Location of Service: Knox Co Engineering and Public Works – 500 W Summit Hill Dr SW, Knoxville, TN 37902
About Knox Co Engineering and Public Works:
Knox County Engineering and Public Works is a diverse group of professionals committed to serving the public of Knox County through honest hard work.
Within Engineering and Public Works, the group that this AmeriCorps member will primarily serve is Stormwater Compliance, within the Environment and Planning division. The AmeriCorps members will be supervised by the Stormwater Compliance Manager.
Knox County Stormwater Compliance is tasked with protecting and improving water quality in our creeks, streams, and rivers. Serving this department provides an excellent opportunity for members to build their resumes and skills. The mission of stormwater compliance is to enhance the quality of life for Knox County citizens through education, service and management of water resources.
Position Summary:
- Perform visual stream assessments to monitor Knox Co Streams
- Use GPS equipment to inventory stormwater infrastructure
- Perform chemical, biological, and physical assessments of local streams
- Use GIS software (ESRI) to create maps and educational materials for the public
- Engage with the public to increase knowledge about water quality and flooding.
- Organize and participate in outreach and education events including classroom, after-school, and community events
- Assess and survey residential properties affected, or potentially affected by hazards due to flooding
- Assist with data entry within Knox County’s databases and GIS systems
- Assist in the development and delivery of social media messaging, website content, brochures, and newsletters
- Assist in the design, installation and maintenance of County-owned green infrastructure
- Assist with pollution prevention activities including campus pollution source checks, composting, recycling, and cleanup day
- Participate in coordinated flood responses when necessary
The member(s) in this position will have the opportunity to gain the following skills/credentials:
- Water quality monitoring
- GPS/GIS work
- Event planning
- Conduct education and outreach events
- Tennessee Erosion Protection and Sediment Control Level 1 Certificate Program
Site Preferences/Qualifications:
- An ideal Member to serve our organization will be punctual, reliable, dependable, independent, focused, organized, responsible, motivated, and creative along with the following specific personal qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in areas of study related to environmental conservation, natural resource management, engineering, landscape architecture, sciences, Geographic Information Science (GIS), or communications.
- Strong Microsoft Office knowledge, primarily Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Willingness and ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time while collecting data, and meeting with clients, in both fair and inclement weather.
- Knowledge of general natural sciences.
- Flexibility in the workplace and willingness to take on a range of tasks.
- Ability and/or willingness to learn to use technical tools e.g., GPS equipment, GIS software.
- Detail-oriented with the ability to collect, document, and maintain recorded information.
- Ability to successfully complete projects within a team and individually.
- Ability to effectively communicate and coordinate with others, both verbally and written.
- Ability to take direction while also showing initiative in daily tasks.
- Creative, independent, personable, motivated, dependable, and professional.
- A valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to and from the office.
- Ability to demonstrate punctuality, professionalism, and courtesy in the workplace.
Equity and Inclusion: The Knoxville-Knox County Community Action Committee (CAC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will take action to ensure that members and employees are treated equally without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, gender, romantic/sexual orientation, age, handicap, cultural or religious convictions. CAC AmeriCorps provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees. Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation at any point in the recruitment / employment process.