The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air and water, the safe management of toxics and hazards, the recycling of solid and hazardous wastes, the timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources.

Proposed Duration:

Winter Program 2023 January - April

Because MassDEP is presently working remotely, candidates will work remotely, until staff return to the office. Candidates will need a computer with Windows 10 and Office suite and will be expected to work on their own computers. Candidates will also need to have internet access as a Virtual Private Network (VPN) connection may be provided.

Agency Mission

The MASSDEP is a state agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment by ensuring clean air and water, the safe management and disposal of solid and hazardous wastes, the timely cleanup of hazardous waste sites and spills, and the preservation of wetlands and coastal resources. The MassDEP is one of the agencies in the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs.

DEP’s Diversity Vision and Mission

The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection in fulfilling its vision to advance diversity at the agency as we seek to hire, retain, and promote women and men from different racial, cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds regardless of their sexual orientation or disability status. Through effective and fully compliant affirmative action and equal opportunity policies, MassDEP strives to attract members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the environmental field and to increase the number of minority and women applicants for its vacancies.

Project Description

The intern will assist Drinking Water Program staff with project tasks that support the goals of the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Description of Internship Duties

• Assist with updating MassDEP’s Surface Water Supply Protection Plan guidance document.
• Assist in developing outreach material for lead services lines and lead plumbing materials.
• Assist in outreach for attracting applicants from a diverse background for certified operator entry level training opportunities.
• Participate in staff meetings.
• Assist with other Drinking Water Program tasks including data entry and research.

Knowledge Requested

Course work in environmental sciences, community planning, geography or earth science. Good writing and research skills.

The Value of a MassDEP Internship

MassDEP’s Volunteer Internship Program creates a “win-win” experience by providing experiential learning for interns while allowing the agency to cultivate a diverse applicant pool for employment opportunities in the environmental field.

MassDEP’s goal is to provide a growth oriented opportunity for all interns. Interns will receive invaluable real world experience, intellectual challenges, problem solving skills and contacts in their field of interest. Interns are considered an integral part of MassDEP.

Qualifications:

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Applicants are required to:

• Be enrolled in a degree program; or
• Have received their degree within one year of their date of graduation date
• Submit a cover letter, application, and resume

This is an intern contracted position for up to 22.5 hours per week

$21.00 an hour/undergrad degree

$26.00 an hour/graduate degree

Employees must have the ability to commute to MassDEP Massachusetts locations.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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