Regulated Materials Intern (Environmental Planning/Sciences)

State of Iowa; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The Location and Environment Bureau within the State of Iowa seeks a part-time student intern to assist with regulatory and environmental review activities for transportation projects. You will support the Regulated Materials Program Manager with site research, reviews, GIS analysis, data entry, and administrative tasks.

Ideal candidates are pursuing degrees in planning, environmental sciences, emergency management, or related fields and will gain hands-on experience balancing project delivery

Qualifications

• Undergraduate or graduate student in planning, natural resources, environmental sciences, emergency management, environmental policy, occupational safety, or related field.
• Experience with GIS and data management is a plus.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct project site research and assist with preliminary project reviews.
• Support environmental planning activities and GIS analyses.
• Enter data and perform project-related administrative tasks.
• Assist the Regulated Materials Program Manager with day-to-day duties.

Skills

GIS analysis

Data entry

Project site research

Environmental planning

Administrative support

Education

Undergraduate or graduate students in planning, natural resources, environmental sciences, emergency management, environmental policy, occupational safety, or related field

Tools

GIS software

Job description

The core function of the Location and Environment Bureau (LEB) is to balance transportation project delivery, regulatory compliance, and environmental stewardship for Iowa’s transportation interests. Part of this core function includes reviewing transportation projects for potential impacts from hazardous materials. This position will serve an important role in LEB by helping us ensure our transportation projects comply with federal environmental regulations.

The role of this position is to assist the LEB Regulated Materials Program Manager with day-to-day duties, including but not limited to project site research, preliminary project reviews, environmental planning, GIS analysis, data entry, and project-related administrative work.

Duration Options: Position available starting late fall 2026 (10-20 hours per week). There is potential for continuation of the position into summer of 2027.

Educational Requirements: Undergraduate or graduate students in planning, natural resources, environmental sciences, emergency management, environmental policy, occupational safety, or related field.