Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Bureau of Water – Northern Monitoring Unit Des Plaines, IL
http://www.epa.state.il.us/
Work with EPA personnel in Lakes & Streams:
- Collecting water quality samples
- Sampling macroinvertebrates, macrophytes, & fish
- Recording discharge and assessing habitat
- Summer work contract is 14 weeks, Pay $13.00 per hour
Applications due April 4, 2016
Cover letter expressing interest and future goals, current unofficial transcript, resume, and 2 references:
Diane Tancl (diane.tancl@illinois.gov )
Questions contact Diane at 847-294-4105
Qualifications:
- Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences Student
- Valid Drivers license
- Transportation to the EPA office in Des Plaines
- Ability to swim, ability to lift 50 lbs
- Tolerance of inclement weather, mud, bugs, and fish slime
- Undergraduate and Graduate students may apply
Some travel is required, hotel and per diem reimburse