College Intern - Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Engineering

General Description

Perform entry level professional duties of moderate difficulty providing the opportunity for professional training in various offices throughout the City. Work is performed under direct supervision. This internship is located at the Glendale Wastewater Treatment Plant at 1825 Glendale Street in Lakeland, FL. Interns will work a maximum of 30 hours a week. This internship begins in June.

Essential Functions

• Sample and analyze water, wastewater, and related substances for BOD, nutrients, metals, and microanalysis
• Gain knowledge of basic chemistry and biology principles
• Gain knowledge of laboratory safety regulations
• Work with computerized equipment
• Provide professional support such as tracking and charting citywide performance measures; developing tracking methods and gathering performance data
• Conduct self-reading as assigned, correcting errors as they are found
• Conduct special studies in conjunction with a project, analyzing data and making recommendations based upon studies

Additional Responsibilities

• Perform related work as required

Qualifications

• Enrollment as a Senior in an accredited college or university in a major relating to Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Engineering, or Microbiology

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Skills in the use of personal computers and standard office equipment
• Knowledge of common laboratory safety measures
• Knowledge of standard laboratory principles, terminology, materials, and equipment
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suites
• Keyboarding skills
• Ability to promptly and effectively complete tasks
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, other City employees and the general public
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, and to request clarification when needed

Working Environment/Conditions

• Requires sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time, exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a recurring basis, routine keyboard operations
• The job risks exposure to no significant environmental hazards
• The job requires normal visual acuity, and field of vision, hearing and speaking

City of Lakeland Information

• All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination)
• Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders
• Test times and locations to be announced

EEO Statement

The City of Lakeland is an equal opportunity/equal access employer and a drug free workplace

Benefits

There are no benefits available for full-time or part-time temporary employees.

Application Instructions

Note: Not submitting your resumé with your application will result in your application being disqualified.