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Governor's Summer Intern - IDEM - Air Permit Writer

Date Posted: Dec 16, 2025

Requisition ID: 469712

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 of this position is to perform those activities as necessary to help the Permit Review Section achieve its goals as they relate to the overall strategic goals and objectives of the Permits Branch. As such, this Employee reviews applications for Air permit approvals which include SSOA, MSOP, and FESOP permits; and modifications, revisions and amendments to these permits. The Employee is responsible for drafting these approvals, which includes drafting conditions that are practically enforceable and assure compliance with state and federal air pollution laws and regulations.

The Employee also researches state and federal guidance related to permitting and state and federal air pollution laws and regulations. The Employee works with minimal direct supervision and follows general instructions concerning purpose and desired results, through consultation with the supervisor as needed.

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 Duties/Responsibilities:

- Writes permit approvals, including NSR permits, renewals, and modifications.

- Writes all levels of permit approvals expeditiously and with minimal error or guidance.

- Coordinates with the Compliance and Enforcement Branch regarding monitoring, testing and enforcement.

- Coordinates with the other Office of Air Quality programs on projects and activities related to monitoring and modeling.

- Works closely with staff and management to foster a positive work environment, supportive of the agency mission and goals while promoting employee development.

Job Requirements:

You must meet the following requirements to be considered for employment:

-- Broad knowledge of the environmental sciences as they relate to air pollution control.

- Thorough knowledge of Federal and State laws, regulations, and policy guidelines concerning air pollution permitting, control devices, and the Federal Clean Air Act.

- Ability to use a computer and word processing and spreadsheet programs.

- Ability to establish long and short-term project management goals and objectives, and to plan and coordinate varied and changing operations to achieve those objectives.

- Ability to establish relationships with representatives of industry, local, public and private agencies and the ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

- Ability to work with minimal direct supervision and follow general instructions concerning the purpose and desired results, given consultation with the supervisor as required.

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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