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Job Description
Distinguishing Features of the Class
Performs routine observations and reports at the Des Moines Wastewater Reclamation Facility.
Typical employment duration is 6 consecutive months (May-October). 32 hours per week.
Acceptable Experience and Training- Graduation from high school or possession of a GED; or
- Enrolled in an independent study program including Des Moines Public Schools Options Academy, DMACC Youth Consortium, Iowa Workforce Development or a comparable program or a post-secondary environmental science related program.
- Basic math skills.
- Preferred experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
Please Note: Transcripts or a Letter from advisor including advisor’s name and contact information must be submitted with your application or separately to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department by email to humanresources@dmgov.org , by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail or hand delivery to 1551 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317 on or before the application deadline.
Required Special Qualifications- Possession of a valid Iowa driver's license.
- Must be at least 18 years old.
- Requires satisfactory criminal, sex offender and if applicable driving record background checks.
Please Note: If you possess an out-of-state license, you must submit a certified driving record by the application deadline. Failure to submit all required documentation may cause application disqualification.
Examples of Essential Work (Illustrative Only)- Performs operational rounds under general supervision.
- Collects and analyzes process samples.
- Assists in industrial wastewater sampling.
- Assists with FOG inspections and sampling.
- Cleans and maintains operational equipment.
- General facility grounds maintenance.
- Assists with preventative maintenance program.
- Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification.
This positions receives only mandatory benefits.
Closing Date/Time: 3/13/2026 4:00 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Des Moines
Show moreDes Moines is the capital city and is the commercial, financial, transportation, and governmental hub of Iowa. Extending over 80 square miles, Des Moines is home to over 212,000 people and the central city of a metropolitan area of approximately 634,000. Des Moines is a vibrant city, intersected by the Des Moines and Raccoon Rivers.
Des Moines is a city with many cultural amenities, ease of commuting, Iowa State government, three higher education institutions, good schools, ample shopping, affordable housing, fine dining, great health care, and a stable high-performing local government. It also is the home of the Iowa State Fair and is the host to countless conventions, trade shows, and sporting and entertainment events each year.
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