Underground Storage Tank Intern (Unpaid Internship)

State of Massachusetts • Boston, MA

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About The Position

This internship is unpaid and designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field. Candidates may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university. The Underground Storage Tank Intern will work with the Underground Storage Tank (UST) Program at MassDEP in its efforts to prevent tanks from leaking fuel or hazardous substances to the environment. This project will focus on tank removals - looking at whether tank owners are meeting tank removal requirements and whether any pollution has been found. Working with UST program staff, the intern will compile a list of all tanks removed from October 2021 through the present and ensure that environmental reports have been submitted.

Nice To Haves

• Has completed relevant, college-level coursework in any combination of subjects, including environmental science, geology, chemistry, physics, biology, engineering, hydrology, marine science, statistics, and/or calculus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Ability to analyze and determine the applicability of data, to draw conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to work independently, and in an organized manner with strong attention to detail
• Ability to gather information and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Organize, review, and provide feedback on facility reports.
• Identify facilities that have not submitted required reports.
• Assist UST staff in obtaining missing reports through outreach or enforcement actions.
• Help draft a fact sheet on tank removal requirements for posting on the UST Program's website.
• Attend UST Program meetings and learn how the program operates.
• Gain familiarity with environmental regulations and compliance processes.
• If time allows, conduct a similar review project for new tank installations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
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• An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees