Kansas Department of Health and Environment · 13 hours ago
Environment Field Services Intern
Douglas County, KS
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$15.03/hr - $18.26/hrThe Kansas Department of Health and Environment is focused on improving and protecting the health and well-being of Kansans. They are seeking an Environment Field Services Intern to conduct inspections of wastewater treatment facilities and monitor harmful algal blooms, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
AssociationFinanceHealth CareWaste Management
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct inspections of minor wastewater treatment facilities to ensure compliance with state (Kansas Water Pollution Control regulations) and federal (Clean Water Act) environmental regulations
Prepare detailed inspection reports, outlining findings and necessary corrective actions
Establishes compliance deadlines for corrective actions
Submit reports to the facility and the Bureau of Water (BOW) within 20 working days
Conducts timely follow-up on compliance deadlines to ensure corrective actions have been implemented
Collect water samples from public lakes to assess the presence of a Harmful Algal Bloom (HAB)
Document observations, including photographs, and complete the appropriate inspection forms
Submit reports to the Bureau of Water (BOW) HAB program within 2 days of collecting samples
Qualification
Required
High School, GED
Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State
Currently enrolled in a college program. Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation to sites
Due to the nature of the business, the incumbent must be a minimum of 18 years old at the time of employment
As a condition of employment, it will be subject to a criminal background check
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate: A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas
Preferred
Current college student, majoring in sciences such as biology, engineering, or earth sciences
Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access
Proofreading, editing, attention to detail
Ability to work well with others
Ability to follow directions and work independently
Customer Service skills
Ability to communicate in writing and in personal interactions
Benefits
Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
Fitness Centers in select locations
Employee discounts with the STAR Program
Company
Kansas Department of Health and Environment
Kansas Department of Health and Envrionment has vision is healthy kansans living in safe and sustainable environments.
Founded in 1989
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
CDA Foundation
2024-03-18Grant
Leadership Team
Dan Thimmesch
Chief Financial Officer
Bob Doane
Chief Information Officer
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