College Intern

The Position

The City of San Leandro is offering an exciting and rewarding laboratory internship opportunity in the Water Pollution Control Division. Interns assigned to the Water Pollution Control Division will be working in the wastewater treatment plant laboratory performing tasks related to basic standardized water quality testing and calculations; laboratory quality assurance and quality control; basic laboratory safety, housekeeping protocols, and other related duties as assigned. Laboratory Interns will receive exposure to career opportunities in water/wastewater and explore the California Water Environment Association (CWEA) certification path. 

This part-time position is limited to 850 hours per City fiscal year (July 1 through June 30). 

The ideal candidate must be able to communicate well, both orally and in writing, is detailed-oriented, highly organized, adaptable, energetic, and can work both cooperatively and complete assignments independently. Students who require work experience as a requirement for graduation will be given additional consideration.

Supervision Exercised and Received: The position does not have supervisory duties.  Receives general supervision from the department/division managers and supervisors.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions: The functions of the classification may include, but are not limited to, the functions below and are subject to changes in operational necessity.

 

Assists laboratory operations and performs examinations and experiments under the supervision of tenured laboratory staff;

• Receives, organizes, and prepares samples;
• Assists with facility maintenance, housekeeping, equipment cleaning, and organizing work areas;
• Inputs, formats, and proofreads data and text into various documents, files and software systems;
• Maintains records, files and organizes; and
• Communicates effectively with staff, vendors and public.

Ability to:

• Remain standing for extended periods of time;
• Perform basic math calculations;
• Use modern computer software applications; and
• Lift and carry sampling equipment safely.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: To be considered for this program, an applicant must have a combination of the required experience, training, education, knowledge, skills, and abilities as stated below.

• Must be currently enrolled/attending a college/university or certified program studying Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or a closely-related field;
• Be a student in good standing and possess a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average; 
• Be available to work a minimum of two days per week (approximately 15-20 hours); 
• Be available to work weekends as needed; 

Additional Information

SELECTION PROCESS

1. Application review. All applications will first be reviewed for minimum qualifications.  A limited number of the best qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

2.  Departmental Interview. Best qualified candidates will be invited to interview with the department hiring manager and/or team members.  This date is to be determined.

3.  Job Offer. The selected candidate will receive a conditional job offer, subject to passing pre-employment conditions which may include, but is not limited to, background check, criminal history check, and medical.  If a pre-employment condition is not successfully met, the City reserves the right to rescind a job offer.

The City of San Leandro is an Equal Opportunity Employer.