Watershed Planning Program (Surface Water Quality Standards Section) Intern - UNPAID

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Worcester, MA

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Watershed Planning Program (WPP) Intern will support MassDEP’s Surface Water Quality Standards (SWQS) Section in efforts to protect and restore the Commonwealth’s surface waters. The intern will contribute to the identification, documentation, and mapping of Cold-Water stream segments to support updates to Massachusetts water quality standards. This work will help ensure regulatory decisions are informed by accurate, up-to-date environmental data. The Surface Water Quality Standards (SWQS) Section is responsible for developing statewide standards to protect and restore surface waters (e.g., lakes, rivers, and estuaries) for potential adoption into the Massachusetts SWQS regulation (MA SWQS; 314 CMR 4.00). In addition, the Section designates uses and associated classifications for surface waters (e.g., recreation and public water supplies) and assists with the implementation of the MA SWQS. Under the federal Clean Water Act, all states must regularly review their water quality standards to ensure these regulations reflect the latest available information.

Requirements

• Minimum Requirements: NONE
• This internship is unpaid and designed to support students or recent graduates seeking practical experience in the field.
• Interns may be eligible to earn academic credit through their college or university.

Nice To Haves

• Basic knowledge of watershed science and fundamental principles of hydrology.
• Experience gathering and formatting environmental and spatial datasets.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Proficiency in the ESRI suite of ArcGIS software, or similar GIS application.
• Ability to work independently and in an organized manner with strong attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills, in writing, in person, over Teams, and on the telephone.

Responsibilities

• Describe, delineate, and expand the inventory of Cold-Water stream segments.
• Review and analyze project background materials and data files (e.g., GIS and Excel).
• Incorporate staff feedback to finalize an updated Cold Water segments inventory.
• Assist with updating Cold Water segment information in MA SWQS water basin tables (as time allows).
• Develop GIS linework for identified Cold Water segments (as time allows).

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package.
• work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: No Education Listed