Summer 2026 Surface Water Internships

Ohio Department of Administrative Services • OH

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About The Position

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a college intern for the Division of Surface Water (DSW) at various locations throughout Ohio. Interns will receive training and orientation on all aspects of the surface water program and assist technical staff with various program duties. There are multiple internship positions available, including Stormwater Intern, Permitting Intern, and Standards Intern, each with specific responsibilities related to stormwater management, wastewater treatment, and water quality standards.

Requirements

• Must be currently enrolled in a college degree program directly related to the position or have recently graduated within the quarter/semester immediately preceding the start date.
• Major area of study: Environmental Science, Water Resources, Chemistry or Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical) or relevant field of study.
• Knowledge of safety practices, public relations, Agency policies and procedures and permits as applicable.
• Skills in computers (word processing and database work).

Nice To Haves

• Job Skills: Environmental Services, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Data Analytics, Data Entry, Organizing and Planning, Written Communication, Customer Focus.

Responsibilities

• Receive training in both in-office and in-the-field activities involved in the Stormwater Program.
• Review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans for compliance with NPDES permits.
• Perform inspections of construction and industrial sites to determine compliance with NPDES regulations.
• Develop reports and letters based on plan reviews and site inspections.
• Assist agency staff in performing site evaluations in response to complaints received.
• Collect and summarize data for wastewater treatment and wastewater collection permit to install (PTI) applications.
• Review PTI applications and detail plans.
• Collect and tabulate data required for NPDES draft permits and actions.
• Prepare reports, review plans, and tabulate information as requested.
• Assist with inspections of wastewater treatment plants.
• Research and summarize published literature on chemical water quality criteria and standards adopted by other States.
• Update GIS databases to include new water quality standard use designations and other projects.
• Verify stream names listed in water quality standard use designation rules.
• Organize water quality data.
• Perform water quality database entry.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees