Intern- Environmental

This position supports the Environmental Compliance Section staff by performing technical and administrative functions related to Fats, Oil, and Grease (FOG)and Industrial Pretreatment Program (IPP).

This position will support activities and projects for the pretreatment program , and will be reporting to the Environmental Supervisor.

1. Collaborate on the implementation of the *Cooking Oil Recycling Effort* (CORE) pilot program.

2. Assist with the private lift station inventory.

3. Assist with the analysis and potential expansion of the surcharge program.

4. Maintain the tracking tool for grease interceptor cleaning manifests submitted by system owners/haulers

5. Crosstrain on support activities involving FOG and IPP personnel.

6. All other duties as assigned.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain that required qualification would be:

1. A minimum of a high school diploma or GED issued from an approved GED administrator and currently pursuing a degree in Biology, Sanitary, Environmental, Chemistry, Natural Sciences, or related field preferred.

2. Ability to demonstrate intermediate-level proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

3. Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the candidate's ability to perform successfully in this position will be considered.

4. Must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Class E Driver's License.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and bend, kneel, squat, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Environmental factors include indoor, flat surface, noise, sitting with occasionally walking and standing.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

01

What is the highest degree or level of school you have completed? If currently enrolled, highest degree received.

• High school graduate, diploma or GED from approved GED Administrator
• Some college, no degree
• Associates degree
• Bachelor's degree or higher

02

Do you currently possess a valid class E State of Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

03

If you answered "No" to the above question, are you able to obtain a State of Florida Class E Driver's License prior to employment?

• Yes
• No

04

The pay for this position starts at $17.87 per hour. Are you comfortable with this starting pay?

• Yes
• No

05

Are you aware that this is a part time position, as well, it is not eligible for Medical or Retirement Benefits?

• Yes
• No

06

Please list your major below. If not, type N/A.

07

Please explain how your past experiences make you a strong candidate for the Environmental Intern role.

08

Please describe why you are interested in pursuing an Internship with Toho Water Authority.

Required Question