Knoxville Utilities
Lab & Regulatory Compliance Student
Knoxville Utilities, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Salary:
$16.00 - $23.00 Hourly Location :
835 E. Jackson Avenue Knoxville, TN Job Type:
Part-Time/Temporary Job Number:
00979 Department:
Lab & Regulatory Compliance Opening Date:
09/09/2025 Closing Date:
9/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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 501,000 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 student role will support regulatory compliance initiatives and work on environmental program requirements for water and wastewater set by state and federal environmental regulatory agencies. This includes performing laboratory tasks, assisting with developing and maintaining spreadsheets, conducting research and drafting summaries on environmental issues and regulations, and conducting administrative duties such as filing, preparing letters for mailing and data entry, and other general office tasks. Other projects, tasks, and duties will be assigned as needed.
Qualifications Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.
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 Have and maintain a valid driver's license Preferred Requirements:
Experience working in an office setting Detail oriented and experience completing work under deadlines Strong organizational skills Ability to write reports, summaries, and articles
Selection Process About the Selection Process:
Phase 1 - Apply online at www.kub.org
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 This position is not eligible for benefits. 01
*Required* Did you attach a copy of your most recent transcript and your Fall 2025 class schedule? This is a requirement of the application process. Please make sure it is in the "Attachments" section.
Yes No
02
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Professional degree Doctorate degree
03
If you answered "Career/Job Fair," Employee Referral," or "Other" to the 'how did you first hear about this opportunity' question, please include details here. If 'no,' please type "N/A" in the text box. 04
Have you Interviewed with KUB in the past? If so, for what position? 05
Describe your reasons for leaving your jobs within the past seven years. 06
How many course hours are you currently enrolled in? 07
When is your expected graduation date? 08
What is your major? 09
What is your Cumulative GPA? 10
Please provide your work availability for the upcoming semesters within our business hours Monday-Friday 7AM-5PM. 11
Describe your experience most pertinent to this position. 12
Describe why you are interested in this position and working at KUB. 13
If selected for this position, what is your minimum required hourly rate? Required Question
$16.00 - $23.00 Hourly Location :
835 E. Jackson Avenue Knoxville, TN Job Type:
Part-Time/Temporary Job Number:
00979 Department:
Lab & Regulatory Compliance Opening Date:
09/09/2025 Closing Date:
9/30/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
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 501,000 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 student role will support regulatory compliance initiatives and work on environmental program requirements for water and wastewater set by state and federal environmental regulatory agencies. This includes performing laboratory tasks, assisting with developing and maintaining spreadsheets, conducting research and drafting summaries on environmental issues and regulations, and conducting administrative duties such as filing, preparing letters for mailing and data entry, and other general office tasks. Other projects, tasks, and duties will be assigned as needed.
Qualifications Physical Requirements:
Sedentary work; exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above.
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 Have and maintain a valid driver's license Preferred Requirements:
Experience working in an office setting Detail oriented and experience completing work under deadlines Strong organizational skills Ability to write reports, summaries, and articles
Selection Process About the Selection Process:
Phase 1 - Apply online at www.kub.org
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 This position is not eligible for benefits. 01
*Required* Did you attach a copy of your most recent transcript and your Fall 2025 class schedule? This is a requirement of the application process. Please make sure it is in the "Attachments" section.
Yes No
02
Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?
High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED) Associate degree Bachelor's degree Master's degree Professional degree Doctorate degree
03
If you answered "Career/Job Fair," Employee Referral," or "Other" to the 'how did you first hear about this opportunity' question, please include details here. If 'no,' please type "N/A" in the text box. 04
Have you Interviewed with KUB in the past? If so, for what position? 05
Describe your reasons for leaving your jobs within the past seven years. 06
How many course hours are you currently enrolled in? 07
When is your expected graduation date? 08
What is your major? 09
What is your Cumulative GPA? 10
Please provide your work availability for the upcoming semesters within our business hours Monday-Friday 7AM-5PM. 11
Describe your experience most pertinent to this position. 12
Describe why you are interested in this position and working at KUB. 13
If selected for this position, what is your minimum required hourly rate? Required Question