Dept of Environmental Conservation
100 Hillside AvenueWhite Plains , NY 10603
E-Mail: Natalie.browne@dec.ny.gov
Division/Unit: Water
Web Site:
www.dec.ny.gov
Stormwater Clean Water Act internship (ID: 107461) for Summer 2019
Agency/Facility
White Plains , NY 10603
E-Mail: Natalie.browne@dec.ny.gov
Proposal Information
Description:
This unpaid internship will be three days a week, eight hours a day for ten weeks. NYSDEC has numerous State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit programs under the Clean Water Act. This internship will focus on the SPDES Municipal Separate Storm System (MS-4) permit (MS-4). The MS-4 permit requires affected municipalities to implement a stormwater program that includes six minimum measures. The intern will participate in auditing these communities and preparing the audit reports. There may be opportunity to learn about other DEC water programs including wastewater and stormwater from construction sites.
Skills:
Writing
Field work
Ability to work independently
Internship Areas: Engineering, Environmental Conservation, Policy Enforcement
Logistical Information
Payment? Unpaid
Number of Hours: 20 - 30
Location: Westchester
Number of Interns Needed: 1
Desired Candidate Profile
Preferred Standing Senior
Minimum Standing: Junior
Degree Concentrations: Engineering, Environmental Studies