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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania · 2 days ago

DEP Intern - Small Flow Wastewater Compliance - Northwest

Meadville, PA

Internship

Hybrid

Intern

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Environmental Protection offers internships for students to engage with vital environmental protection initiatives. Interns will oversee compliance of small flow sewage treatment facilities and assist in various regulatory processes, gaining hands-on experience in environmental science.

Non Profit

Hiring Manager

Tonia F.

Responsibilities

Overseeing and ensuring the operational compliance of small flow sewage treatment facilities (SFTFs) within the designated region

Assisting in the review of administrative files related to facility NPDES Permits, Water Quality Management Permits, and Annual Maintenance Report Forms

Help catalog the number of permitted SFTFs and their respective locations

Preparing and dispatching correspondence to permit holders to address any outstanding compliance issues

Assisting in conducting compliance inspections of SFTFs

Supporting Water Pollution Biologists in the Clean Water Program, engaging in aquatic biology investigations both in the field and laboratory settings

Qualification

Environmental ScienceBiologyNPDES PermitsWater Quality ManagementCompliance InspectionsAquatic BiologyData CatalogingCommunication Skills

Required

Current full-time enrollment in a bachelor's degree or advanced degree program in one of the following acceptable majors: Environmental Science, Biology, or an approved major course of study at an accredited college or university

Freshman year completed by May 2026

Good academic standing (2.0 GPA or higher)

Pennsylvania residency or enrollment as a full-time student at a Pennsylvania college or university

This position requires possession of an active non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver's License or equivalent

You must be able to perform essential job functions

You must possess a valid driver's license which is not under suspension