DEP Intern-California District Office (College)

THE POSITION

Department of Environmental Protection Internships provide an exciting opportunity for students to learn about and assist with the environmental protection activities of various program areas within the agency working towards our mission to protect Pennsylvania's air, land and water from pollution and provide for the health and safety of its citizens through a cleaner environment.

If you have an interest in public service and want to gain valuable work experience that may be used toward a career after graduation, apply now!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will support the data entry, processing, and analysis of information related to the revision of permits for underground bituminous coal mines and coal refuse disposal areas. By handling data entry tasks, you will alleviate some of the responsibilities of the permitting team, enabling them to assess permit revisions more efficiently. Additionally, as an Intern, you will contribute to investigations of water loss and evaluations of stream flow recovery. The data involved will include groundwater and surface water quality information that has been submitted as part of the process.

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

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 :

Geology / Geoscience

Environmental Science

Environmental Resource Management

Freshman year

completed

Good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher)

Pennsylvania residency or enrollment at a Pennsylvania college or university

Additional Requirements :

You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply :

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 :

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) :

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.