COLLEGE CO-OP (CSD) (COMMERCIAL WASTE) Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cincinnati/jobs/newprint/4851949) Apply  COLLEGE CO-OP (CSD) (COMMERCIAL WASTE) Salary $32,760.00 - $46,113.60 Annually Location Ohio 45202, OH Job Type Part-time Unclassified Job Number 25-01508 Department Metropolitan Sewer District Opening Date 02/28/2025 Closing Date 3/28/2025 12:59 PM Eastern + Description + Benefits + Questions General Statement of Duties The Metropolitan Sewer District posted a number of College Co-Op Job Postings for the Summer Semester beginning May 26, 2025 . Please read through all Job Postings and apply for the position(s) you would like to be evaluated for and/or interviewed for as a Co-Op student. The Project plans are included in the Job Postings. For more information about the different projects please contact jerrold.ware@cincinnati-oh.gov (alexandria.white@cincinnati-oh.gov) . ThePriority Deadlinefor applications isMarch 10, 2025. Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed by MSD hiring managers before the posting closes on March28, 2025. If selected for an interview, students will be notified via email as early as the week of March 10, 2025. All applications are accepted through the posting close date. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the email provided during the application process. All applicants should have availability for work scheduled 32 - 40 hours per week. TO APPLY: Applicants must first create an account through govenmentjobs.com to apply for this position. Please click here (https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/cincinnati) to create your applicant profile and apply for the College Co-Op/Student Intern opportunity. If you are experiencing technical difficulties with completing your application, please call theNEOGOVHelp Line at 855-524-5627. Interns/Co-ops/Externs for the City of Cincinnati may be performing duties in any potential field within the City's structure. These fields may include office-level work/assignments, fieldwork, and/or civic services. The nature of the work will be based on areas of interest, degree programs, or organizational needs. Candidates should have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. Minimum Qualifications (KSAs) MSD DIVISION OF COMPLIANCE SERVICES - COMMERCIAL WASTE GROUP Mission: Our goal is to collaborate with colleges and universities to provide students with valuable exposure to career opportunities in the wastewater industry, helping them develop the skills and experience needed to become the next generation of professionals in this essential field. Purpose: To attract and cultivate bright and energetic college students and maintain ongoing partnerships with colleges and universities. It is our goal to expose these students to our Industrial Customers as well as career opportunities in water resource management and the environmental sciences. The Co-op program also serves as a recruitment tool to assist the Compliance Services Division (CSD) Industrial Waste Group in hiring full-time personnel. Overview: Are you passionate about environmental sustainability and eager to gain hands-on experience in managing industrial waste? Join us as a Co-op student with the Commercial Waste Group and embark on a journey of learning and professional growth. As a Co-op student, you'll have the unique opportunity to work closely with our team, conducting inspections of industrial facilities in the Greater Cincinnati area. Dive deep into understanding how industrial waste is managed on a large scale basis while forging valuable connections with key industry players. You'll witness firsthand how local government collaborates with industries to safeguard the environment. Throughout your Co-op experience, you'll be involved in a variety of impactful projects, including managing databases of Industrial Users within the District, conducting Annual and Focused inspections, and mastering basic report writing. You may even have the chance to conduct sampling under the guidance of experienced staff. Under the mentorship of Environmental Safety Specialists or Industrial Investigators, you'll receive personalized guidance as you navigate through your tasks and projects. Our goal is to provide you with a dynamic learning environment that complements your classroom education, allowing you to apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to special projects and initiatives, gaining exposure to a wide range of tasks performed by the Commercial Waste Group. This Co-op experience is designed to not only reinforce your existing skills but also to nurture new talents, setting you up for success in your future career endeavors. If you're ready to make a meaningful impact in the field of environmental management and gain invaluable hands-on experience, we invite you to join us in the Commercial Waste Group. Take the first step towards a rewarding and fulfilling Co-op experience today! Learning Expectations and Deliverables: The Co-op students will be assigned to work with the Commercial Waste group Investigators, Environmental Safety Specialists, or Pretreatment Specialists. They will be performing a variety of functions - combining databases, identifying any shortcomings in the programs, brainstorming solutions and auditing records. This will involve office work and may involve field work. The co-op student will be trained on the iPACs database, CagisDocs system, and GIS system. Deliverables - + Budget: Salary of student; student is tentatively scheduled to work from May through August. Supervisory staff time. + Logistics: Student will be located in the MSD/CSD building, 1st floor. The co-op student will drive a city vehicle to conduct inspections. + Training: The student will be trained on Industrial Waste Group policies and procedures. The student is expected to have basic computer and filing skills; however MSD personnel will provide instruction on proprietary databases. Learning Milestones: + Summer Semester 2025 + Industrial Waste Group Orientation. (week 1) + Work on Project (weeks 2 through 11) + Completion of project/report out. (week 12) Education: + Student must have a valid Driver’s license. + The student should have but not ultimately required to have a background in business administration, accounting, communications, environmental science or engineering. + In addition to their primary project, students will be expected to perform other industrial waste tasks and help in other areas as assistance is needed. HR Contact: Jerrold Ware,Jerrold.Ware@cincinnati-oh.gov Required Education and Experience In order to qualify for the Intern/Co-op/Extern Program, a student must: + Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a non-citizen with proof of eligibility to work in the United States + Individuals under eighteen will require a work permit + Be enrolled in an accredited institution + Submit a City job application for employment + Must pass a drug screen and background check The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting. The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units. The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. Holidays The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include: New Year's Day Martin Luther King Day President's Day Memorial Day Juneteenth Independence Day Labor Day Veterans' Day Thanksgiving Day Day after Thanksgiving Christmas Health Insurance The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan. Eligible dependents include: Legal Spouse or Equal Partner Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order") Step-child Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian Basic Life Insurance A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group. Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors. Flexible Benefits Plans Healthcare Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members. Dependent Care Flex Spending Account City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses. Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount. Healthy Lifestyles Program City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses. Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan. Retirement Plan The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-timeemployees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees. Deferred Compensation As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts. 01 By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the Human Resources staff and hiring department(s). Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions. The Human Resources staff will verify that you meet the minimum qualifications as outlined in the job posting, based on the information provided in your application and in these answers. 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