Dept of Environmental Conservation
625 BroadwayAlbany , NY 12233
E-Mail: karen.price@dec.ny.gov
Division/Unit: Materials Management
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
Solid Waste Landfill Research Assistant (ID: 106815) for Fall 2018
Agency/Facility
Albany , NY 12233
E-Mail: karen.price@dec.ny.gov
Proposal Information
Description:
The intern will be assisting a Materials Management professional in analyzing groundwater monitoring data and compiling information regarding emergent ccontminants (including PFAS). Inactive Landfill Mapping Project. The intern will assist in the Division's Inactive Landfill Mapping initiative. The intern will be directed by staff to identify, locate and compile data on inactive landfills throughout the State, using the Division landfill files and internet searches. This work may include limited field work as the identified landfills will often require field verification. These data would then be transferred to the Division's Solid Waste Information Management System. Duties will include data analysis and some possible field work.
Skills:
data Input
data analysis
file research
landfill mapping
Internship Areas: Engineering, Environmental Conservation, Scientific Research
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 1 - 9
Location: Albany
Number of Interns Needed: 2
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Senior
Minimum Standing: Sophomore
Degree Concentrations: Engineering, Environmental Studies, Information Technology, Natural Science, Physical Science