GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONDo you want to make a difference in your community while also gaining career experience? Do you want to expand your network and build your resume while learning about the water industry? If so, an internship with Contra Costa Water District (CCWD) may be the best choice for you! Come apply for this incredible opportunity to gain relevant work experience in the public sector while positively impacting local communities.
Contra Costa Water District is an innovative leader in water management and provides employees with a fast-paced and stable work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
The Mission of the Contra Costa Water District is to strategically provide a reliable supply of high-quality water at the lowest cost possible, in an environmentally responsible manner.
OUR VALUES: - Safety: We provide, as a top priority, a safe and healthy work environment for our team.
- Trust: We protect the public trust with uncompromising integrity, commitment to our professional standards, full transparency, and fairness in all our business dealings.
- Responsibility: We take ownership of our results and deliver on our performance outcomes to responsibly serve our customers, our community, and our planet.
- Exceptional Service: We value our customers, act in their best interest, and take pride in delivering personalized service.
- Employee Success: We share a meaningful sense of purpose in an environment that strives to offer professional growth, diversity, inclusivity, and work-life balance.
- Teamwork: We engage in respectful, collaborative, trust-based relationships at all levels within the organization and with our business partners.
- Continuous Improvement: We continuously seek opportunities to optimize our business practices and assets by engaging the expertise of our employees and embracing innovation.
- Recognition: We reward the positive contributions of our employees at the organization, team, and individual levels.
- Communication: We strive for open, effective dialogues at all levels of the organization to ensure input is valued and considered and reasons for decisions are explained.
We are looking for someone who is:- A technically skilled professional eager to gain hands-on experience in a water treatment plant setting.
- Solutions-focused and a creative problem-solver.
- A motivated self-starter with effective interpersonal and technical skills.
- An organized and results-driven team player.
A few reasons you might enjoy this job:- Gain working understanding of electrical power distribution and controls.
- Your desire to make a positive difference in the efficiency and effectiveness of water treatment processes.
- Working with highly effective and collaborative teams in a dynamic environment.
- Gaining hands-on experience in instrumentation, controls, and electrical systems, enhancing your technical skills and knowledge.
- Every day brings a variety of work challenges, opportunities, and rewards in the field of water treatment and electrical systems.
The following will also benefit candidates with a few of the unique challenges related to this job:- Understanding of Electrical systems and power distribution.
- Technical expertise and the ability to engage diverse interests and obtain input and support for decisions.
- Providing project support to gain buy-in from internal and external stakeholders.
Skills and Requirements:- Pursuing a degree in Electrical Engineering, Instrumentation and Control Engineering, or a related field.
- Basic understanding of instrumentation and control systems, and electrical power systems.
- Excellent knowledge of MS Office and basic programming or control software.
- Exemplary planning and time management skills.
- Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload effectively.
- High-level verbal and written communication skills.
- Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methods in the field of instrumentation and controls.
This internship offers an excellent opportunity to gain practical experience and contribute to essential water treatment operations. If you are passionate about technology and looking to make a real-world impact, we encourage you to apply.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIESWhat you will typically be responsible for:- Assisting the Instrumentation and Controls Engineer with maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrading of instrumentation and control systems.
- Participating in electrical (power) projects, providing support in design, implementation, and testing.
- Building and maintaining positive working relationships with employees, contractors, and other stakeholders.
- Developing project schedules and identifying priority tasks and critical path elements.
- Managing documentation, organizing meetings, and maintaining records to ensure smooth operations and effective communication within the team.
- Receiving calls, taking messages, and routing correspondence related to instrumentation and controls projects.
- Handling requests and queries from the Instrumentation and Controls Engineer and other team members appropriately.
- Assisting in maintaining inventory of instrumentation and electrical components and researching advantageous deals or suppliers.
- Producing reports, presentations, and briefs related to project progress and system performance.
- Developing and maintaining an efficient documentation and filing system for all project-related materials.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEquivalent to the completion of the twelfth (12th) grade and current enrollment or a recent graduate of an accredited college, university, or educational institution. No work experience is required.
Licenses and Certifications: Internships requiring driving as an essential function will require the incumbent to possess a valid California driver license and a satisfactory driving record.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONInterns can work on a full-time or part-time basis on a flexible schedule. The candidate selected may start in early Spring of 2024. The maximum number of hours that can be worked is 1,000 hours per fiscal year.
Possession of the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to the next step in the selection process. All candidate materials will be carefully evaluated and only those considered best qualified will be invited to the next step in the selection process.
A condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Livescan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. In compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify. Additionally, for internships requiring a California driver license, a Department of Motor Vehicles printout will be required.
Applicants requesting reasonable accommodation during any phase of the recruitment process are instructed to contact Human Resources at 925-688-8002.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Contra Costa Water District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants. We prohibit discrimination based upon race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other actual or perceived status protected under federal, state, or local law. Employment decisions are based on individual qualifications and performance.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION One of the many CCWD goals is to pursue organizational excellence through diversity, equity, inclusivity, leadership, and professionalism. We recognize the strengths of staff creativity, innovation, problem-solving, and improved decision-making resulting from diverse perspectives, and we strive to be a culturally diverse organization that values, recognizes, and supports inclusion.
CONVICTION HISTORY A condition of employment for all CCWD positions includes successfully passing a Department of Justice Live Scan fingerprint check and completion of the federal Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. Additionally, in compliance with federal law, CCWD participates in E-Verify.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All CCWD employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. As such, CCWD employees may be called upon to support the activities of CCWD during an emergency situation.
Interns and temporary employees receive an hourly pay rate and no benefits, except paid sick leave in compliance with AB 1522.
Closing Date/Time: 6/23/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
