Position Information Functional TitleStudent Intern - Water Quality Recruitment Category TypeStudent Intern Functional CategoryStudent Intern GradeGS.01 FLSA StatusNon-Exempt Requisition NumberSI25-016 Number of Vacancies1 Job LevelStaff Job CodeN/A Job Description Summary Organization NameWater Quality Reports toWater Quality Operations Section Manager Full or Part TimeFull Time If Part Time how many hours per week Regular or TemporaryTemporary Position End Date (if temporary)08/08/2025 Work Schedule 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Monday – Friday Position LocationSilver Spring Position Summary Information General Summary TheStudent Intern – Water Qualitywill assist with functions related to drinking water compliance issues, water quality customer complaint response, emergency response preparedness, and distribution system monitoring. Essential Functions + Water quality (pH, chlorine, conductivity, etc.) data analysis + Assist with water quality monitoring panel operations and maintenance + Observe/assist with customer complaint handling and correspondence + Assist with operation and inventory for water quality response laboratory instrumentation + Attend meetings regarding water utility response laboratory instrumentation + Attend meetings regarding water utility operations, water quality regulation, customer issues, etc + Review/respond to customer complaint data ad develop reports on metrics + Assist with lead and copper rule compliance program + Assist with source water protection monitoring and studies Other Functions + Process/record sample data to develop baseline for emergency response equipment + Evaluate source water monitoring data + Perform other duties, as assigned Work Environment And Physical Demands + Field work with monitoring equipment at water filtration plants and pumping stations + Reservoir monitoring sampling + Bench top laboratory work + Office/desk environment about 50% of time Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities + Ability to use MS Office applications + Knowledge of laboratory procedures Minimum Education, Experience Requirements + College student majoring in engineering, environmental science, chemistry, biology, or other related discipline + Successful completion of college-level chemistry, biology and microbiology coursework + Basic laboratory skills Additional Requirements + MS Office proficiency + Must be able to meet and follow laboratory safety requirements Preferences + Completion of coursework in hydrology, fluid mechanics + Non-academic laboratory experience SalaryCommensurate with education and experience Posting Detail Information EEO Statement AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER It is the policy of the Commission to select new employees and to promote current employees without regard to race, sexual orientation, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, or handicap. The Commission does not discriminate against qualified individuals with a disability and will make reasonable accommodation for any disability that does not result in undue hardship for the Commission. Close Date Open Until FilledYes Special Instructions to Applicants Additional Information All applicants selected will be subject to drug screening and a background check/verification. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). + * Will you, now or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status? + Yes + No + * Are you actively enrolled in an accredited college/university? + Yes + No + * Do you have a 2.5 GPA or higher? + Yes + No + * Have you completed at least one college-level Chemistry, Biology and/or Microbiology course? + Yes + No + * What dates will you be on spring break? (Open Ended Question) + Are you an eligible veteran of any branch of the armed forces who has received an honorable discharge or Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Military Service, the spouse of an eligible veteran who has a service-connected disability or the surviving spouse of a deceased eligible veteran? + Yes + No Applicant Documents Required Documents + Resume + Unofficial Transcripts Optional Documents + Cover Letter/Letter of Application