Air Quality Research and Data Analyst Intern

City and County of Denver•Denver, CO

2d•$21 - $24•Hybrid

About The Position

Air Quality Research and Data Analyst Intern The Environmental Quality Division within the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment (DDPHE) has an opening for an Air Quality Research and Data Analyst Intern. This Paid Internship will include responsibilities both in-office and in-field primarily focused on protecting Denver’s air quality. The individual in this position will have additional duties and learning opportunities outlined below. What We Offer The City and County of Denver offers a competitive hourly rate commensurate with education. All City and County of Denver emerging talent positions are supported by a trained hiring manager and encouraged to attend up to 4 sessions of professional development each season (Winter/Spring, Summer and Fall). Location & Schedule The City and County of Denver utilizes a hybrid model workplace that balances the responsibilities of public service with the benefits of a flexible work environment. Employees work where needed, at a city site and/or in the field several days a week and telecommute remotely at a designated workplace within the State of Colorado the remaining days. What You’ll Do As an Intern, you will work on various projects and tasks to help you understand how Denver’s air quality is monitored and protected. As an Air Quality Research and Data Analyst Intern you will have the opportunity to experience:

Requirements

Pursuing a higher degree or certification in Public Health, Environmental Health, Environmental Science, Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Urban Planning, or a related field
Good verbal and written communication skills.
A self-starter with the capacity to take initiative.
Positive attitude.
Critical thinker with a strong attention to detail.
A successful track record of being dependable, reliable, and focused.
Proven successful at working collaboratively with others as well as working independently.
Proficient in MS Office Suites and data analysis software (R, Excel, etc)
Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Ability and interest in working outdoors.
Ability to consistently follow safety rules/policies and the appropriate usage of personal protection equipment.
Current enrollment in an accredited college program leading to a certificate, licensure, associates, bachelor’s, or higher degree in public health, science, technology, engineering, mathematics or closely related field, or a recent graduate (completed specified program within 1 year of completion).
None
No substitution of experience for education is permitted.
Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Resume: 1-2 pages, with the most current information.
Cover Letter
Transcripts – either official or unofficial, dated within your current academic term.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to ArcGIS.
Exposure to methods to conduct air dispersion modeling (preferred but not required)

Responsibilities

Assist with reviewing and analyzing air quality monitoring data (e.g., PM2.5, PM10, NOx, ozone) for quality control, trend evaluation on a weekly and quarterly basis.
Help prepare technical reports, graphs and written interpretations of air quality data for internal memos and public facing materials.
Develop or update spreadsheets or databases used by the Love My Air program as needed.
Assist the Love My Air team to develop and implement ideas for public-facing tools, website dashboards and air quality Smartphone app updates.
Maintain the ArcGIS StoryMaps for the Love My Air program.
Using dispersion modeling to assess air quality impacts from pollution sources (training provided; experience is helpful but not required for position).
Assist with outdoor air monitoring equipment activities, including basic maintenance checks, site visits, calibrations and sensor/air monitor deployments (training provided; no prior monitoring experience required).
Help document and organize field activities, maintenance logs and calibration records in accordance with program protocols.
Attend Love My Air workshops, outreach and community events as needed.
Support Love My Air outreach efforts by helping develop educational content that connects air quality data to health impacts.
Assist with updating maps, dashboards, story maps, or other tools used to communicate air-quality information to schools, health clinics and other community partners.
Participate in internal planning for community air quality projects and events.
Conduct background research on air quality topics, best practices or monitoring approaches to support program development.
Review and evaluate public-facing tools, dashboards and StoryMaps developed by other cities or organizations to inform improvements and new ideas for the Love My Air program.
Contribute ideas and recommendations for enhancing Love My Air tools, data visualizations and community-facing resources based on research findings.
Help prepare both technical and non-technical documents, presentations and reports related to air-quality initiatives as needed.
Participate in team/organization meetings, trainings and occasional field activities
Perform other related duties as assigned in support of the Love My Air program