State of Colorado · 6 hours ago
Environmental Protection Intern - Water Quality Permit Writer
Denver, CO
Internship
Hybrid
Intern
4+ years expThe State of Colorado is seeking a dedicated Environmental Protection Intern to join the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. This role focuses on training as a water quality permit writer to implement regulations and policies aimed at protecting human health and the environment through the analysis of applications and water quality data.
GovernmentNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Train as an EPS intern water quality permit writer to correctly implement technology and water-quality-based regulations and policies to protect human health and the environment
Analyze applications, site information and water flows, water quality data, and implement decisions in authorizations to discharge, or denial of discharge applications
Learn to apply and follow procedures, techniques, rules, and regulations and policies
Understand the basic theories and principles of physical sciences, including hydrology, mathematical equations, basic statistics, and water chemistry and data
Qualification
Required
Four (4) years of relevant experience in environmental engineering, environmental consulting or environmental science
A combination of education in water chemistry, biology, engineering, environmental science, geology, water resources, watershed science, hydrology, or a closely-related technical field and/or relevant experience in environmental engineering, environmental consulting, environmental science equal to four (4) years
Preferred
Experience or familiarity with water quality data
Experience or familiarity with applied hydrology/steam flows and/or lake mixing
Environmental regulatory experience
Knowledge of industrial stormwater (preferably mining)
Knowledge of basic water chemistry regarding surface water, wastewater and/or treatment chemicals
Familiarity with the Clean Water Act or the Colorado Water Quality Control Act
Experience working with databases and manipulating large numeric datasets
Experience working with standardized procedures and making decisions based on the standardized procedures
Experience with mining and/or extractive industries
Strong oral and written communication skills
Demonstrated critical thinking skills, including the ability to make timely judgments and decisions
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office software programs
Experience with conflict resolution
Ability to multitask and effectively prioritize work activities
Benefits
Employee wellness programs and facilities
Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
Bike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racks
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Strong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
Excellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules
A variety of employee resource groups
Company
State of Colorado
State of Colorado is a non profit organization.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jeanni Stefanik
Chief Financial Officer
Alan Salazar
Chief Strategy Officer for Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper
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