What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Watershed Sampler (Summer 2025) position at Del-Co Water Company?
Description
Key Job Details:
Reports to: Watershed Protection Manager
Department: Quality & Compliance
Classification: Temporary
Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Hours: M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm* (Hours per week are flexible)
Location: Delaware, OH
Duration: Projected 5/19– 8/15/24
Rate: Pay is based on the school year the candidate will be entering. Freshman and Sophomore $16.26; Junior and Senior $17.92
Overview
Del-Co’s Intern program provides each student with valuable real-life hands-on experience, coaching and mentoring in a unique industry. As the Seasonal Watershed Sampler, you will assist in the development of Del-Co’s watershed and source water protection strategies.
Essential Duties
This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, or responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation. Del-Co Water Company reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs, subject to reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of the position. If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Applicants may also apply for this position by visiting Del-Co Water at 6658 Olentangy River Rd, Delaware OH, 43015 or calling (740) 548-7746.
Key Job Details:
Reports to: Watershed Protection Manager
Department: Quality & Compliance
Classification: Temporary
Status: Hourly Non-Exempt
Hours: M-F 8:00 am to 4:30 pm* (Hours per week are flexible)
Location: Delaware, OH
Duration: Projected 5/19– 8/15/24
Rate: Pay is based on the school year the candidate will be entering. Freshman and Sophomore $16.26; Junior and Senior $17.92
Overview
Del-Co’s Intern program provides each student with valuable real-life hands-on experience, coaching and mentoring in a unique industry. As the Seasonal Watershed Sampler, you will assist in the development of Del-Co’s watershed and source water protection strategies.
Essential Duties
- Perform water quality sampling of Del-Co reservoirs, receiving streams, source water, and watershed.
- Perform water quality analyses for chemical and biological parameters.
- Calibrate and maintain sampling equipment, instrumentation, microscopes, and probes.
- Collect algae samples and may use microscopes to identity, classify, and document samples.
- Enter data, evaluate results, prepare reports, and identify algae species to augment database.
- Research watershed and land use characteristics, point and nonpoint source pollution, and surface and ground water source protection.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Current student or recently graduated from an accredited college/university with an area of focus in water quality, environmental science, chemistry, biology, or related field.
- General understanding of water quality, sampling technique, analytical methods, and watershed dynamics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Valid Ohio Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
- Must be comfortable working in a boat and wearing a life jacket, with priority on boat safety.
- Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.
This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of accountabilities, duties, or responsibilities of requirements. Any individual may be required to perform any other job-related activities or functions requested by his/her manager, subject to reasonable accommodation. Del-Co Water Company reserves the right to modify this job description to reflect changes in essential job duties made necessary by changing organizational needs, subject to reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions of the position. If you need assistance in the application or hiring process to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time. Applicants may also apply for this position by visiting Del-Co Water at 6658 Olentangy River Rd, Delaware OH, 43015 or calling (740) 548-7746.
Salary : $16 - $18
