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 jerrold.ware@cincinnati-oh.gov.
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
- 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, Jerrold.Ware@cincinnati-oh.gov
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
