Department of Civil Service

Description:

This position will fulfill field water quality sampling needs for the NYSDEC's Mohawk River Basin Program in Albany, NY. Field work will focus on collecting water quality information related to Mohawk River water quality monitoring projects. Additional office and outreach work will also be included in the responsibilities of this internship.
* Collect physical and chemical water quality parameters from the Mohawk River and tributaries as part of a 1) Disinfection By-Product Study of water supply reaches of the Mohawk River and 2) Phosphorus loading estimate project in support of the Mohawk River TMDL.
* Process samples, including logging new samples, splitting and shipping water samples, data entry including various types of field data
* Prepare and maintain field sampling equipment including multi-probe meters
* Prepare sections of water quality reports about various Mohawk River Basin Projects
* Attend outreach events to inform the public about Mohawk River Basin water quality
* Complete a short report (2-4 pages) about their experience that can help guide others in pursuit of a meaningful internship as well as help the Department evaluate its intern program.
* Conduct oneself in a professional manner that reflects positively on SUNY ESF and the Department.

Skills:

MS Office, including MS Excel

Collecting field water quality samples

Organized and thorough

Knowledge of freshwater ecosystems

Water quality management

Internship Areas: Environmental Conservation, Scientific Research