Job Description
Who We Are:
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is the state agency responsible for ensuring clean air, land, and water, the safe management of toxics and hazards, the recycling of solid and hazardous wastes and the preservation of the state's wetlands and coastal resources.
Who We Serve:
Massachusetts was the first state in the nation to combine energy and environmental agencies under one Cabinet secretary. The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) serves Commonwealth residents interested in outdoor recreational activities, clean energy solutions and those who work with animals and livestock. Equally, EOEEA works with energy consumers, power companies, clean energy providers and farmers to delicately balance the interaction with environmental protection laws and regulations while being a cornerstone for our economic prosperity.
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Job Opening:
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, seeks applicants for the position of Contracted Student Intern - Wastewater Program to perform the following duties:
Please submit a cover letter and resume as part of your application.
Time period of employment is from January 2025 - May 2025.
Wastewater Program
This internship is designed to support MassDEP's Bureau of Water Resources (BWR) with a focus on Central Massachusetts Wastewater Program.
- Identify potential risks within the wastewater treatment system and develop protocols to minimize risks and ensure quick responses to incidents.
- Work with communities on all aspects of wastewater management and related project development.
- Review plans and specifications for wastewater related permits.
- Conduct compliance reviews of projects and wastewater operations, maintenance, and pretreatment requirements under 314 CMR 12.00.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of the basic principles of sanitary and environmental engineering related to wastewater collection, conveyance and treatment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software.
- Strong technical writing skills.
- Interest in learning about Massachusetts regulatory programs as they relate to wastewater.
Qualifications
First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.
Please see above for preferred qualifications.
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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An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.