sustainability CITY City of Denton
DENTON Job Description
Title: Student Aide (Mayor's Summer Youth Program) — Sustainability
Position ID: SA0002
Department/Division: Utilities
Reports to: Sustainability & Customer Initiatives Manager
FLSA Designation: Non-Exempt
Safety Sensitive: No
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for providing direct support to Sustainability Department.
Essential Functions:
• Create fliers for various workshops and upcoming events using Canva
• Attend and assist with workshops, volunteer events and outreach events (including tours,
tabling and presentations) hosted by the Sustainability Department
• Engage with citizens in order to educate them about the Sustainability Department
• Update database with sign-in sheet information
• Take photos at events
• Assist with the development and implementation of programs including: Monarch City USA,
Bee City USA, Learn 2 Conserve, Sustainability Workshops, Denton Sustainable Schools and
Recycling Education.
• Assist with programs and maintenance at Clear Creek Natural Heritage Center
• Regular and punctual attendance
• Professional appearance required
Additional Duties:
• Inventory and store materials for Denton Sustainable Schools
• Update or create databases that could be used for outreach
• Implement Surveys or research for Sustainability or Clear Creek
• Assist with the development and implementation of Green Team and Green Business
• Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
• Must be enrolled in High School or equivalent or a recent graduate
• Must be between the ages of 16 to 21 years of age
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
• Ability to interact with customers professionally
Job Description Template — Job Code
Page 2 of 3
Ability to remain productive while performing daily tasks
Conditions of Employment:
• Must be a resident of the City of Denton
• Must pass a drug test, criminal history background check, and social security number
verification check
Must be able to work Monday through Friday (15-20 hours per week)
Preferences:
Knowledge of standard office programs, such as Microsoft Office.
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The bold and 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%)
1 = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
1. Standing: )
2. Sitting: E
3. Walking: M
4. Lifting: 1
5. Carrying: )
6. Push ing/Pulling: 1
7. Overhead Work: A
8. Fine Dexterity: E
9. Kneeling: I
10.Crouching:
11.Crawling: A
12.Bending: I
13.Twisting:
14.Climbing: I
Job Description Template — Job Code
Page 3 of 3
15.Balancing:
16.Vision: Y
17.Hearing: Y
18.Talking: Y
19.Video Display: Y
20.Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
Participants will receive and must wear uniform - staff shirt and hat.
Staff will use brooms, dust pans, etc. to clean area. May also use types of detergent to spot clean
surfaces.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed outside located at the entrance to Water Works
Park and may involve standing for long periods of time outdoors in 90-105 degree heat.
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.
Effective Date: Feb 27, 2018
Revision Date: Mar 15, 2019