What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Aide - Engineering position at ONONDAGA COUNTY WATER AUTHORITY?
Under immediate supervision, employees perform a wide variety of basic and routine assignments that assist in the normal functioning of governmental operation. Employees perform a variety of routine manual, clerical or recreational work in governmental agencies. This allows for the smooth flow of governmental operations when additional staffing is needed. Although the majority of participants work only during the summer season as needed and available, employees may also work during other seasons of the year. This job may function in any governmental jurisdiction and be supervised by regular governmental employees. There is no supervision of other employees exercised in this classification. Does related work as required. Summer Aide
Position is Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
The summer aide in the Engineering department will be responsible for Lead Service Study and Backflow Prevention Program research, identification and data management.
Typical activities for Lead Service Study include performing various data management activities, working with MS Office (e.g., Excel or Access) including data entry, data analysis and reporting. Some field work may be required to assist field crews with field records regarding soft dig of water services for Lead Program inventory.
Typical activities for Backflow Prevention Program include assisting with GPS and GIS location of backflow prevention devices. In addition, conduct site surveys – identifying hazards, backflow prevention devices, and communicating with customers and their representatives with information and program requirements.
Valid driver license is required.
All seasonal employees are required to complete a drug and alcohol screening.
The Onondaga County Water Authority is a civil service agency under the jurisdiction of the Onondaga County Department of Personnel. Hiring is in accordance with Onondaga County and New York State civil service regulations. Many of the positions at OCWA are “competitive,” which means that the applicant must have successfully completed a competitive examination given by the Onondaga County Department of Personnel and appear on an eligibility list derived from the examination. Notices of upcoming exams and eligibility requirements can be found on Onondaga County’s web site or by contacting the Personnel Office directly. Other positions at OCWA are “non-competitive,” which means that no examination is necessary. However, specific training and/or experience qualifications are required to be employed in these positions.
OUR MISSION: To provide safe, reliable and affordable water to residents, businesses and industries in Central New York in a manner protective of water resources and the environment.
OUR VISION: To be an innovative water industry leader for the 21st Century.
OUR SUSTAINABILITY PROMISE THROUGH STEWARDSHIP: Part of the reason that OCWA is able to deliver water so efficiently is that we believe in using our resources responsibly. That is why we continue to build toward a sustainable future through a strong infrastructure and reinvestment program.
- Some water utilities have a goal of reinvesting as little as 2% of their budgeted annual revenues in the renewal and replacement of their infrastructure. By contrast, OCWA in 2021 reinvested 22% back into our assets.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION AS AN EMPLOYEE IS AN IMPORTANT ROLE FOR OUR GREATER OCWA COMMUNITY!
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OCWA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, age, disability, arrest record, genetic predisposition, marital status, military or veteran status, familial status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, or any other legally protected status.
