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Job Description
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County Water Reclamation District is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the position of Part-Time Laboratory Intern. Incumbents will gain exposure and experience in different aspects of wastewater laboratory programs.
The goal of the Clark County Water Reclamation District internship program is to provide incumbents with an opportunity to gain laboratory experience in wastewater analyses and introduction to the regulatory environment. Interns will work side by side with experienced chemists to gain experience and skills in a professional service environment.
Please Note: Part-time employment will not lead to permanent employment. Part-time hourly employees are used to fill positions normally less than twenty (20) hours per week. Part-time employees do not receive benefits.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be a student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Chemistry or a related science field. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. G raduation from high school or equivalent.
A resume and recent transcript must be attached and submitted with your online application.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES- Assist in Wastewater Analyses
- Perform daily balance and pipet checks
- Calibrate instruments such as pH meter and conductivity meter
- Analyze samples using wet chemistry and microbiological methods for analyses
- Prepare standards and reagents with appropriate documentation
- Cleaning glassware
- Maintain supply inventory
- Review and report analyses using applicable laboratory software
- Assist Sample Receiving personnel
- Receive wastewater samples from operators
- Check cooler and refrigerator temperature
- Check chain of custody and samples received
- Login samples to laboratory information management system (LIMS)
- Aliquot samples
- Perform field test such as pH, conductivity, dissolved oxygen and residual chlorine
- Drive company truck inside the plant for sample collection
- Check supply inventory
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical laboratory setting, working mostly while standing. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) such as laboratory gowns, safety glasses and gloves when working. Able to lift about 50 lbs. Accommodation may be made for some of these physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation.
PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES DO NOT RECEIVE BENEFITS.
Closing Date/Time: 10/15/2024 5:01 PM Pacific -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Clark County Water Reclamation District
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The Organization
The District is the largest wastewater agency in the State of Nevada, serving more than 260,000 business and residential accounts. The majority of our residential and commercial customers are within the Las Vegas Valley, which includes the world famous resort corridor known as the "Las Vegas Strip." We also serve the communities of Blue Diamond, Indian Springs, Laughlin, Moapa Valley, and Searchlight. We have two water resource centers; Flamingo Water Resource Center, and Laughlin Water Resource Center. All other facilities are treatment facilities.
The District's collection (network of pipes and pumps) system totals more than 2,100 miles of pipeline and 23 pumping stations to deliver the wastewater from the homes and businesses to one of the six treatment facilities. An especially important aspect of our operation is the treatment facility serving the Las Vegas Valley. The largest of our facilities, (and in Nevada) the Flamingo Water Resource Center, ensures the wastewater meets high treatment levels allowing the reclaimed water to be discharged to the Las Vegas Wash and back into Lake Mead. Lake Mead is the drinking water source for more than 95% of the population and businesses in Clark County. The stringent treatment standards are set to protect the community's drinking water supply as well as the recreational uses of Lake Mead and the downstream communities along the Colorado River.
District Formation
Created by judicial decree in 1954, the District operates as a general improvement district under Nevada Revised Statutes. Originally titled the Clark County Sanitation District, wastewater treatment operations began in 1956. Through a series of legislative actions, our service boundaries were set to include all unincorporated areas of Clark County. The purpose of the District is to ensure the collection, treatment and reclamation of wastewater so it can safely be returned it to the environment. We have been granted the authority to levy taxes, sell bonds, create assessment districts, and the right of eminent domain. The District's bond covenants provide that rates and charges be sufficient to cover operation and maintenance costs and general expenses, including principal and interest payments on outstanding bonds. In January 2003, we changed our name to the Clark County Water Reclamation District to better reflect our mission and purpose.
Governance
The Clark County Water Reclamation District is governed by the Clark County Commissioners, a seven member board, who by statute serve as the ex-officio Board of Trustees (the Board), for the District. The Board establishes policy, approve budgets and conduct public hearings to establish the rates and fees charged by us. We bill our rate payers, collect revenue and administer operation and capital funds. While given the statutory authorization to assess ad valorem taxes, the District has not done so, relying upon fees and charges to fund the operations, maintenance and capital programs. We have the authority to levy taxes, sell bonds, create assessment districts, and the right of eminent domain.
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