The Winsted Water Works education and outreach team is partnering with the James McCarthy Scholarship Fund to provide an internship/scholarship program. They are seeking two qualified individuals interested in discovering the crucial role a water operator plays in the treatment of drinking water and wastewater. This program will cover all things water, starting at the reservoir with filtration and disinfection, exploring distribution and collection, and finishing at the wastewater treatment plant. Their vision is to introduce someone to the water industry and provide them with training and education so that they may be prepared to compete for a career in this essential and highly rewarding field. Please click here for an application form.
Application Deadline is Wednesday, April 1, 2020.
The position is effective: 6/22/2020-7/17/2020 Intern I
7/20/2020-8/14/2020 Intern II
Approximately 32 hours per week. Salary is $11.00 hourly.
LOCATION:
Winsted, CT - WATER DEPARTMENT INTERNSHIP
New Haven, CT - GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
WHO MAY APPLY: AGES 18-65
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications accepted (2/1/2020 – 4/1/2020)
Fill out the standard application and supplemental questions.
Please direct questions to: MARTY CORMIER 860-309-0695 mcormier@townofwinchester.org or bmccarthy229@yahoo.com
IF HIRED, THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUIRED:
- Background check
- Winsted Water Department waiver
- Pre-Employment physical, drug and alcohol screening
- Interns must complete the four week work study program with satisfactory reviews from all three department Superintendents in order to be eligible for the Gateway scholarship.
WORK LOCATION:
The interns will report each morning to the Department of Public Works building located at 189 Rowley Street, Winsted, CT where they will receive their directives for the day.
WORK SCHEDULE:
This position is part time with a schedule of Tuesday through Friday from 7AM - 3:30PM.
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Interns will gain valuable field experience. The internship will begin at our Crystal Lake Reservoir where the interns will spend one week learning of the hydrological cycle, source water protection, filtration, disinfection and many mechanical aspects of the drinking water treatment process. Our interns will spend weeks two and three in the drinking water distribution and wastewater collection systems where they will accompany our maintainers and get a true hands-on view of these systems. The final week of the internship will be at the wastewater treatment plant where the interns will get a comprehensive overview of treating the collected wastewater to the point that it can be released to the watercourse and returned to the hydrological cycle. We will work with the interns to hone their leadership and communication skills, as well as to make professional connections within the water works community. Through experiential field trips and interviewing professionals in environmental careers, interns will learn about urban and natural water systems. Community engagement is an integral piece of the work we do. Interns will interact with the public on a daily basis and will gain a firm understanding of the importance that community relations plays in our industry. At the end of a successful internship, students will synthesize their experience by being awarded the James McCarthy Scholarship and complete the water management course at Gateway Community College.
SKILL DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION BENEFITS:
Exposure to careers and skills related to water quality, infrastructure construction/maintenance, wastewater and stormwater management, communications, community involvement, education, engineering and ecological protection/restoration.
- Using advanced data collection equipment for water quality monitoring
- Working in both office and field environments
- Independent professional work and time management
- Working with diverse peers in small groups
EXPERIENCE, QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWEDGE, SKILLS:
- Age18-65
- Must have current and valid driver’s license, and proof of eligibility for employment in the U.S.
- Interest in improving communication skills, working with the community
- Interest in environmental or public health careers
- High school diploma or current student in good standing
Address to Know:
Winsted Water Department - 189 Rowley Street, Winsted, CT
Gateway Community College - 20 Church Street, New Haven, CT
Phone - (203) 285-2000
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