Water Quality Specialist (Student Intern) - LURM Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/walworthco/jobs/newprint/4788017) Apply  Water Quality Specialist (Student Intern) - LURM Salary $15.00 Hourly Location Elkhorn, WI Job Type Limited Term Job Number 2025-00008 Department Land Use & Resource Management Opening Date 01/10/2025 Closing Date 1/31/2025 5:00 PM Central + Description + Benefits + Questions An Equal Opportunity Employer Position Summary This position is responsible for implementing the County’s Lake Protection and Monitoring Grant Program. Duties will include providing training for Clean Boats Clean Waters (CBCW) volunteers, Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) monitoring on county’s lakes, stakeholder outreach, and education on local water quality in the County. This is a program with grant funding for 1 year beginning January 1, 2025. This limited term position will expire on December 31, 2025. Subsequent grant renewals are not guaranteed. The position is funded for 800 hours and is envisioned to be full-time (40 hours per week) May through August, with the potential for part-time (10-20 hours per week) January through April and September through December to attend trainings, host events, and perform other grant tasks as-needed. Essential Duties and Responsibilities This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Collaborate with stakeholders and state partners to disseminate information to residents, lake property owners, and other stakeholders through news articles, email alerts, and information on the county website. Coordinate with staff members to update the County website and/or utilize social media to reflect new information and increase awareness of AIS. Communicate to interested parties/stakeholders via email. Collect and report chemical, biological, or physical data on lakes and lake ecosystems, including data on water levels and lake ice extent and duration as requested by Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (WDNR). Enter data into the state Surface Water Integrated Monitoring System (SWIMS) database. Identify lake districts and associations collecting chemical, biological, and/or physical lake data and provide training on data entry into the state Surface Water Integrated Monitoring System (SWIMS) database. Recruit new districts and associations to collect this data. Coordinate checks on WDNR AIS signage at lake/river public access sites within county. Inventory signs at boat launches and coordinate with local lake groups where signage is lacking. Coordinate early detection monitoring for AIS. Assist with "meander" surveys on County lakes. Connect individuals with information and resources when new species are found. Coordinate the CBCW watercraft inspection program and annual AIS Snapshot Day in for the county. Become trained as a trainer for the CBCW program and conduct volunteer training for volunteers working for local lakes. Provide AIS outreach and education to local partners and AIS stakeholders. Provide technical assistance to a grantee or grant applicant for AIS prevention and control. Recruit new Secchi Disk monitors and train them on data entry into SWIMS. Support and expand implementation of the Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol Program in the County, working with WDNR and other partners for reporting and tracking associated with the program. Promote and assist with Organisms in Trade (OIT) Pathway to implement Wisconsin AIS Management Plan. Attend trainings and webinars to stay up to date on statewide information. Complete AIS Verification Testing to become a certified AIS verifier. Demonstrate a commitment to county safety and risk management efforts. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education and/or Experience High school diploma required with at least 1 year of education at an accredited college in the areas of environmental science, natural resources management, biology or geography. Previous research experience highly desired. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Valid Driver's License. Proof of minimum liability auto insurance coverage Aquatic Invasive Species Verifier (preferred or ability to obtain) Interactions and Communications Provides specialized information and/or recommendations to others regarding an area of expertise. Decision Making This position has authority to make decisions that are within general procedures and protocols; supervision is available as required or requested. These decisions directly impact performance in the job and/or work unit within the department and information is provided with additional research and observations which contributes to the decision making process. Thinking and Problem Solving In relation to established procedures, protocols and policies of the County, challenges in this position tend to be diverse, but are typically covered by precedent or established practice. Tools & Equipment Used Telephone Water Quality Testing Equipment Copy Machine Topographic Maps Online Mapping Software/GIS Secchi Disk Personal Computer/Printer Aerial Photos Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel) WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is sometimes exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and rarely lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Selection Process TO INCLUDE: Formal Walworth County Electronic Application Education & Experience Review Verification of Driver's License Oral Department Interview Reference Check Background Check Post Offer Physical Exam Drug Screen Other job-related tests may be required. WALWORTH COUNTY EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SUMMARY M - Casual, Limited Term, Student Workers BARGAINING UNIT: Casual, Limited Term, Student Workers DATE: April 25, 2017 EMPLOYMENT STATUS: All employees of Walworth County are at-will employees. BASIS OF PAYMENT: Hourly. VACATION: Not eligible. SICK LEAVE: Not eligible. HOLIDAYS: Not eligible. INSURANCE: Health Insurance: Not eligible. Dental Insurance: Not eligible. Life Insurance: Not eligible. LTD Insurance: Not eligible. Vision Insurance: Not eligible. WISCONSIN RETIREMENT: Employees expected to work less than 1200 hours per year will not receive this benefit. If an employee works 1200 hours, is employed for at least one year, and is not under 20 attending high school full-time. The employee will be expected to pay the employee portion. Walworth County will pay employer required contributions pursuant to state law. Note: This Summary provides only a brief outline of your benefits. All benefit terms and conditions are subject to the specific provisions of plan documents, policies, and/or legal rules and regulations. These benefits are subject to change from time to time by action of the County Board and/or Human Resources Committee. 01 Do you have a valid driver's license? + Yes + No 02 Please indicate below your highest level of education completed. + No High School Diploma/GED + High School Diploma/GED + Some College/Tech School + Associate's Degree + Bachelor's Degree + Master's Degree + Doctoral Degree 03 Please indicate your area of study. Required Question Employer Walworth County Address P.O. Box 1001 100 W. Walworth Street Elkhorn, Wisconsin, 53121 Phone 262-741-7950 Website http://www.co.walworth.wi.us Apply Please verify your email address Verify Email