Ohio EPA · 1 day ago
2026 Summer College Intern - Division of Surface Water - Modeling and Ecological Assessment
Groveport, OH
Internship
Onsite
Intern
$16/hr - $16/hr
Start in 2026 SummerThe Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is seeking a college intern for their Division of Surface Water at the Groveport Field Office. The intern will assist technical staff with field sampling, data processing, and model development related to surface water programs.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Participate in Ohio EPA’s College Intern program by assisting the technical staff with routine duties
Routine activities will include in-field sample collection, sample processing, equipment maintenance, sample QA/QC as well as data processing and data management
These positions will spend most of their time in the field collecting/processing samples
Sampling locations will take you across the state, sampling both small streams and large rivers
Field internships are one of the most desired positions that Ohio EPA provides
Modeling positions will involve the use and calibration of the country’s largest fleet of water quality sampling EXO1 sondes
Interns will also be involved in the data management process of one of the largest sets of continuous data in the nation
Interns will assist with model development when they are not in the field
Participate in Ohio EPA’s College Intern program by assisting the technical staff with routine duties
Routine activities will include in-field sample collection of fish and aquatic macroinvertebrates
These positions will spend most of their time in the field collecting/processing samples
Sampling locations will take you across the state, sampling both small streams and large rivers
Field internships are one of the most desired positions that Ohio EPA provides
Fish and aquatic macroinvertebrate positions will involve the use of electrofishing gear, boats, wading crafts, and dipnets for insects
Interns will assist with equipment maintenance and data entry when they are not in the field
Qualification
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)
Company
Ohio EPA
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency is a state agency whose goal is to protect the environment and public health by ensuring compliance with environmental laws.
Founded in 1972
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Bonnie Buthker
Chief Community Officer
David Emerman
Chief Community Officer
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