What are the responsibilities and job description for the COLLEGE CO-OP (CSD) (COMMERCIAL WASTE) position at City of Cincinnati?
General Statement of Duties
The Metropolitan Sewer District posted a number of College Co-Op Job Postings for theSummer 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.
The Priority Deadline for applications is March 10, 2025. Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed by MSD hiring managers before the posting closes on March 28, 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.
Pleaseclick hereto 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 the NEOGOV Help 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 -
Supervisory staff time.
Required Education And Experience
In order to qualify for the Intern/Co-op/Extern Program, a student must:
The Metropolitan Sewer District posted a number of College Co-Op Job Postings for theSummer 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.
The Priority Deadline for applications is March 10, 2025. Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed by MSD hiring managers before the posting closes on March 28, 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.
Pleaseclick hereto 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 the NEOGOV Help 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:
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.
- Summer Semester 2025
- Industrial Waste Group Orientation. (week 1)
- Work on Project (weeks 2 through 11)
- Completion of project/report out. (week 12)
- 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.
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
