DWM Intern - 2026 College Student Summer Internship – Office of Watershed Protection – Drinking/Wastewater Labs

City of Atlanta • Atlanta, GA

12h • $17 - $18 • Onsite

About The Position

City of Atlanta Department of Watershed Management 2026 College Student Summer Internship – Office of Watershed Protection – Drinking/Wastewater Labs Position pays from: $16.75 - $18 Posted Until Filled Internship Details - May 21, 2026 – July 29, 2026 (In-person) General Description: The Office of Watershed Protection is responsible for the development and implementation of the environmental compliance and inspection programs including natural resource management, water resources protection, water quality management, monitoring, and analysis, industrial pretreatment, stormwater compliance, permit and regulatory compliance, and regional water resource planning. Essential Duties & Responsibilities for the Division of Wastewater Labs: Responsibilities: These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned. Sample Custody- the intake of daily samples pouring up samples and distribute to different areas of the laboratory according to analysis. Residual Area-Processing samples Nutrients Area- Processing samples Glassware cleaning, sample dumping and bottle washing Assist technicians in daily prep. Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Knowledge of glassware and measurement of reagents Laboratory safety Aseptic techniques Effective Verbal and written communications Knowledge of laboratory practices, equipment and instrumentation Minimum Qualifications: Must be eighteen years of age or older Must be authorized to work in the United States of America Must be a sophomore or above college student at application submission Minimum overall GPA 3.0 Must attach College Transcript – Unofficial IS acceptable (NO screenshots) Currently pursuing a bachelors, associates or above from an accredited college or university. Must have at least one remaining semester at the start of the internship Must attach Resume (NO screenshots) Required Major: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science It is the policy of the City of Atlanta (“COA”) that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department. The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, ender identity, marital status, veteran’s status or national origin, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older
• Must be authorized to work in the United States of America
• Must be a sophomore or above college student at application submission
• Minimum overall GPA 3.0
• Must attach College Transcript – Unofficial IS acceptable (NO screenshots)
• Currently pursuing a bachelors, associates or above from an accredited college or university.
• Must have at least one remaining semester at the start of the internship
• Must attach Resume (NO screenshots)
• Required Major: Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Science
• Knowledge of glassware and measurement of reagents
• Laboratory safety
• Aseptic techniques
• Effective Verbal and written communications
• Knowledge of laboratory practices, equipment and instrumentation

Responsibilities

• Sample Custody- the intake of daily samples pouring up samples and distribute to different areas of the laboratory according to analysis.
• Residual Area-Processing samples
• Nutrients Area- Processing samples
• Glassware cleaning, sample dumping and bottle washing
• Assist technicians in daily prep.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees