Water Conservation Intern – Irrigation Assessor
About The Position
The Irrigation Assessor intern performs irrigation assessments for residential and large property customers as part of the Outdoor Water Assessment program; compiles data; creates written reports based on assessment findings; educates customers about outdoor water conservation best management practices; performs general garden and landscape maintenance functions; and may assist in general conservation projects. Applicants must be currently enrolled in a college program and must demonstrate 1 year of customer service experience. No prior experience with irrigation required, interns will receive two weeks of comprehensive training prior to starting field work. This is a seasonal, 40 hour per week position that reports to the Water Conservation Specialist lead. The anticipated start date for this May 18th with an approximate end date in mid-September.
Requirements
- An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
- Education: High School diploma or GED with current enrollment in a college program or recent graduate (within 6 months) with coursework related to horticulture, conservation, environmental science, engineering, hydrology, GIS, or physical sciences. Students currently enrolled in a 2-year or technical program will also be considered.
- Skills: Must exhibit strong customer service skills, interpersonal communication, and collaboration skills.
- Abilities: Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees. Communicate effectively and professionally both verbally and in writing. Maintain accurate records. Organize materials and equipment to accomplish tasks. Work in most weather conditions.
- Licenses and/or Certificates: Colorado driver's license with a good driving history.
Nice To Haves
- Interest in water conservation, resource conservation, environmental education, or water utility operations.
- Basic Microsoft Office experience.
- Knowledge of Colorado and western water issues.
Responsibilities
- Daily performs physical assessments of irrigation systems
- Compiles data to create detailed reports of inspection findings
- Daily interacts and communicates directly with city of Aurora customers
- Analyzes water use and consumption data
- Educates homeowners on water efficiency practices and irrigation systems
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
- Diverse community
- Competitive total compensation package
- Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
- Light rail station minutes away
- On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs
- Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
- Access to innovation workspaces
- Rewarding public sector work impacting a large and diverse community
- Growing city and employee population
- Competitive total compensation package
- Rich benefits package with low employee costs
- Generous paid leave program
- 100% funded Employee and Family Care Leave Program
- Retirement pension plan and 457b plans available
- Subsidized recreation center pass, on-site fitness centers and wellness programs
- Continued education and career advancement opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
High school or GED
