Wheaton, IL – Stormwater Management Environmental Intern

Salary: $15.00 – $18.00 Hourly

Hours: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Department: Stormwater Management Department

We are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as an Intern within the DuPage County Stormwater Management Department.

This position is eligible for Paid Leave hours at a proportional rate based on the number of hours regularly scheduled to work.

DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist Wetland or Water Quality staff with a wide range of activities in the field and in the office.  Conduct field inspections at various locations throughout DuPage County.  Assist with permit regulatory tasks.  General office duties including filing, data entry, analysis, and research.

REQUIREMENTS INCLUDE
Requires the applicant to be actively taking undergraduate or graduate level courses at an accredited institution to obtain an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree, or be a recent graduate (within past year).

Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois driver’s license.

Preferred candidate will be a full-time student enrolled in ecology, water chemistry, natural sciences, or biology.

A pre-employment background check is required.