Environmental Engineer
State of Iowa
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Environmental Policy & Planning Intern
State of Iowa
645 Iowa Department of Transportation
Location
Iowa, 50319
Salary
$16.46 - $16.46
per hour
Type
Internship
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Job Description
Summary
This internship involves helping a state transportation team handle environmental rules and planning for projects, like preparing reports, entering data, and organizing documents to ensure compliance with federal laws.
It's a great fit for college students studying environmental science, urban planning, or transportation who want hands-on experience in government policy and want to work part-time during the school year.
No prior experience is required, but basic computer skills and an interest in eco-friendly infrastructure make someone a strong candidate.
Key Requirements
- Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student in environmental, planning, or transportation programs
- At least sophomore standing or higher
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office products
- Basic skills in data management and database systems
- Available to start in summer (up to 40 hours/week) and potentially continue part-time into fall
- Interest in environmental policy, processes, and transportation planning
- Eligible to work in the United States (E-Verify compliance)
Full Job Description
The core function of the Location and Environment Bureau (LEB) is to balance transportation project delivery, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship for Iowa’s transportation interests.
Part of this core function includes following the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process.
This position will serve an important role as a member of the NEPA Team by assisting us meet the requirements of federal environmental regulations.
Job Description:
Assist LEB staff with day-to-day functions including but not limited to environmental policy, planning and transportation related activities such as basic report preparation, process documentation, project data entry, database management, and related organizational work.
Educational Requirements: Undergraduate or graduate students in an environmental, planning or transportation academic program or with an interest in environmental process and policy.
Preferred background: Familiarity with Microsoft Office products and data management systems. Prefer a student who can start this fall and work part time through the semester. Prefer student who is at least a sophomore.
Duration Options: Position available starting summer (up to 40 hours/week). Depending on Bureau workload and resources, this position may extend beyond summer and into the fall semester.
The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov
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