Governor's Summer Intern - IDEM Wetlands and Stormwater - State of Indiana : Job Details

Governor's Summer Intern - IDEM Wetlands and Stormwater

Date Posted: Dec 9, 2024

Requisition ID: 453379

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46204

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

At the State of Indiana, we don't just talk about diversity and inclusion-we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role.

About the Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI):

The Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more.

About Indiana Department of Environmental Management:

Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Role Overview:

This position exists within the Wetlands and Stormwater Sections of the Surface Water and Operations Branch of the Office of Water Quality of the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM). The individual selected for this position will work with Stormwater and Wetlands staff that are responsible for administering stormwater and wetland regulatory programs.

Salary Statement:

The hourly rate for this position is $16.24 for those that do not hold a bachelor's degree & $17.24 for those that hold a bachelor's degree or higher by the time the internship starts.

Location:

This position is located in IDEM Offices, Indiana Government Center North, Downtown Indianapolis.

A Day in the Life:

The essential functions of this role are as follows:

Identify and execute one major project related to agency needs and academic area of study

Create, develop, and sustain the programmatic efforts for the assigned discipline

Analyze data and feedback to provide recommendations

Partner with other relevant stakeholders to promote and enhance the quality of projects

Collaborate with State of Indiana agencies to ensure effective implementation of internal and external initiatives

Perform field work with staff related to assessment of wetland resources and stormwater management.

Assist program staff processing and reviewing applications for construction projects, industrial facilities, 401 Water Quality Certifications, and State Regulated Wetlands.

Review and process applications and draft permit documents for review prior by Senior Program staff.

Assist with revision and development of program resource materials, including brochures, manuals and guidance documents. Duties will specifically include updating Sections of the Indiana Stormwater Quality Manual to ensure stormwater principles and practices are up to date. Complete data searches to incorporate new technology into the Stormwater Quality Manual. Incorporate provisions in applicable measures and principles that take into consideration requirements and conditions that are applicable to the wetlands program.

Perform research and assemble documentation that identifies water quality measures that will promote water quality through the use of stormwater quality measures that will protect wetlands and promote the use of artificial wetland measures in water quality enhancement and protection.

Update & develop fact sheets, program guidance, and other outreach materials associated with wetlands and stormwater program initiatives

Update the website for both program areas. The update will include checking existing functions, identification of additional resource information, and creating an interactive approach to learning about the importance of wetlands and stormwater management.

Assist with development of technical presentations and public outreach materials.

Assist both program staff with data management, including entering projects and facility information and compliance milestones into program databases and GIS site.

Assemble and scan program documents in for entry into the Agency Virtual File Cabinet and/or the program area public facing data system.

The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.

What You'll Need for Success:

+ Must be currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate with an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed at least one (1) year of undergraduate education.

+ Academic work in related field

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills

+ Ability to analyze data sets related to discipline

+ Ability to build relationships, establish credibility, and influence leaders at all levels

+ Ability to conduct well-informed research

+ Ability to solve complex, critical problems

+ Ability to review and make recommendations on proposed changes to relevant policies and procedures

+ The intern for this position should possess a basic understanding of biological, wetland, soil science, hydrology, and/or natural resources.

+ Ability to communicate, verbally and in writing, with individuals and in group situations.

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application.

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