Part-time Laboratory Technician Intern (Technical Services)

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　　Part-time Laboratory Technician Intern (Technical Services)

　　Salary

　　$18.59 Hourly

　　Location

　　Gwinnett County, GA

　　Job Type

　　Internship

　　Job Number

　　24-02213

　　Department

　　Department of Water Resources

　　Opening Date

　　01/03/2024

　　Closing Date

　　4/3/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

　　FLSA

　　Non-Exempt

　　Description

　　Benefits

　　Questions

　　Class Summary

　　This is a part-time position with a maximum of 1,560 hours per year and is not eligible for paid holidays, leave, or benefits.

　　Job Description

　　Gwinnett County’s Department of Water Resources is currently recruiting to hire Laboratory/Research interns to assist our Research and Innovation department. $18.59 per hour, 15-20 hours per week with at least one year commitment, not to exceed 1,560 hours per year.

　　Essential Duties

　　Coordinating and participating with field team for sample collection

　　Assisting with sample transportation and preparation

　　Assisting with water quality analysis under supervision

　　Assisting DWR staff with data analysis and reports

　　Other duties as assigned

　　Other Job Requirements/Information

　　Strong work or educational background and/or understanding of water quality analysis

　　Good laboratory technique and safety awareness

　　Experience with analytical instrumentation

　　Well organized, detail oriented, and dependable

　　Interested in learning new lab techniques

　　Will represent Gwinnett County DWR with professionalism and courtesy

　　Grade

　　The grade for this position is 97.

　　Minimum Qualifications

　　Major in science or engineering, preferably environmental sciences, chemistry, or related major

　　Available between the hours of 8:00am and 4:00pm during weekdays

　　Willingness to work occasional extended hours after 4:00pm and weekends if necessary

　　Experience in wet chemistry laboratory techniques highly preferred

　　Proficiency in EXCEL and Word

　　A valid driver's license and the ability to meet requirements to operate a Gwinnett County vehicle

　　PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

　　Moderate physical activity including stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling and the ability to lift 50 pounds Preferred Qualifications

　　Benefits Offered

　　This position is not eligible for benefits.

　　Additional Information

　　Department of Water Resources

　　Gwinnett County Department of Water Resources (DWR) is a publicly-owned utility committed to delivering superior services to a vibrantly connected community. The employees of the Department of Water Resources (DWR) represent our inclusive culture which advances our commitment to excellence in service, stewardship, integrity, and innovation. The Department and its staff are widely recognized for superior service in the maintenance and operation of almost 9, 000 miles of water, wastewater, and stormwater lines, as well as the operation of 2 water production facilities, 3 water reclamation facilities and over 200 pump stations. The Department of Water Resources takes pride in stewardship of the environmental resources entrusted to us and pledges to be responsible as we manage water as a limited, but renewable resource.

　　For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/water) .

　　About Gwinnett County

　　Welcome to Gwinnett County — one of America's fastest-growing counties for the past 20 years. Our dynamic and exciting county combines the best of big-city living with the comforts of the suburbs.

　　The county's population in 2000 was about 588,448 and we’ve only continued to grow since then, with the population expected to reach one million by the year 2022.

　　Gwinnett has many advantages, beginning with its location and road system. The county is just 45 minutes from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport and 30 minutes from downtown Atlanta. Thanks to this location, 80 percent of the U.S. population is within a two-hour flight. Georgia Highway 316 has been extended to Athens, reducing travel time to the University of Georgia to 25 minutes. Gwinnett's infrastructure includes more than 2,750 miles of roadways to provide excellent mobility for our residents.

　　The County Administrator and County Attorney are appointed by the Board of Commissioners and serve at its pleasure. To implement the Board's policy directives, the County Administrator uses a management team consisting of members of his immediate staff and 14 department directors. The 14 departments that make up the executive side are Police Services, Fire and Emergency Services, Corrections, Communications, Support Services, Financial Services, Community Services, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, Law, Planning and Development, Water Resources, Child Advocacy & Juvenile Services, and Transportation. Each department is run by a director who is charged with managing operations in a manner which stresses the County’s values.

　　In addition to the executive side of County government, certain services are provided through Constitutional officers and independent elected officials. These external offices are created by the Georgia Constitution or through state law. In Gwinnett, they include the Sheriff, Tax Commissioner, District Attorney, Solicitor, Probate Court Judge, and Chief Magistrate.

　　Vision

　　Gwinnett is the preferred community where everyone thrives!

　　Mission

　　Gwinnett proudly supports our vibrantly connected community by delivering superior services.

　　Values

　　Integrity: We believe in being honest, building trust, and having strong moral principles.

　　Accountability: We believe in stewardship, transparency, and sustainability.

　　Equity: We believe in fairness and respect for all.

　　Inclusivity: We believe in engaging, embracing, and unifying our communities.

　　Innovation: We believe in continual adaptation of technology, process, and experience.

　　Hiring Process

　　Gwinnett County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more information regarding our hiring process, please click the links below:

　　Hiring Process (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/web/gwinnett/departments/hr/employmentandtesting/hiringprocess)

　　FAQs

　　Gwinnett County is committed to creating a diverse workforce. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we prohibit discrimination on the basis of genetic information (including sex), race, color, national origin (including ancestry), gender (identity and expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, familial status (including pregnancy), disability, military or veteran status, religion, political affiliation, immigration status, homeless status, or any other category protected by law.

　　For questions about recruitment, or to request a reasonable accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, please call Human Resources at 770-822-7915 or email [email protected].

　　This position does not have benefits.

　　01

　　Is your major in science, engineering, environmental science, chemistry, or other related major?

　　Yes

　　No

　　02

　　If yes, please list your major.

　　03

　　Rate your proficiency on a scale of 1-5 (1 being a beginner and 5 being an expert) in Microsoft Office software. Please list and rate the specific programs (i.e., EXCEL and Word). If none, respond N/A.

　　04

　　Rate yourself on a scale of 1-5 (1 being a beginner and 5 being an expert) in laboratory technique and safety awareness. If none, respond N/A.

　　05

　　Describe your experience(s) in wet chemistry laboratories. Specifically, describe the types of analyses/instruments and duties you performed? If no experience, respond N/A.

　　06

　　Describe your experience(s) in field work/field sampling. If no experience(s), respond N/A.

　　Required Question

　　Agency

　　Gwinnett County

　　Address

　　75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046

　　Phone

　　770.822.7915 770.822.7923

　　Website

　　http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com