Regulated Materials Intern (Environmental Planning/Sciences)
Salary
$16.46 Hourly
Location
Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Job Type
Internship
Job Number
27-01025
Agency
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Opening Date
10/09/2026
Closing Date
11/1/2026 11:59 PM Central
LinkedIn Tag
#LI-DNP
Point of Contact
Marc Solberg, marc.solberg@iowadot.us
Job Description
The core function of the Location and Environment Bureau (LEB) is to balance transportation project delivery, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship for Iowa’s transportation interests. Part of this core function includes reviewing transportation projects for potential impacts to wetland and streams, and threatened and endangered species, as well as stewardship of our mitigation sites. This position will serve an important role in LEB by assisting us meet the requirements of federal environmental regulations.
Assist LEB team members with day-to-day duties including but not limited to wetland and threatened and endangered species field work and project reporting, mitigation site surveys, environmental planning, GIS analysis, data entry, and project related administrative work.
Preferred background: Prefer student who is at least a sophomore with an interest in becoming a biologist or related environmental professional.
Duration Options: Position available starting summer 2024 (up to 40 hours per week). Depending on Bureau workload and resources, one or two positions may extend beyond fall semester.
Number of Positions Available: 2
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Educational Requirements: Undergraduate or graduate students in a natural resources, biology, ecology, environmental sciences, or related field.