2026 Summer College Intern - Division of Surface Water Job at State of Ohio Jobs, Ohio

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  • State of Ohio Jobs
  • Ohio

Job Description

What We Need YOU To Do

The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency wants you to be our newest intern in the Division of Surface Water (DSW) at one of our many locations throughout the State of Ohio.

Essentials. Let's Talk About 'em

As a college intern, you'll receive training and orientation on all aspects of our surface water program and assist the technical staff with a variety of program duties. We have multiple positions to choose from:

Stormwater Intern



You will receive training in aspects of both in-office and in-the-field activities involved in the Stormwater Program.

  • Review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans for compliance with NPDES permits.
  • Perform inspections of construction and industrial sites to determine compliance with NPDES regulations.
  • Develop reports and letters based on plan reviews and site inspections.
  • Assist agency staff in performing site evaluations in response to complaints received.

Permitting Intern



Collect and summarize data for wastewater treatment and wastewater collection permit to install (PTI) applications.

  • Review PTI applications and detail plans.
  • Collect and tabulate data required for NPDES draft permits and actions.
  • Prepare reports, review plans, and tabulate information as requested.
  • Assist with inspections of wastewater treatment plants.

Standards Intern



Research and summarize published literature on chemical water quality criteria and standards adopted by other States.

  • Update GIS data bases to include new water quality standard use designations and other projects.
  • Verify stream names listed in water quality standard use designation rules.
  • Organize water quality data.
  • Water quality database entry.

Ready to level up your experience? Apply today, and let's talk.

  • Must be currently enrolled in a college degree program directly related to the position or have recently graduated within the quarter/semester immediately preceding the start date.
  • Major area of study: Environmental Science, Water Resources, Chemistry or Engineering (Environmental, Civil, Chemical) or relevant field of study.
  • Knowledge of safety practices, public relations, Agency policies and procedures and permits as applicable.
  • Skills in computers (word processing and database work)

Job Skills:

Environmental Services, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection, Data Analytics, Data Entry, Organizing and Planning, Written Communication, Customer Focus

Organization

Environmental Protection Agency

Agency Contact Name and Information

Erika.Carleski@epa.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Feb 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO

Compensation

$16.00

Schedule

Part-time

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

N/A

Primary Job Skill

Internship

Technical Skills

Data Analytics, Data Entry, Environmental Services, Facilities Maintenance & Inspection

Professional Skills

Customer Focus, Organizing and Planning, Written Communication

Agency Overview

What We Need:

Ohio EPA Summer Intern – Division of Surface Water **This posting is hiring for multiple positions within the division.

This position was posted in the Fall 2025. If you previously applied, you do not need to reapply.

What We Do

At the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, our primary goal is to protect the environment and public health. We do this by ensuring compliance with federal and state environmental laws.

Job Tags

Part time, Summer internship, Work at office, Immediate start,

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