Tuesday, January 23, 2018

DuPage County Internship Opportunities

DuPage County Department of Stormwater Management is seeking a Water Quality Intern and a Wetland Intern (2 positions) for summer 2018. Follow the link under each position in order to apply.


Water Quality Intern
http://www.dupageco.org/HR/Jobs/56753/
Duties include: 
•    Assists the Water Quality staff with a wide range of activities in the field and office
•    Conducts field inspections at locations throughout DuPage County
•    General office duties - data entry and analysis, research
•    Periodic interaction with members of the public
Qualifications:
•    Actively taking undergraduate or graduate level courses at an accredited institution to obtain an Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctorate degree in biology, botany, chemistry, geography, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field
•    Computer skills, GIS experience preferred
•    Strong written and oral communication skills
•    Attention to detail and organizational skills
•    Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
•    Current and valid driver’s license



Wetland Intern
http://www.dupageco.org/HR/Jobs/56751/
Duties include:
•    Assists the Wetland Specialists with a wide range of activities in the field and office
•    Conducts field inspections at locations throughout DuPage County
•    General office duties -  filing, copying, note taking, data entry, research
•    Completes requests for information
Qualifications:
•    Preferred candidate will be a full-time college student with one-year minimum course work in biology, botany, soil science, environmental science, natural resources, or a related field
•    Computer skills – Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
•    Strong written and oral communication skills
•    Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions
•    Current and valid driver’s license