NJDEP internship #1

NJ Department of Environmental Protection

Office of Environmental Management

Division of Air Quality

Seasonal Position

Title:                         Environmental Assistant                                                                         Salary:  $10 to $19/hour

                                  (May – August 2015)                                                                               (commensurate with experience)

Closing Date:         April 17, 2015                                                                                           Vacancies:  1

Location:                401 East State Street, Trenton, NJ         

Work Schedule:    Weekdays, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Position Information:

The New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a paid summer seasonal to extract, compile and analyze relevant economic data and attributes for New Jersey and the regional economy, related to air quality and attainment of the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The project will include a literature review, design and implementation of a survey instrument, identification of relevant statistics and metrics, and creation of a conceptual model. Statistics and metrics will cover specific topics including the cost of purchasing offset allowances or the cost of avoiding offset requirements, health costs related to air pollution (e.g., missed work, ER visits, etc.) and costs of environmental damages from air pollution.

Requirements:

Candidates for this summer seasonal position must have the following qualifications:

-        Understanding of basic economic concepts and how they relate to air pollution

-        Ability to read and understand technical and economic material

-        Ability to perform research to determine relevant material

-        Attention to detail

-        Intermediate to advanced knowledge of computers and use of Microsoft applications (particularly Excel, Access and PowerPoint)

-        Interest in air pollution and economics/statistical analysis

AUTHORIZATION TO WORK: Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Regulations. Note: The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsorships for citizenships to the United States.

Note:  Completion of at least 3 years of undergraduate education in economics and environmental science and policy is required.  Graduate level coursework in these areas is preferred.

If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter, resume and your credentials electronically via email to the Office of Environmental Management at EMACO@dep.nj.gov.  Questions can be directed to Ms. Christine Schell at 609-292-0149.