Regulated Materials Intern (Environmental Planning/Sciences)

State of Iowa

Ames - 50010 - Story County, IAInternship$16.46/hrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today

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Compensation

$16.46/hr

Location

Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA

Role Type

Internship

Schedule

Internship

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Job overview

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Location and Environment Bureau reviews transportation projects for potential hazardous-material impacts and supports regulatory compliance and environmental stewardship. The intern will assist the Regulated Materials Program Manager with project site research, preliminary project reviews, environmental planning, GIS analysis, data entry, and project-related administrative work. The position is available starting in late fall 2026, with potential continuation into summer 2027.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project Site ResearchPreliminary Project ReviewsEnvironmental PlanningGIS AnalysisData EntryProject Administration

Qualifications

Undergraduate or Graduate Student

Full job description

The core function of the Location and Environment Bureau (LEB) is to balance transportation project delivery, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship for Iowa’s transportation interests. Part of this core function includes reviewing transportation projects for potential impacts from hazardous materials. This position will serve an important role in LEB by helping us ensure our transportation projects comply with federal environmental regulations.

The role of this position is to assist the LEB Regulated Materials Program Manager with day-to-day duties, including but not limited to project site research, preliminary project reviews, environmental planning, GIS analysis, data entry, and project-related administrative work.

Duration Options: Position available starting late fall 2026 (10-20 hours per week). There is potential for continuation of the position into summer of 2027. Educational Requirements: Undergraduate or graduate students in planning, natural resources, environmental sciences, emergency management, environmental policy, occupational safety, or related field.

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