Reference #: R3972 Aqua, an Essential Utilities company, employs people in a variety of roles within our eight-state footprint, ranging from field workers and customer service representatives who are on the front lines working with customers, to scientists and engineers who help ensure we're delivering reliable water and wastewater services to our communities. If you're looking for a rewarding career helping improve our environment and protect our natural resources, we encourage you to join our team!

About Essential Utilities

delivers safe, clean, reliable services that improve quality of life for individuals, families, and entire communities.

Operating as the  (water and wastewater services) and the  and  (natural gas) brands, Essential serves approximately 5.5 million people across 10 states. We are committed to sustainable growth, operational excellence, a superior customer experience, and premier employer status - including a competitive and comprehensive benefits package as well as a commitment to career growth opportunities.

We are advocates for the communities we serve and are dedicated stewards of natural lands, protecting more than 7,600 acres of forests and other habitats throughout our footprint.

Our company is one of the most significant publicly traded water, wastewater service and natural gas providers in the U.S.

Are you looking for a Seasonal Opportunity with Aqua, PA a subsidiary of Essential Utilities? We are currently hiring for a full-time season Environmental Compliance Aide, from May through August. Work schedules are up to 40 hours per week.

In this role, the primary responsibilities are assisting an environmental sampling effort by reviewing and updating system plans, identifying sites for voluntary requests to collect samples, delivering sample kits to customers, and working with Aqua's compliance and sampling team. This position must be able to interact with the public in a professional and courteous manner.

Essential Duties:

Coordinate seasonal Lead and Copper Rule (LCR) Sampling effort with assistance from Aqua compliance team

Responsible for becoming familiar with USEPA LCR rule and following guidelines and procedures as needed

Review maps and GIS data to locate potential new sites. Provide updates as needed to Aqua's compliance team as needed to update Aqua LCR sampling site plan.

Review and establish sampling schedules

Contact customers and verify willingness to participate in Aqua's LCR sampling program

Delivery and collection of sample kits to Aqua customers

Track daily sample collection through Aqua's work order system or other method as defined by Aqua's compliance manager

Adheres to all safety and security operating policies, procedures, practices, and standards to ensure a safe working environment

Participate in daily/weekly coordination calls

Assists with other tastes or projects as assigned

Pay Rate $15.00

Qualifications:

Must be at least 18 years old

Must have a valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Familiarity with computers and work systems such as Microsoft office suite

Excellent written and verbal communications skills; communicate effectively (clearly, concisely, and professionally) with customers and internal staff.

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to work independently and a team player and to complete daily activities according to work schedules

Must always follow directions and safety procedures

Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time, weather permitting

A team player, able to work effectively in a team fostered multi-tasking environment

Working Conditions/Physical Demands:

May be subject to extreme temperatures, noise, wet and/or humid conditions, mechanical, electrical, gas exposure hazards, fumes, dusts, and mists

Working conditions include travel to work sites of Aqua, PA.

Aqua, an Essential Utilities company is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law. Aqua is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you have a condition that may prevent you from applying for a job online or need to request an accommodation during the interview process, please call (1-877-271-9012). To maintain the integrity of the recruitment process and to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest due to employment and/or assignment of family members and personal referrals, specific guidelines apply to the hiring and assignment of these individuals including, but not limited to: Family members cannot result in a supervisor/subordinate reporting relationship Family members cannot work in the same department.

Aqua America, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.  Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions, including medical conditions related to lactation), physical or mental disability, covered-veteran status, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.