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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 Water Quality Intern.
This position will be responsible for:- Assisting with Clark County’s stormwater regulatory program, which regulates offsite discharges from industrial, commercial, construction, and residential properties into the County’s storm drain system, all of which flow untreated into Lake Mead.
- Providing assistance to Water Quality staff in areas such as field inspections, plan reviews, and public outreach.
- Working under close supervision and are expected to become increasingly knowledgeable and carry out assignments with increasing independence.
- Working alongside regulatory and outreach professionals to acquire job skills and knowledge of implementing environmental regulations.
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 local student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in Sciences or Engineering, or closely related field. Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. Graduation 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
Perform stormwater compliance inspections at commercial, industrial, construction, and residential sites. Respond to illicit discharge complaints. Document field findings. Review and approve corrective actions taken by facility operators in response to inspection findings. Create electronic records and input data into a database. Review plans for acceptable stormwater controls. Assist in public outreach efforts to educate the public on pollution prevention. Perform miscellaneous office tasks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to perform field work in diverse outdoor environments (including minor lifting). Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment, and to drive a motor vehicle; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone.
PART-TIME AND TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES DO NOT RECEIVE BENEFITS.
Closing Date/Time: 12/30/2025 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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