About the Department

This is a great opportunity for a student to learn about water resource management at a municipal level. Duties include, but are not limited to, inspection, maintenance, and associated data collection of stormwater wetlands, ponds, and other infrastructure, as well as other assigned tasks.. Work is performed under the supervision of the stormwater specialist/project coordinator. Hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7 am - 3 pm. Preferred dates are May 18 through August 21 but open to adjustment to work with school schedules and other commitments.

Position Duties

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Assists with data entry relating to surface water resources management.
• Assists with project and pond inspection.
• Assists with stormwater utility work.
• Assists with stormwater maintenance agreement tracking.
• Assists with development of stormwater and environmental plans and reports.
• Conducts field observations of projects and assists when needed in the record plan process.
• Conducts pond surveys using small, motorized watercraft.
• Assists with maintenance tasks and other duties as assigned.
• Works with other employees, contractors and contracted services.
• Updates and maintains GIS data.
• Prepares and maintains proper inspection files and records.
• Keeps the stormwater specialist/project coordinator informed of work activities and problems.
• Assists with inquiries from contractors and residents about stormwater issues and projects.
• Ensures proper handling of complaints and makes recommendations to supervisor where justified.
• Strives to use team philosophy whenever and wherever possible.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• •Thorough knowledge of computer software, including Office, databases and GIS.
  •Thorough skill creating records, reports and files related to water resources and infrastructure.
  •Thorough skill operating standard office equipment and applicable hardware and software.
  •Thorough skill operating standard tools of the trade.
  •Ability to make arithmetic computations using whole numbers, fractions and decimals.
  •Ability to compute rates, ratios and percentages.
  •Ability to carry out duties and assignments independently, being attentive to detail.
  •Ability to manage schedule and prioritize job duties in an effective manner.
  •Ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the public as well as other city staff.
  •Ability to perform administrative functions and tasks as required to maintain records and prepare reports.
  •Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience 

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Physical Requirements

This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires speaking or hearing and repetitive motions and frequently requires standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and lifting; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important information to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, use of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic). 

Special Requirements 

• Valid driver's license in the State of Minnesota.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Preference for a candidate working on a bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, water resources or related field, but not required.