COLLEGE CO-OP (CSD) (ENVIRONMENTAL/CONSENT DECREE)

General Statement of Duties

The Metropolitan Sewer District posted a number of College Co-Op Job Postings for the Summer Semester beginning May 11, 2026 . Please read through all Job Postings and apply for the position(s) you would like to be evaluated for and/or interviewed for as a Co-Op student.

The Project plans are included in the Job Postings. For more information about the different projects please contact [email protected].

The Priority Deadline for applications is March 24, 2026 . Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed by MSD hiring managers before the posting closes on April 07, 2026 . If selected for an interview, students will be notified via email as early as the week of March 30, 2026. All applications are accepted through the posting close date.

If selected for an interview, you will be contacted via the email provided during the application process. All applicants should have availability for work scheduled 32 - 40 hours per week.

TO APPLY:

Applicants must first create an account through govenmentjobs.com to apply for this position.

Please click here to create your applicant profile and apply for the College Co-Op/Student Intern opportunity.

If you are experiencing technical difficulties with completing your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627.

• Applicants with student visa and OPT, CPT, and current valid EAD at time of hire, are welcome to apply.

Interns/Co-ops/Externs for the City of Cincinnati may be performing duties in any potential field within the City's structure. These fields may include office-level work/assignments, fieldwork, and/or civic services. The nature of the work will be based on areas of interest, degree programs, or organizational needs. Candidates should have the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.

Minimum Qualifications (KSAs)

MSD DIVISION OF COMPLIANCE SERVICES - ENVIRONMENTAL/CONSENT DECREE

Mission:

To attract and cultivate bright and energetic college students and maintain ongoing partnerships with colleges and universities. It is our goal to expose these students to applied principles as well as career opportunities in water resource management and environmental sciences. The Co-op program also serves as a recruitment tool to assist the Compliance Services Division (CSD) in hiring full-time personnel.

Purpose:

Co-ops will provide assistance to Health, Safety, Sustainability, & Environmental (HSSE) Branch engineers and scientists on a variety of projects. Projects range from environmental compliance support, discharge assessment and overflow reporting, facility inspections, recordkeeping, etc.

Overview:

This position will be a part of the Environmental Section within MSD’s Compliance Services Division (CSD). The student co-op will be assigned to support one or more of the Environmental Program Managers/subject matter experts (SME’s) that manage the following program(s):

• Air quality & permit compliance (Title V/Permit-by-Rules);
• Water Quality and Discharge Assessment (NPDES Permits, Stormwater/SWPPPs, Bioassessments, overflow reporting, etc.)
• Spill prevention control and countermeasures (SPCC) Compliance
• Due Diligence and site remediation
• RCRA Waste Management (Hazardous, Non-hazardous, Universal wastes)
• Pollution prevention; and
• Energy efficiency

The student co-op will assist the Program Manager in developing, maintaining, and implementing MSD’s compliance programs in accordance with regulatory requirements and generally accepted standards of good practice.

Learning Expectations And Deliverables:

The Co-op will learn various components of environmental compliance, which may include:

• Air Permitting (Title V & Permit-by-Rule)
• Water Quality & NPDES Compliance
• Oil Pollution Prevention and Spill Prevention, Control, and Countermeasure (SPCC) Rule Requirements
• Chemical Inventory Reporting (Tier II)
• Stormwater Pollution Prevention
• Environmental Compliance Auditing/Inspections
• Sustainability
• Public Speaking
• Database management
• Sampling methods

Deliverables:

• Each student will be assigned to a work closely in support of environmental staff that serve the other MSD Divisions.
• In addition to their primary project, students will be expected to perform other related tasks and help in other areas as needed.
• The CSD environmental team attempts to expose students to all facets of regulatory compliance program management during the term

Budget:

• Salary of student; student is tentatively scheduled to work from May to August
• Supervisory staff time
• Training
• Phone & computer

Logistics:

• Student will be in the MSD Administration Building,1st floor.

Training:

• The student will be trained on the proper use of PPE throughout the treatment operational areas and is expected to have basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Applications.

Deliverables:

Education and Learning Milestones:

Orientation (week #1)

Needs Assessment (week #2)

Begin Project Work (weeks #1 - #3)

Project Manager and co-op will work together to develop a working document that defines projects and timelines that ensures that project goals and objectives will be achieved. The projects will be tailored to suit the student’s interests as available.

Continuation of Project Work (weeks #4 - #14)

Investigate solutions, gather information from various sources, and work as necessary to complete project deliverables as well as possible additional ideas on project solutions.

Perform mid-term review of project schedule and timeline at week #8. Make necessary adjustments to meet project objectives and project manager’s expectations.

Prepare Final Documentation and Report Out (weeks #15 - #16)

Conclude projects, where possible.

Orientation(week #1)

Needs Assessment (week #2)

Begin Project Work(weeks #1 - #3)

Project Manager and co-op will work together to develop a working document that defines projects and timelines that ensures that project goals and objectives will be achieved. The projects will be tailored to suit the student’s interests as available.

Continuation of Project Work(weeks #4 - #14)

Investigate solutions, gather information from various sources, and work as necessary to complete project deliverables as well as possible additional ideas on project solutions.

