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Governor's Summer Intern - IDEM - Geology

Date Posted: Dec 16, 2025

Requisition ID: 469714

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46201

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About the Governor's Summer Internship Program (GSI):

The Governor’s Summer Internship Program (GSI) is designed to give college students real-world, hands-on experience in their desired field of study to enhance marketability upon graduation. Participation in the program will offer students a multitude of experiences including networking with state employees, resume building and soft skills workshops, agency head panels, and much more.

Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM):

Our mission is to implement federal and state regulations to protect human health and the environment while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy. We issue air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.

Role Overview:

The purpose for this position is to collect GPS data groundwater monitoring wells, explosive gas probes, and piezometers located at Land Disposal Units throughout Indiana (field work), resolve issues with Electronic Data File (EDF) data from groundwater monitoring wells, explosive gas probes, and piezometers located at Land Disposal Units; and research IDEM geology/groundwater/explosive gas records found in IDEM hard copy files to be downloaded into VFC. Work is for the Permits Branch, Geology Section.

Hourly Rate:

The hourly rate for this position is $16.24 for those that do not hold a bachelor’s degree & $17.24 for those that hold a bachelor’s degree or higher by the time the internship starts.

Essential Job Responsibilties:

The essential duties and responsibilities of the intern are to perform the following:

• Research IDEM geology/groundwater/explosive gas records found in IDEM hard copy files to be downloaded into VFC.

• Become familiar with the EDF downloading process. Run the EDF tool to download data into OLQ’s SampDB

• Collect GPS Data at monitoring wells, explosive gas probes, and piezometers throughout Indiana

Preferred Experience:

To be eligible for an internship, applicants must be enrolled as undergraduates or graduates in an accredited post-secondary institution and have completed one year of undergraduate education at the start of the internship.

Requirements:

The incumbent should have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Valid Drivers License

• Enrolled in a geology program.

• Ability to walk and drive long distances

• Working knowledge of personal computers and software such as Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Power Point, Access, and Outlook

• Ability to utilize the internet for research purposes and agency databases documenting results

• Ability to review and evaluate technical reports and data

• Good written and verbal communication skills

Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana:

This seasonal position does not offer benefits and is limited to 180 working days in an eleven (11) month continuous period.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at [email protected].

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