Public Service Intern - Land Goals SOP and Zylab Intern
The Land Goals Intern will assist with ongoing work related to 2025 Land goals. These goals include but are not limited to:
- Work with program managers to help draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for each program.
- Work with supervisors to collect or develop checklists that establish the review standards for the different types of documents received in OLR. These checklists could be incorporated into the SOPs and used to create a formal training to facilitate permit writer professional development.
- Assist with locating a list of files in Zylab and saving them in a folder that allows for display on the website. This will produce increased transparency of Solid Waste and Hazardous Waste documents.
- Perform site visits (investigations, inspections, etc.) with groundwater, engineering, or compliance staff and then assist with documentation of the visit.
Internship Job Description:
- Assist with ongoing work related to 2025 Land goals.
- Draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with program managers;
- Develop and collect checklists for document review standards in OLR.
- Save files from Zylab for website display to increase document transparency.
- Perform site visits with groundwater, engineering, or compliance staff and assist with documentation.
Knowledge and Skill Set Required:
- Strong understanding of environmental science and the environmental field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant tools (e.g., Zylab).
- Analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently and in a team.
- Time management and organizational skills.
Field Work Requirement:
- Willingness to travel for site visits, investigations, inspections, etc.
- Availability for overnight trips as needed.
- Adaptability to different work environments and schedules.
The mission of the Arkansas Department of Energy and Environment is to provide effective and efficient energy and environmental solutions informed by science. The Department promotes responsible management of resources and protects the environment for the benefit of all Arkansans.
Position Information
FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT
Summary
The Public Service Internship is designed specifically for undergraduate and graduate-level students to gain a better understanding in a professional work environment in the public sector. This internship provides students the opportunity to apply concepts learned in the classroom to a real-world work setting and to acquire applicable knowledge and experience. The Public Service Internship provides a valuable service to the State and the citizens it serves through assistance with critical projects throughout state government. This position is governed by state and federal laws and departmental policy.
Functions
The Public Service Internship assists with projects specific to the business needs of the Department assigned, as well as being exposed to a broad overview of state government. Other functions of the Public Service Internship include, but are not limited to, attending relevant meetings, sending email and correspondence, participating in visits to various Departments, creating professional presentations as assigned, and giving presentations to leadership. Each Public Service Intern will work on assigned projects with completion dates and timelines and will perform other duties as assigned.
Dimensions
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office products such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook is required. An ability to adapt to changing work environments and priorities, strong communication skills, a willingness to work as a team, and time management skills are required. Each candidate must have a commitment to public service and exceptional customer service.
Minimum Qualifications
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma is required. Additional requirements determined by the Department for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Department of Transformation and Shared Services (TSS), Office of Personnel Management.
OTHER JOB-RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS AS DETERMINED BY THE TSS DEPARTMENT SECRETARY.
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The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.