Stormwater Management Environmental Intern

Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 HourlyLocation : Wheaton, ILJob Type: SeasonalJob Number: 26-00025Department: Stormwater Management DepartmentOpening Date: 03/02/2026Closing Date: ContinuousHours: Monday through Friday; 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM POSITION SUMMARYWe are pleased to offer the opportunity to work as an Intern within the DuPage County Stormwater Management Department. This position is eligible for Paid Leave hours at a proportional rate based on the number of hours regularly scheduled to work.DuPage County is an Equal Opportunity Employer RESPONSIBILITIESAssist Wetland or Water Quality staff with a wide range of activities in the field and in the office. Conduct field inspections at various locations throughout DuPage County. Assist with permit regulatory tasks. General office duties including filing, data entry, analysis, and research. REQUIREMENTS INCLUDERequires the applicant to be actively taking undergraduate or graduate level courses at an accredited institution to obtain an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate degree, or be a recent graduate (within past year). Must possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois driver's license. Preferred candidate will be a full-time student enrolled in ecology, water chemistry, natural sciences, or biology. A pre-employment background check is required. Physical Requirements and Work Environment PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSLight Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for sedentary work. WORK ENVIRONMENTThis position will include a variety of office and field work. Applicant must be able to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions. This position will experience periodic interaction with members of the public.01 Select the response below that represents your highest completed level of education. Master's Degree from an Accredited Institution Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution Associate's Degree from an Accredited Institution Some college level courses complete but no degree awarded from an Accredited Institution High School Diploma or GED None of the above 02 If you possess a degree, in what field/ major is the degree? (If no degree, answer with N/A) 03 Are you able to perform the following, with or without an accommodation?Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Use of arm and /or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than for sedentary work. Yes No 04 This position requires that you possess and maintain in good standing a valid Illinois Driver's License. Do you possess this requirement? Yes No No, but I possess a valid driver's license within another State and am able to obtain a valid Illinois Driver's License within 90 days of employment. 05 Are you over 18 years old with a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience? Yes No Required Question

Created: 2026-04-02