NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP) · 10 hours ago
2026-BWS-009-Distribution Science & Planning Intern, Queens
Queens, NY
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$17/hr - $17/hrThe NYC Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) enriches the environment and protects public health for all New Yorkers. The Distribution Science and Planning Intern will assist in activities related to the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, including monitoring and reporting on water quality regulations, while also participating in public outreach and maintaining databases on water quality parameters.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Participate in the operation of the Lead Surveillance Program
Aid in the Free Residential Lead Testing Program
Interact with the public on lead in drinking water issues and concerns
Help maintain databases on water quality parameters
Assist in assigned research and investigations concerning lead in tap water
Develop a final presentation to display assignments they have been involved with while working as an intern at the DEP Interns Closing Ceremony
Qualification
Required
As of June of the Program year the prospective intern must be a student matriculated in a college or be a recent college graduate (winter/spring term of the Program year)
Preferred
Student must currently be enrolled at a college/university at the undergraduate level coursework in chemistry, biology, environmental science, ecology, or other related field of study
Student must have at least a 2.5GPA (on a 4.0 scale)
General understanding of laboratory operations
Strong writing skills
Strong data management skills
Effective interpersonal and communication skills
Familiarity or experience with MS Office suite, including spreadsheets and large data sets
Leadership skills including self motivation and ability to work well independently and with others, with minimal supervision and a willingness to learn
Benefits
Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company
NYC Department of Environmental Protection (NYC DEP)
The New York City Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is a city agency of nearly 6,000 employees whose primary responsibility is to manage the city’s water supply.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Frank Camardella
Senior Advisor to Chief Financial Officer for NYC DEP
Suneydis Martinez
Chief of Staff to Deputy CFO
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