Perform mid-term review of project schedule and timeline at week #8. Make necessary adjustments to meet project objectives and project manager’s expectations.

Prepare Final Documentation and Report Out (weeks #15 - #16)

Conclude projects, where possible.

Provide documentation and discuss with necessary parties to enable continuation of unfinished work.

Summarize and evaluate lessons learned.

Learning Education Requirements:

• • Undergraduate student
  • Major – Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Chemistry, Biology, or closely related field
  • Preferred skills: Excel, Word, AutoCAD/GIS
    

HR Contact: Jerrold Ware, [email protected]

Required Education And Experience

In order to qualify for the Intern/Co-op/Extern Program, a student must:

• Be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or a non-citizen with proof of eligibility to work in the United States
• Individuals under eighteen will require a work permit
• Be enrolled in an accredited institution
• Submit a City job application for employment
• Must pass a drug screen and background check

The below information is solely intended as a summary of the benefits available and is subject to change. Not all benefits listed are available for every position. Benefits can vary depending on applicable labor agreements and/or salary plan. For specific questions, contact the HR Contact indicated on the Job Posting.

The City of Cincinnati offers its employees competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefit package designed to actively attract and retain quality employees' to add additional value to the City of Cincinnati's workforce. A summary of these benefits for full-time employment is listed below. This is a general listing of benefits for all employees and is not intended to be a comprehensive listing for all bargaining units.

The City offers a variety of training programs, ranging from job-specific skills such as computer and equipment instruction, to helping supervisors improve their management techniques.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Cincinnati is dedicated to providing equal employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation or transgendered status, or ethnic, national or Appalachian origin, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.

Holidays

The City of Cincinnati has 11 paid holidays annually that include:

New Year's Day

Martin Luther King Day

President's Day

Memorial Day

Juneteenth

Independence Day

Labor Day

Veterans' Day

Thanksgiving Day

Day after Thanksgiving

Christmas

Health Insurance

The City of Cincinnati 80/20 offers 3 medical plans to all full time City of Cincinnati employees and eligible dependents: the 80/20 PPO medical plan, the HDHP medical plan with an HSA contribution, and a Health Reimbursement Arrangement for those enrolled on another non-city eligible group plan.

Eligible Dependents Include:

Legal Spouse or Equal Partner

Child (natural child, adopted child, and/or child who the group has determined is covered under a "Qualified Medical Child Support Order")

Step-child

Child for whom the employee or employee's spouse/equal partner is a legal guardian

Basic Life Insurance

A $50,000 Basic Life Insurance policy is paid for by the City for certain eligible employees. Full time employees not eligible for the City-paid basic life insurance policy are generally provided a similar benefit through their union group.

Supplemental Life, Long Term Disability, Accident & Critical Illness Insurance

Most full time City employees are eligible to participate in a supplemental life insurance program, a long term disability plan, and accident and critical illness insurance programs at their own expense. Premiums are determined by age, amount of coverage, and various additional factors.

Flexible Benefits Plans

Healthcare Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in the Healthcare Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay out-of-pocket medical, prescription, dental, and vision care expenses for employees and family members.

Dependent Care Flex Spending Account

City employees can participate in a Dependent Care Flex Spending Account that can be used to pay work-related dependent care expenses. Participants can set aside money each year through pre-tax payroll deductions to pay for these expenses.

Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account

City employees can participate in a Transportation Expense Reimbursement Account (TERA) that can be used to reimburse expenses related to traveling to and from work. Participants can set-up a pre-tax payroll deduction up to an IRS regulated amount.

Healthy Lifestyles Program

City employees can voluntarily participate in a wellness incentive program that encourages and rewards employees and their spouses/equal partners for making positive choices for better health. The City of Cincinnati will contribute up to $300/year to a Health Reimbursement Account for each the employee and their spouse/equal partner for meeting specified program goals. These dollars can be used to offset qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses.

Integrated Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

This is a voluntary program that serves as an alternative healthcare option to traditional medical plans. If you have alternate group health coverage available to you through a spouse, equal partner, another job, or a non-city retirement plan, you may be eligible for this plan which reimburses you for the difference in premiums between the plans and your covered out of pocket expenses on the other plan.

Retirement Plan

The City provides a defined benefit pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. New hires and re-hired employees are required to participate in the City of Cincinnati's Retirement System (CRS), regardless of previous participation in an Ohio State pension system or any another state or federal pension system. CRS is funded by employer and employee contributions, and investment returns from plan assets. CRS provides retirement and health care benefits subject to eligibility requirements. The following groups are excluded from participation in CRS: Mayor and Members of City Council; Sworn Police & Fire; Police Recruits; and Rehired Ohio Police & Fire Retirees.

Deferred Compensation

As an Ohio government employer, the City offers employees the ability to participate in a 457(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan. The City makes an annual match to your 457(b) of up to $750, or as otherwise specified in applicable regulations and union contracts.

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• Freshman
• Sophomore
• Junior
• Senior
• Graduate
• None of the above

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Which of the following degree programs are you currently enrolled in?

• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Environmental
• Natural Sciences
• Biology
• Microbiology
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If you selected other to the previous question, please specify your current degree program.

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