Watershed Planning Program (Surface Water Quality Standards Section) Intern - UNPAID
About The Position
The Watershed Planning Program (WPP) in the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) is a statewide program with a mission to protect, enhance, and restore the quality and value of the waters of the Commonwealth. 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). This internship will support MassDEP’s 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. This is an unpaid internship 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.
Requirements
- NONE
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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
