ENVIRONMENTAL INTERN

The State of Arizona is seeking an Environmental Intern for the Department of Environmental Quality in Phoenix, AZ. This role involves conducting outreach, requiring strong communication and organizational skills. Interns will learn about compliance with Federal and State UST regulations and may work remotely within Arizona. The position offers a salary of $18.00 per hour and aims to enhance the intern's skills in various areas related to environmental quality.
DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

We are looking for results-oriented, driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving.

At Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. Through consistent, science-based environmental regulation; and clear, equitable engagement and communication; with integrity, respect and the highest standards of effectiveness and efficiency. Because Arizonans treasure the unique environment of our state and its essential role in sustaining well-being and economic vitality, today and for future generations.

We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our Agency, passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. Only this caliber of employee will be successful in driving our Agency towards accomplishing our mission

ENVIRONMENTAL INTERN

Job Location:

Address: 1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Waste Program Division

Posting Details:

Salary: $18.00hr

Grade: 04

Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Summary:

This Internship position will be conducting outreach daily, so skills in customer service and effective communication will be needed to effectively communicate requirements and standards to the regulated community of all experience and knowledge levels. The selected candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to learn quickly in order to be educated on the documentation needed to demonstrate compliance with Federal and State UST rules and regulations.

Skills you will bring to this internship:

Organizational skills, research, project management, problem solving, and knowledge of working with documents in Excel, PDF, Google Sheets, and Google Docs. Attention to detail, quality assurance, and adherence to standard work are among other skills needed for this Intern project.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

Intern will learn from this internship:
• Improve upon existing communication skills
• Quality assurance
• Attention to detail
• Knowledge of Federal and State UST rules and regulations
• Review and interpretation of UST testing documentation
• How a UST system works (cross-training for UST Inspector position if desired)
• Introduction to compliance and enforcement (Notice of Violation, Consent Order, & Compliance Order)

Intern will take away from this internship:
• Improved communication skills
• Understanding of UST rules and regulations
• Learn all of the compliance documentation needed for a UST owner/operator to be in compliance
• Learn how UST systems work
• Learn how to conduct a file review inspection
• Learn how to issue a Notice of Violation
• Potential for full-time position as a Compliance Officer or UST Inspector

Selective Preference(s):

• Intern candidate must be in their Junior or Senior year of a BS/BA or working towards a Masters/PhD program.
• Selective preference will be given to students pursuing a degree in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, or Environmental Policy.
• Candidate must have a GPA of 3.0 or better.
• Candidate must be at least 18 years old.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Compensation is $18.00 per hour, up to 20 hours per week, with no other benefits provided.
It is up to the discretion of the respective school to provide academic credit.
The internship will begin in Spring 2024. Hours can be adjusted to accommodate class schedules.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Contact Us:

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO@azdeq.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.