State of Indiana - Indianapolis, IN

posted about 2 months ago

Full-time - Intern
Indianapolis, IN
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Governor's Summer Intern position at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) focuses on air compliance and enforcement. This internship provides college students with hands-on experience in environmental management, specifically in ensuring compliance with air pollution control laws. Interns will engage in various projects, including data analysis, report preparation, and collaboration with IDEM staff and regulated entities to improve air quality in Indiana.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and execute one major project related to agency needs and academic area of study
  • Create, develop, and sustain the programmatic efforts for the assigned discipline
  • Analyze data and feedback to provide recommendations
  • Partner with other relevant stakeholders to promote and enhance the quality of projects
  • Collaborate with State of Indiana agencies to ensure effective implementation of internal and external initiatives
  • Review Title V Annual Compliance Certifications (ACC) and determine compliance with Clean Air Act Federally Enforceable State Operating Permits and Title V Permits
  • Prepare violation letters and enforcement referrals for non-compliance identified in the ACCs
  • Review and update Dry Cleaner source records in ACES database
  • Review and audit complaint data in the branch database (ACES) and agency database (Regulatory Management (RM))
  • Accompany air compliance inspectors on inspections to assist in determining compliance status of industrial and manufacturing facilities' pollution control equipment
  • Prepare technical reports of research and investigations, documenting findings and making recommendations for action
  • Communicate and consult with regulated entities, consultants, attorneys, associations, individuals, and community organizations to assist and resolve compliance and enforcement issues.

Requirements

  • Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate with an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed at least one (1) year of undergraduate education
  • Academic work in related field
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to analyze data sets related to discipline
  • Ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels
  • Ability to conduct well-informed research
  • Ability to solve complex, critical problems
  • Ability to review and make recommendations on proposed changes to relevant policies and procedures
  • Use knowledge of environmental health sciences, public and environmental health, environmental protection principles and practices
  • Gather necessary compliance and enforcement information and complete a final report on activities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills preferred
  • Ability to use databases, spreadsheets, and word processing
  • Effective planning and organizational skills
  • Ability to work independently

Benefits

  • This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.
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