DEP Intern - Southeast Regional Office Clean Water
DEP Intern - Southeast Regional Office Clean Water (College)
Salary
$17.00 Hourly
Location
Montgomery County, PA
Job Type
Internship
Job Number
N-2024-14563
Department
Department of Environmental Protection
Division
EP SERO Clean Wtr
Opening Date
12/20/2024
Closing Date
2/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
U2710
Position Number
50289380
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
98
Pay Group
ST01
Bureau / Division Code
4160
Bureau / Division
Southeast Regional Office, Clean Water
Worksite Address
2 East Main Street
City
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
19401
Contact Name
EP, DEP Interns
Contact Email
gklinger@pa.gov
THE POSITION
Are you ready to explore a realm of opportunities through internships with the Department of Environmental Protection? Become part of our commitment to protect Pennsylvania's air, land, and water from pollution, while promoting the health and safety of its residents. As an intern, you will delve into various program areas and play a vital role in our environmental initiatives. If you have a passion for public service and are looking to gain hands-on experience that can influence your career path, seize this chance. Apply now and help create a positive impact!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The intern in this position will gain practical experience by assisting the Clean Water program at the Southeast Regional Office through technical tasks related to water management. Responsibilities will include conducting watershed assessments and performing cause and effect surveys. Furthermore, the intern will be involved in processing laboratory samples as part of the water body survey efforts.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time internship that will run from 5/1/2025 through 8/29/2025
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, on a schedule that aligns with the supervisor. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Norristown.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Internship Requirements:
- Current full-time enrollment in a bachelor’s degree, or advanced degree program in one of the following majors:
- Environmental Science
- Biology
- Wildlife and Fisheries Science
- An approved major course of study at an accredited college or university
- Good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher)
- Freshman year completed
- Pennsylvania residency or enrollment at a Pennsylvania college or university
Additional Requirements:
- This position requires possession of a valid Class C non-commercial driver's license.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
- Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
- This posting requires submission of a copy of your college transcript(s). Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You may upload your document as an attachment during the application process. You must still complete the application and answer the supplemental questions. All documents MUST be uploaded prior to the submission of your application.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.