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Stormwater Intern
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Council Approved 02-16-16
Revised 02-07-17
Revised 10-2021
City of Waukee
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Stormwater Intern Reports to: Assistant PW Director - Engineering
Dept/Div: Public Works/Engineering Direct Reports: None
Pay Grade: Seasonal FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
JOB PURPOSE: The Stormwater Intern assists in maintenance of the City’s stormwater infrastructure. Over
the course of the summer, interns will have the opportunity to work on a significant project,
to network with professionals in local government, and to observe firsthand the efforts of
the City to resolve complex issues.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
(Order of Essential Functions does not indicate importance of functions.)
1. Assists in gathering information to update the storm sewer inventory.
2. Assists in inspections of existing facilities for illicit discharge detection and elimination.
3. Assists in data collection for the watershed assessment program.
4. Uses GPS equipment to record the location of the area being surveyed for current conditions and
geometry.
5. Assists in maintaining the data collection of features in the City’s GIS database.
6. Gathers information using a camera and imputing into a mobile tablet.
SUCCESS FACTORS:
1. Able to take action in solving problems while exhibiting judgment and a systematic approach to decision
making.
2. Create and participate in a team environment.
3. Display honesty, trustworthiness, dependability and respectfulness at all times.
4. Display willingness to listen and learn.
5. Continually seek and accept opportunities for personal and professional growth.
6. Work efficiently and safely with little direct supervision.
7. Willing to make the extra effort to be successful.
8. Attentive to the City’s standards for customer service, accuracy, quality, efficiency and all City policies and
procedures ensuring that all work performed meets those standards.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Completed at least one year toward Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Environmental Sciences or related
field.
2. Must possess a Valid Iowa Driver’s License and meet the requirements of the City’s motor vehicle policy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
1. Able to do survey work, ability to make moderately complex field and office engineering computations.
2. Ability to read and interpret engineering plans and specifications.
3. Able to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of
plan and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios,
and proportions to practical situations.
4. Be able to spend a majority of work related time outdoors.
5. Able to remove manhole cover weighing over 100 pounds with the use of assistive devices multiple times
during the day.
6. Able to bend, squat and view into catch basin identifying inappropriate substances.
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Revised 02-07-17
Revised 10-2021
7. Must be able to effectively communicate orally (in person and over the telephone) and in writing (using
electronic devices and handwritten) in English with other employees, businesses and community
members.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Climate controlled office with hazards typical to that environment.
2. Position requires outdoor work where heat, cold, precipitation, and the results of weather and nature may
be encountered.
3. Position requires travel within and outside of the City which imposes common travel hazards.
4. During summer months outside temperatures can be over 100 degrees for entire scheduled work day.
5. May be exposed daily to odors, dusts and gasses that may be uncomfortable or hazardous if proper
procedures are not followed.
6. To successfully fulfill the essential functions of this position, employee must maintain standard work hours
within Waukee Public Works Building
7. Standard work hours will be Monday – Friday 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM.
8. There is no residency requirement for this position.
I have read and understand the information contained in the Job Description. I understand that this Job Description is not intended and
should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job.
Also, while this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the Employer reserves the right to revise the functions and
duties of the job or to require that additional or different tasks be performed as directed by the Employer. I understand that I may be
required to work overtime, different shifts or hours, outside the normally defined workday or work week. I also understand that this job
description does not constitute a contract of employment nor alter my status as an at-will employee. I have the right to terminate any
employment at any time and for any reason and the Employer has a similar right.
Signature Date
The City of Waukee is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act, the City
will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities, and encourages prospective employees and job
incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the Employer.