COLLEGE CO-OP MSD/OOD (LEGAL TEAM)
City of Cincinnati
General Statement of Duties
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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 April 1, 2026. Applications submitted by this date will be reviewed by MSD hiring managers before the posting closes on April 18, 2026. If selected for an interview, students will be notified via email as early as the week of April 06, 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 hereto 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)
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MSD DIVISION OF OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR - LEGAL TEAM
Mission: To establish a partnership with colleges and universities, exposing as many students as possible to employment opportunities in the Wastewater Industry and help them become experienced professionals in the next generation workforce.
Purpose:To develop practical experience, under the supervision of a licensed attorney, in resolving environmental and land use issues related to the management and operation of a county sewer district. The Co-op program also serves as a recruitment tool to assist the Office of the Director in potentially hiring full-time personnel.
Overview:
The Co-op student will be assigned to the MSD Legal Team, under the supervision of Neal Frink and Joseph Neff. The co-op will assist Mr. Frink and Mr. Neff with research and drafting legal memoranda and documents related to environmental and land use matters on current MSD projects/initiatives.
Expectations:
The Legal Team will provide appropriately scoped tasks for the co-op to assist on current MSD projects. The co-op will assist the Legal Team by completing legal research, drafting legal memoranda/documents, issue spotting and problems solving, and participating in meetings with other City Departments and agencies (e.g., GCWW/SMU and Port Authority). Anticipated projects include: assisting with development of an Industrial User permitting and surcharge program to mitigate wet weather impacts in the combined sewer area and development of a related credits-trading program for wet weather mitigation projects.
Learning Deliverables and Milestones:Summer Semester 2026
- Budget:
Desk phone, computer
Salary of student for the duration of their semester
- Logistics:
Student’s workstation would preferably be located in the MSD Administration Building, 2nd floor (as long as there is room).
- Training:
- The student must be trained on city policies, rules, regulations. Student will be trained to use appropriate software to conduct his/her job responsibilities
- Milestones
- Orientation (weeks 1-2)
- Training in appropriate software (weeks 1-4)
- Completion of tasks (as assigned)
- Monthly status reports
- Completion of project/report out (final week)
- Learning Education Requirements:
- Preference for study toward a juris doctorate degree with relevant coursework on administrative law and environmental law.
HR Contact: Jerrold Ware, Jerrold.Ware@cincinnati-oh.gov
Required Education and Experience
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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
