What are the responsibilities and job description for the Environmental Resources Internship - Environmental Initiatives position at Dakota County, MN?
Salary : $18.00 - $20.00 Hourly
Location : Apple Valley, MN
Job Type : 6 month Temp
Job Number : 9000c.25.001
Department : ENVIRONMENTAL INITIATIVES - 2480101
Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025
Closing Date : 3 / 14 / 2025 4 : 30 PM Central
General Description
POSTING TYPE : Open Competitive
DEPARTMENT : Environmental Resources- Environmental Initiatives
HOURS : Full-Time Temporary
HIRING RANGE : $18.00 - 20.00 / hourly depending on qualifications
LOCATION : Western Service Center, Apple Valley
UNION : None
CLOSE DATE : 4 : 30 p.m. on Friday, March 14, 2025
This internship position is a great opportunity for a current college student or recent college graduate to explore their interest and gain work experience in the solid waste and recycling field. It's a temporary (6-month), full-time (40 hours / week) internship for a college student or graduate interested in the areas of waste prevention, reuse, and recycling activities. This internship position functions in a staff-level capacity as part of the Environmental Initiatives (EI) Unit of the Environmental Resources Department at the Western Service Center in Apple Valley, MN.
The intern will assist EI Unit staff in solid waste management projects and programs, including support for the business recycling program (e.g., research and assist in waste diversion audits, inventory and update program data, conduct onsite technical assistance), support for the multi-unit residential recycling program (e.g., research and assist in diversion measurement, assist to implement new program name, assist in program outreach and education),support for public event recycling and support for the school waste prevention and recycling program (e.g., onsite assistance, inventory and update existing school resources, research reusable products, assist in wasted food prevention). Additional learning opportunities will occur through engagement in other Environmental Resources Department activities.
NOTE : Hiring manager requests applicants attach a cover letter and resume.
Minimum Qualifications
- 2 years of pertinent coursework towards the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in physical or biological sciences, geographic information systems, resource / waste management, environmental studies / sustainability, environmental education / communication, environmental planning, engineering, or another closely related field;
- Valid driver's license
Duties & Responsibilities
These examples do not include all possible tasks in this work and do not limit the assignment of related tasks in any position of this classification. Regular attendance according to the position's management approved work schedule is required for all positions.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Work Environment
o conduct research and organize information; and
o develop reports.
WORK ENVIRONMENT : Employee will on occasion be required to work evenings and weekends within the 40 hours / week for scheduled events. Employee will be working indoors and also in outside weather conditions, being exposed to cold and hot temperatures, precipitation, direct sunlight, wind, dust, and pollen. Lifting requirement, up to 35 pounds, on an occasional basis.
Selection Process
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Minimum Qualification Screening : Have you completed at least 2 years of pertinent coursework OR a completed degree in a physical or biological sciences, geographic information systems, resource / waste management, environmental studies, environmental education / communication, environmental planning, or engineering?
Please select the highest level of education completed or degree held. (Degree must be held by the closing date of this recruitment)
Select the field of study for your Bachelor or Master's Degree.
If selected "Other related environmental degree" or "Other degree" above, describe including your degree held.
Do you have a valid driver's license?
Do you have experience driving a trailer?
Have you completed any hands-on environmental field work ? The work experience may have been earned as a volunteer, intern or direct employment. Experience should be clearly identified on your application.
Select which of the following best describes your years of experience leading or participating in environmental programs. This experience must be clearly listed on your application.
Check all that apply regarding work you have performed in school or in a professional capacity. This experience must be on your application.
Check all that apply regarding your experience coordinating activities with various individuals. This experience must be listed on your application.
Check all that apply from the list below regarding your computer skills.
Select the statement below that best describes your work preferences.
Select the statement below that best describes your work preferences.
Would you be willing to accept an offer between $18.00 - 20.00? The hourly rate that is offered is dependent on qualifications.
Required Question
Salary : $18 - $20
