Intern - Public Works - Administrative Projects - MS4

Internship - Public Works - Administrative Project - MS4

Monday - Friday: Flexible Schedule : Up To 40 Hours

Essential Functions: Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, include but are not limited to the following job functions. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all tasks and duties performed by positions in this class.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (not limited to):

• MS4 Pond Inspections:
  1. Inspect ponds and detention structures in accordance with PaDEP MS4 Permit requirements.
  2. Enter inspection information into Traisr software for accurate documentation of inspections.
  3. Work with the Director of Planning and Code Enforcement and MS4 Officer to send inspection reports to owners.
• MS4 Outfall Testing:
  1. Inspect outfall structures in accordance with PaDEP MS4 Permit requirements.
  2. Enter inspection information into Traisr software for accurate documentation of inspections.
  3. If outfall fails the inspection, trace source of discharge.
  4. Work with the MS4 Officer to send educational documents to residents/homeowners on environmental factors affecting water ways.
• Road Sign Diet Study:
  1. Complete a sign study on each road owned by Pine Township to identify signs that are in need of repairs,or may be confusing.
  2. Prepare a report of recommendations for submission to the Director of Public Works
• Perform other departmental duties as assigned.

Competencies, Abilities and Additional Skills:

• Perform addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; the ability to calculate decimals and percentages; the ability to utilize principles of fractions; and the ability to interpret graphs.
• Apply principles of rational systems; to interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form; and to exercise independent judgment to adopt or modify methods and standards to meet variations in assigned objectives.
• Be willing to go above and beyond as a resource to others.
• Collaborative, inclusive and independent team player with reliability and trustworthiness.
• Take initiative and accountability for results.
• Maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with all Township employees and general public.
• Exercise good judgement, composure and courtesy when dealing with any matter relating to employees and general public.
• Effective verbal/written communication, organizational, prioritization and time management.
• Planning, developing, evaluating, and implementing policies and procedures.
• Working knowledge of MS Office, database systems, and ability to learn Traisr software.
• Respectful and responsible with Township owned equipment.
• Adapt to changing work situations or assignments.
• Report all safety concerns and operating issues to the assigned Department Head.
• Follow all safety protocols and guidelines and report any problems, operational issues, facility needs and feedback.
• Attend company meetings and educational seminars.

Requirements:

• Actively enrolled with institutional study for Bachelors or Masters Degree in Engineering, Planning, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Services, Chemistry, Biology, Government or other related fields.
• 0-1 year of experience in related field.
• Child Abuse Clearances as required by State of Pennsylvania.
• (preferred) Active and non-expired Pennsylvania State Driver License with acceptable driver history record.

Physical, Visual, Environmental &Mental Demands:

The physical demands described herein represent those an employee must meet to perform this position's essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly and frequently required to stand, kneel, bend, crouch, walk, stop and talk; read; hear; use hands and fingers to handle, grasp, and feel for operating equipment; reach with hands and arms, and lift up to 25 pounds. The specific vision abilities required for this position include close, distance, and peripheral vision abilities. The noise level in this position ranges from moderate to loud. Exposure to outdoor seasonal elements, related temperatures and direct sunlight. Driving an automobile with assignment location change.

Visual Demands: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, and visual cues or signals.

Environmental Factors: Tasks may require exposure to such environmental conditions as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be required to use written and oral communication skills; observe and interpret situations; read and interpret information and documents, analyze, assess, and report work assignment difficulties; use math and complete simple mathematical tasks; work with constant interruptions; and interact with Township officials, employees, and the public.

The Township of Pine 'The Township' is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, The Township will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.