INTERNSHIP - WATER & SEWER OPERATIONS (TEMP/FT/NO BENEFITS) - Harford County MD
Perryman, MD
About the Job
Nature of Work
Be advised the Department of Public Works - Division of W&S is currently recruiting for internship positions in the following three (3) areas:
Examples of Duties
The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary to accomplish the work of the department.
Drinking Water Operator Internship
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED Certificate.
SAFETY:
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations, and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position.
FRINGE BENEFITS
(Effective July 1, 2023)
ANNUAL LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment and cannot be taken until successful completion of probationary period, EXCESS of 40 DAYS [320 hours] will be deposited into an 106 Premium Reimbursement Account.
0 months - 3 years 1 day per month (12 days per year)
4 years - 9 years 1 ¼ days per month (15 days per year)
10 years - 15 years 1 ¾ days per month (21 days per year)
Over 15 years 2 days per month (24 days per year)
* Please note that leave is prorated according to your status determined by actual hours worked*
SICK LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment (UMLIMITED ACCUMULATION)
1 day is allowed after first month of employment
1 ¼ days per month accumulation
PERSONAL LEAVE - For new employees, personal leave is prorated according to schedule below, for the first year only. Any employee on board as of December 31st of each year automatically receives 8 days as of January 1st the following year. (NOTE: Personal Leave may not be taken until successful completion of probationary period; personal leave will be lost if not taken before December 31st of each year.)
1/1 to 1/31 6 days 4/1 to 4/30 3 days
2/1 to 2/28 5 days 5/1 to 5/31 2 days
3/1 to 3/31 4 days 6/1 to 6/30 1 day
Be advised the Department of Public Works - Division of W&S is currently recruiting for internship positions in the following three (3) areas:
- Drinking Water Operator Internship
- Wastewater Operator Internship
- Wastewater Mechanic Internship
Examples of Duties
The following examples illustrate the work performed in the positions in the class. Positions may require some or all of these examples depending on the organization of work within the department. The list is not inclusive. A position may require related duties not listed, if necessary to accomplish the work of the department.
Drinking Water Operator Internship
- Under the oversight of a trained operator, work within the W&S Operations Division supporting Drinking Water Operations staff in performing operational laboratory duties, monitoring treatment systems, obtaining readings, operating valves and pumps, inspecting equipment, and other duties
- Under the oversight of a trained operator, work within the W&S Operations Division supporting Wastewater Operations staff in performing operational laboratory duties, monitoring treatment systems, obtaining readings, operating valves and pumps, inspecting equipment, and other duties
- A wastewater operator intern may also be trained as a wastewater mechanic intern
- Under the oversight of a trained mechanic, work within the W&S Operations Division supporting the Wastewater Operations staff in performing maintenance duties such as preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance, obtaining readings, testing equipment, installing new equipment, and other duties
- A wastewater mechanic intern may also be trained as a wastewater operator intern
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
- Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively on a team project
- Ability to express ideas, information, and analysis in a clear and concise manner
- Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form using clear, concise, and understandable language.
Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of a GED Certificate.
SAFETY:
Must comply with all Federal (OSHA), State of Maryland (MOSH), safety regulations, and applicable Harford County safety policies, procedures, or manual as required for this position.
FRINGE BENEFITS
(Effective July 1, 2023)
ANNUAL LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment and cannot be taken until successful completion of probationary period, EXCESS of 40 DAYS [320 hours] will be deposited into an 106 Premium Reimbursement Account.
0 months - 3 years 1 day per month (12 days per year)
4 years - 9 years 1 ¼ days per month (15 days per year)
10 years - 15 years 1 ¾ days per month (21 days per year)
Over 15 years 2 days per month (24 days per year)
* Please note that leave is prorated according to your status determined by actual hours worked*
SICK LEAVE - Begin accruing first day of employment (UMLIMITED ACCUMULATION)
1 day is allowed after first month of employment
1 ¼ days per month accumulation
PERSONAL LEAVE - For new employees, personal leave is prorated according to schedule below, for the first year only. Any employee on board as of December 31st of each year automatically receives 8 days as of January 1st the following year. (NOTE: Personal Leave may not be taken until successful completion of probationary period; personal leave will be lost if not taken before December 31st of each year.)
1/1 to 1/31 6 days 4/1 to 4/30 3 days
2/1 to 2/28 5 days 5/1 to 5/31 2 days
3/1 to 3/31 4 days 6/1 to 6/30 1 day
Source : Harford County MD