Job Description
Salary: $20.00 Hourly
Location : Des Moines, IA
Job Type: Temporary Full-Time
Job Number: 1132SW-12-2025
Department: Public Works
Opening Date: 12/01/2025
Closing Date: 1/19/2026 4:00 PM Central
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: Non
Occupational Group: Non-Civil Service
Location of Vacancy: Des Moines, IA
Recruitment: Entrance
Selection Method: Applicants deemed most qualified based on qualifications may be contacted for an interview. Qualified applicants who need a reasonable accommodation must inform this office at (515) 283-4213 or TTY at Iowa Relay at 711 or 1-800-735-2942 prior to closing date.
Distinguishing Features of the Class Performs field investigations/inspections of stormwater infrastructure and completes reporting/analysis of stormwater data.
120-Day assignment working up to 40 hours weekly depending on available work. Typical employment duration is 4 consecutive months. Acceptable Experience and Training - Completion of one (1) year in an Environmental Science, Engineering or related program with course work in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, or Environmental Engineering;
- Or any other combination of experience and education that provides the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the work;
- Preferred experience with Microsoft Excel and ArcGIS.
Please Note: College transcripts 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.
- 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 stormwater sampling and field analysis of stormwater outfalls at creeks and open water bodies;
- Completes construction runoff control inspections;
- Investigates illicit discharges;
- Updates GIS and stormwater permit data;
- Assists with stormwater permit compliance;
- Performs other directly related duties consistent with the role and function of the classification
This positions receives only mandatory benefits.
01
I have read and understand that submittal of post high school transcripts verifying coursework taken and credited hours is required upon application submittal. Failure to adhere to this requirement may result in disqualification of application. Please submit to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50319.
- I understand college transcripts are required at the time of application and have attached my transcripts to my application.
- I understand college transcripts are required at the time of application and I have requested my transcripts.
- I have not taken college course work and do not have college transcripts to provide.
02
Do you currently possess a valid Iowa Driver's license? NOTE: If you possess an out-of-state license, you must submit a certified driving record at the time of application. Failure to submit all required documentation may cause application disqualification. Certified driving records should be submitted to the City of Des Moines Human Resources Department; electronically to humanresources@dmgov.org, by fax to 515-237-1680, or by mail to 1551 E MLK Jr Pkwy, Des Moines, IA 50317.
- Yes, I possess a valid Iowa Driver's license.
- No, but I possess an out-of-state license - I understand submittal of certified driving record required at the time of application.
- No, I do not have a valid license.
03
Do you have at least one (1) year in an accredited Environmental Science, Engineering or related program with course work in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Geographic Information Systems, or Environmental Engineering?
04
Describe any (municipal) stormwater or water quality analysis related job experience, including the duration of this experience and where this experience was obtained. If no experience, please indicate "N/A".
Required Question
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