Public Works Wastewater Internship

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Public Works Wastewater Internship

SALARY:

$18.21 - $18.21

DEPARTMENT:

Public Works

Opening Date:

03/06/2026

Closing Date:

03/20/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - overtime pursuant to Human Resources and Labor Relations Policy

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Temporary

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:00 a.m.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under direction, assists the Public Works Wastewater Group with wastewater operation engineering activities. Provide support for asset management, condition assessment, inspections, O&M reports, design and construction projects, and other duties as assigned. This position will be working 37.5 hours per week from May - August.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Assist with construction management and construction observation for various

large scale wastewater projects.

Assist with MCPWO engineering on design for various capital improvement

projects throughout the county.

Provide support for implementing a routine inspection program of all

underground infrastructure, including sewers, manholes, chambers, etc.

Inspection program will utilize existing MCPWO inspection equipment which

includes GoPro cameras and drones for confined space data collection.

Conduct inspections and organize inspection data, videos, maps, photos, and

written reports of inspections and results using department software and

applications such as Excel, SewerAI, NEXGEN, GoPro, and ArcGIS.

Meet with Public Works staff regularly to discuss strategies for inspections and

asset management.

Assist in any as-needed O&M tasks within the various wastewater collection

systems.

Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Education and Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or other related field

Required Licenses or Certifications 

• Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license, operable automobile and insurance

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
Knowledge of:

• Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and other technology applications

• ArcGIS Desktop and Online preferred with ability to download and operate GPS field applications

Ability to:

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, co-workers, other professionals and the public

• Interpret and work with maps/plans oriented towards natural resources, land use and development, and attention to detail in field data collection

• Produce written reports with photos in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Google Docs

• Have strong organizational and recordkeeping abilities with good written and oral communication skills

• Work independently

• Handle conflict in a diplomatic manner

• Adapt behavior or work methods in response to new information, changing conditions, orb unexpected situations

• Effectively speak, write and understand the English language

• Conduct oneself with tact and courtesy

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS:

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: F/C

Street environment (near moving traffic): F/C

Construction site: O

Confined space: O

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: N/S

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): O

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: O

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): O

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom   O=Occasionally   F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand:

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: F/C

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): F/C

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees). Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging:  N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: F/C

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: N/S

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Leg/Foot movement to operate machinery: N/S

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another up to 10 pounds: F/C

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: F/C

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.