Environmental Scientist Intern

Salary Range: $19.00 To 22.00 Hourly

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

The Tepa Companies are wholly owned subsidiaries of the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians. They deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing and technology services. Established in 2005, the Tepa Companies employ people in offices across the United States, including California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits packages. Tepa Companies is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workforce.

ABOUT THE JOB

As an Environmental Scientist Intern, you will be responsible for supporting inspections and sampling of suspected contamination at various client facilities nationwide.  Prior experience conducting sampling is not required. While scientist is not traveling, activities will include assisting project manager and other environmental scientists on data and database quality reviews. Database work may include scientific analysis of technical reports, collection of data from technical reports, and adding data to a database. This internship is a paid opportunity for a duration of 10-12 weeks. The work schedule will be approximately 40 hours a week dependent on workload and your school schedule.

Job responsibilities include:

• Performs sampling at client locations nationwide.
• Collects samples to submit to laboratories.
• Completes chain-of-custody documentation.
• Creates inspection reports including inspection activities performed and sample results.
• Prepares draft technical reports.
• Direct interaction with client at client sites.
• Provides support activities such as review of environmental technical reports, summarizing data from technical reports, updating database.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Enrolled in a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Studies, chemistry, or related field (preferred)
• Applicant must be within two years of completing degree.
• Self-motivated individual with strong, organizational, problem solving and analytical abilities.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.