ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION

Truckee Meadows Water Authority (TMWA) is a not-for-profit, community-owned water utility, overseen by elected officials and citizen appointees from Reno, Sparks and Washoe County. TMWA has a highly skilled workforce who ensure the around-the-clock treatment, delivery and availability of high-quality drinking water for more than 475,000 residents of the Truckee Meadows.

We are looking to hire a Natural Resources Student Employee to join our Natural Resources Department.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Natural Resources Student Employee works with the TMWA Natural Resources Team performing a variety of hydrology/hydrogeology, Water Rights and Lands related tasks. The Natural Resources Student Employee is expected to work independently and at a professional level for TMWA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

We believe that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications, and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor TMWA to just the work identified. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to ensure the success of our endeavors.

• Groundwater monitoring, including quarterly water level measurements, bi-annual transducer downloads and maintenance, water quality sampling at production wells and recurring monitoring sites, and management of associated data across databases.
• Surface water monitoring, including stream gaging, associated data collection, and water quality sampling at treatment plants.
• Administrative support for Hydrology/Hydrogeology staff including data management, data QA/QC, and regulatory reporting support (water level submittals, pumping reports, and aquifer storage and recovery reporting to state and federal agencies).
• Administrative support for Lands staff, including quality control check of record scans.
• Administrative support for Water Rights staff, including routine filings and deliveries to state offices.
• General field support including well drilling, well rehabilitation, collecting up-to-date meter reads and info from production wells as well as any special projects.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the minimum requirements is:

Education & Training: Undergraduate/graduate student majoring in a field related to Natural Resources or Environmental Science. Must maintain a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA (provide unofficial transcript)

Experience: The successful Natural Resources Student Employee will:

• Be capable and willing to perform field tasks independently and safely.
• Be competent using basic tools and equipment.
• Be Comfortable working outdoors in inclement weather.
• Have Off-road driving experience preferred.
• Be familiar with Microsoft Office programs. Strong Excel skills preferred.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to be taught and to learn complex tasks related to the operation of a public water system.
• Be punctual regarding work hours established by TMWA.
• Be mentally and physically alert during working hours.

Must have working-level knowledge of the English language including reading, writing, and speaking English.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSURE, AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must hold a valid driver’s license from the State of Nevada or, for applicants who reside in another state within a commutable distance (including students), a valid driver’s license issued by their state of residence.
• Must also meet and maintain eligibility to be covered under TMWA’s vehicle insurance requirements.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Background investigations may be conducted by TMWA during hire and periodically during employment.

This position is considered a safety-sensitive position and employment is contingent upon the results of drug and/or alcohol testing which includes screening for marijuana. The presence of marijuana or other screened for substances on any employment related substance test may result in a refusal to hire or termination of employment.

TMWA is an equal opportunity employer. It is TMWA’s policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, gender, religion, age, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. TMWA’s commitment to equal opportunity includes all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, job placement, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, advancement, and termination.

All decisions affecting any terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, assignment, training, compensation, promotion, salary, disciplinary action, and an employee’s caregiving responsibilities, will be made without regard to race (including traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, gender, religion, age, national origin, social or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

TMWA complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources at hr@tmwa.com or 775-834-8207.

TMWA is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the health and well-being of our employees. That commitment is jeopardized when any of our employees illegally use drugs at home or at work, comes to work under the influence, possesses, distributes, or sells drugs in the workplace, or abuses alcohol on the job. As part of our commitment to safeguard the well-being of our employees and to provide a safe environment for everyone, TMWA has established a drug-free workplace policy.