Winter College Intern

What we need: Ohio EPA Winter Intern - Division of Drinking and Ground Waters What we need: Ohio EPA Winter Intern - Division of Drinking and Ground Waters What we do: At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws. What we need YOU to do: The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest intern in the Division of Division of Drinking and Ground Waters in Montgomery County. Here, you're not a number. You're an asset. As a college intern, you'll receive training and orientation on various aspects of our drinking and ground waters program. You'll assist in workforce development, development of supplemental materials, track communication and outreach. Let's run back those high points. Assist in workforce development for professional operators in Ohio. Development of supplemental materials such as outreach materials (pamphlets, presentations), standard operating procedures, and guidance documents. Works with high schools, water systems, and Ohio EPA's Operator Certification team to promote workforce development Tracks communication with statewide schools to allocate training resources for prospective water professionals Assist with outreach related to capacity development and workforce development. At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website Our benefits package includes: Medical Coverage Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more) Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation ) Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position. Qualifications MUST BE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN COLLEGE DEGREE PROGRAM DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE POSITION OR HAVE RECENTLY GRADUATED WITHIN THE QUARTER/SEMESTER IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING THE START DATE. Major area of study: Environmental Science, Water Resources, Chemistry or Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical). Knowledge of safety practices, public relations, Agency policies and procedures and permits as applicable. Ability to lift 50 pounds. Skills in computers (word processing and database work). SELECTED CANDIDATE MUST POSSESS A VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE. Job Skills: Environmental Services, Learning and Development, Collaboration, Written Communication, Customer Focus