Wastewater Compliance Data Tracking Intern (Woburn) (UNPAID)
About The Position
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP), within the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, regulates wastewater discharges from treatment plants, industrial facilities, sewers, and other sources. Its wastewater programs also ensure septic systems are safe and alternative septic technologies are properly tested to protect water from pollutants. The intern will support wastewater compliance data tracking by reviewing combined sewer overflow reports, compiling beach closure information, tracking wastewater permit requirements and septic system inspections, and entering information into an enforcement tracking tool. This is an unpaid student internship intended to provide practical experience to students or recent graduates. Interns may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university. The position is in Woburn and is scheduled for 22.5 hours per week from January 11, 2027, through June 18, 2027.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Microsoft Office programs, especially Excel.
- Familiarity with wastewater and water quality issues.
- Knowledge of basic statistics.
- High motivation and good attention to detail.
- Ability to understand and apply regulations, policies, and procedures governing assigned activities.
Responsibilities
- Review data and reports on combined sewer overflows (CSOs) and create or update summaries for each CSO permittee.
- Compile and analyze beach closure data from beaches potentially impacted by wastewater issues.
- Review wastewater permits and create a spreadsheet identifying special requirements and their due dates.
- Review inspection records for large septic systems and develop a tracking spreadsheet for inspections.
- Develop outreach materials for facilities requiring inspections.
- Populate data in an existing enforcement tracking tool, as needed.
Benefits
- Interns may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university.
- The Commonwealth offers a comprehensive suite of employee benefits and rewards.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
