Seasonal Storm Water Assistant

JOB Accepting applications for: Seasonal Storm Water AssistantEngineering Division / Public Works Department Applications will be accepted until staffing needs are metVisit www.icgov.org/jobs to apply online

Wage:

$15.00 per hourFull-time seasonal daytime hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Start & end dates are negotiable within May to August seasonSeasonal full-time employment is limited to a 5-month duration Job summary: Position assists with increased workload of division crews related to testing and inspecting storm water facilities during the spring/summer season. Assists with administering the City's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) permit. Tasks may involve distributing educational material and information regarding environmental clean-up events; overseeing volunteer events; investigating illicit discharges and dry weather outfall inspections along creeks; water quality sampling; construction site storm water pollution prevention (SWPP) inspections; storm sewer inventory; post-construction storm water Best Management Practices (BMPs) inspections, research and GIS mapping. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

Post-high school training in or enrollment in an environmental sciences program with GIS experience preferred. Must have basic computer skills. Requires manual dexterity and the ability to perform manual labor, which may require heavy lifting and using tools such as but not limited to loppers, handsaws, ropes, and rakes. Requires the ability to continuously work under a variety of environmental conditions. Requires the ability to work independently and follow through on assigned tasks. Strong organizational, communication and research skills required. Valid driver's license with a satisfactory driving record required. Must be 18 years of age. The City of Iowa City is an eligible employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Please visit the PSLF website for more information: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#qualifying-repayment-plans. It is the policy of the City of Iowa City to afford equal employment opportunities for all employees and potential City employees.