2019 SUMMER INTERNSHIP (two positions available)
Job Title: Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Analysis Intern
Location: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Chesapeake Bay Program Office
410 Severn Avenue, Annapolis, Maryland
Job Summary: The successful candidate will be employed by the University of Maryland’s Department of Environmental Science and Technology, and will work directly with the Coordinator for Policy Analysis and the Senior Agricultural Advisor at the Chesapeake Bay Program Office in Annapolis, MD. The Agricultural Nonpoint Source Pollution Analysis Intern will support the multi-organization Chesapeake Bay Program partnership’s ongoing mission to analyze agricultural technical data, programs and policies in an effort to provide science-based recommendations aimed at restoring and protecting the Chesapeake Bay and its watershed.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The intern will contribute to the Chesapeake Bay Program’s research efforts through the following tasks:
- Compile existing data pertaining to agricultural crop and animal production across the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
- Analyze data for potential use in water quality modeling tools.
- Produce graphics showing trends in data through time.
- Prepare reports and present findings.
Minimum Qualifications: The successful candidate must be currently enrolled at the University of Maryland. Knowledge of the following subjects and data analysis tools is desirable:
- Ability to master statistical analysis techniques.
- Experience summarizing data and findings from published, peer-reviewed literature.
- Basic understanding of ecological systems. Exposure to agricultural crop and animal production management systems is desirable.
- Basic understanding of soil science as it pertains to ecological systems and crop and animal production.
- Experience using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge and experience using geographic information systems such as ArcGIS is not necessary, but is preferable.
Physical Demands: The positions will require computer and desk work.
Additional Certifications: No additional certifications are required for this position.
Anticipated Position Duration: May 28, 2019 through August 15, 2019 (approximate)
Anticipated Compensation & Hours: $11.75/hour, 40 hours/week
Application: To apply, submit current résumé and a brief statement of interest by March 1, 2019, to Dr. Frank J. Coale via email to fjcoale@umd.edu.