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State of Ohio · 12 hours ago

2026 Summer College Intern - Division of Surface Water - 401/Wetlands and Water Quality

Lazarus Government CenterLazarus Government Center

Internship

Onsite

Intern

Start in 2026 Summer

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is dedicated to protecting the environment and public health. They are seeking a Summer Intern in the Division of Surface Water to assist with program duties, including data collection and field evaluations related to water quality and wetlands.

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Responsibilities

Receive training in aspects of both in-office and in-the-field activities involved in the Stream and Wetland Permitting Program

Assist in collecting and tabulating data required to draft permits and reports

Collect, prepare and process biological, geomorphological, and water quality data

Assist in the operation/maintenance of field sampling equipment and instruments

Assist in mapping, preparing and migrating data into GIS systems and databases

Field-verify sites to determine compliance with 401 water quality certifications

Assist agency staff in performing site evaluations in response to complaints received

Learn and implement stream and wetland assessment methods

Be trained in aspects of both in-office and in-the-field activities involved in the Water Quality Program

Collect water quality data in streams and/or inland lakes

Conduct reconnaissance of survey sites

Assist in the operation, calibration, and performance maintenance of field instruments

Maintain instrument record logs and other quality assurance records

Qualification

Environmental ScienceWater ResourcesData AnalyticsGIS SystemsField SamplingOrganizingPlanningWritten CommunicationCustomer Focus

Required

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)