PAID College Internship-Environmental Dept./Capital Programs Administration (District 4 HQ-Akron), PN 20053169

Paid College Internship, Environmental Department/Capital Programs Administration, PN 20053169

**THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR REMOTE WORK AND WILL BE ON SITE AT THE DISTRICT 4 HEADQAURTERS OFFICE LOCATED AT 2088 SOUTH ARLINGTON ROAD, AKRON, OH 44306**

Benefits to You:

• PAID Internship with the rate based on your rank in school (see below supplemental information)

• Real world experience and flexible hours around your school schedule • The opportunity to work on an important mission while applying the knowledge you have gained through your education

• Our interns work year-round and are eligible to participate in the intern program as long as they are enrolled in an accredited college or university and in good academic standing

Position Description:

This is a temporary position involving various duties that will either supplement the student's major field of study &/or provide experience that is a useful addition to the student's education and meaningful preparation for future professional employment.

In the Environmental Section of the Planning & Engineering Department, assists the Environmental staff with projects & documentation by utilizing the computer & related software (e.g., internet, web pages for ODOT, Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); ELLIS, Microsoft Word, Excel & Outlook) to research information (e.g., National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Environmental Justice Maps, Categorical Exclusions, upcoming projects, submerged land leases, lake lines, city limits ), to pull maps, generate reports, create lists (e.g., public involvement requirements, mussel stream) & data bases (e.g., permits, flood plain).

Performs miscellaneous duties to facilitate the operational efficiency of the work unit (e.g., operates state vehicle to assist with field reviews, take photos, & identify sites of endangered species &/or wetlands; attends meetings & training; assists with necessary recordkeeping; organizes materials & compiles information to assist in report preparation).

This Position is Unclassified per Section 124.11(A)(29).



Qualifications

Must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and in good academic standing. Student should be enrolled in college degree program directly related to the environmental science field (i.e., biology, zoology, geology, geography, anthropology, environmental science, conservation, etc.).

If operating a state-owned vehicle, must show proof of valid driver's license

Technical skills: Environmental Services

Professional skills: Teamwork, Customer Focus, Attention to detail