Regulatory Compliance Student

Knoxville Utilities Board; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is seeking a student intern to support environmental and natural gas regulatory compliance work. The role involves researching environmental issues, drafting concise summaries, and assisting with procedures, training materials, and data analysis.

Occasional field visits and administrative tasks are included. The position requires full-time student status, a GPA of 2.5+, and availability of at least 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, during standard daytime

Qualifications

• Must be a full-time student enrolled in an accredited college or university.
• GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Able to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Mon–Fri, 7:00 AM–5:00 PM.
• Strong written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and draft concise summaries on environmental issues, regulations, and technologies.
• Assist with development of procedures, spreadsheets, job aids, and training materials.
• Support field assignments, site visits, facility audits, and inspections as needed.
• Perform administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and data analysis.

Skills

Oral & written communication

Attention to detail

Computer skills

Driver's license

Education

Pursuing a Bachelor’s or graduate degree

Tools

MS Office

Microstation

AutoCAD

GIS (Intergraph/ESRI)

Job description

Classification: Student

Work Hours: 15-29 hours/week: M - F, 7AM-5PM

About KUB

KUB is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing safe, reliable, and affordable electric, gas, water, wastewater, and fiber services to more than 520,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We are looking for employees who want to be a part of a mission-driven organization with strong values that support a skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce.

About the Role

This position is intended to support the environmental and natural gas regulatory compliance work groups. Duties may include, but will not be limited to: conducting research and drafting concise summaries on environmental issues, regulations, and technologies; assisting with the development of procedures, spreadsheets, job aids, and training materials; assisting with or conducting field assignments, site visits, facility audits, and inspections; assisting with the development of event materials; and conducting administrative duties such as filing, data entry, and data analysis. Other projects, tasks, and duties will be assigned as needed.

Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Works primarily in an office setting, but regular field visits and activities required. Requires bending, stooping, some lifting, working in awkward and strenuous positions at times, and mobility over rough terrain. The physical demands above are intended to relate to the approximate physical demands of the classification.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be and maintain full-time student status of an accredited college or university pursuing an Associates, Bachelors, or a graduate-level degree
• Have and maintain a grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 or higher
• Must be available to work a minimum of 15 hours per week, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• Good oral and written communication
• Excellent attention to detail
• Must possess basic computer skills
• Valid driver's license

Please note that due to job responsibilities, KUB does not provide immigration sponsorship for and/or based on this position.

Preferred Requirements

• Pursuing a Bachelors or advanced degree in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Policy or other applicable science or engineering degree from an accredited college or university
• Ability to write reports, summaries, and articles that require minimal review
• Experience with using MS Office, Microstation, AutoCad, and/or Geographical
• Information Systems (Intergraph and/or ESRI)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills

Selection Process

About The Selection Process

Phase 2 – Experience, training, and education evaluation

Phase 3 – Interview with department representatives

Phase 4 – Written, performance, and behavioral exercises

Phase 5 – Background Investigation

Phase 6 – Physical assessment and/or drug screen*

• KUB is part of the Tennessee Drug Free Workplace Program

If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.

Knoxville Utilities Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer