The Water Quality Group conducts field water quality monitoring investigations on Reclamation projects within those states on reservoirs including Lake Powell (AZ-UT), Flaming Gorge (UT-WY), Navajo (CO-NM), and many more.

The responsibilities and duties of the intern will include

• Assisting with preparing and conducting water quality field investigations on Reclamation reservoirs and for other Reclamation projects.
• Helping with investigations on Reclamation reservoirs will be conducted from watercraft operated by trained Reclamation personnel.

• To be eligible for the internship applicants must be pursuing a bachelor’s degree, or higher, in an environmental or water resource science or engineering related field.
• Applicants should provide transcripts showing coursework in hydrology, watershed science, environmental engineering, geology, biology, chemistry, etc. or equivalent education or experience.
• Proficiency with general computer software or specialty software including database programs, programming languages, GIS systems, environmental modeling programs, etc. is preferred.
• Applicants must be in excellent physical condition to handle the rigors of the work.
• Field work will be performed in various environments with exposure to extreme weather conditions.
• The work will require walking short distances over uneven and steep terrain, and lifting and transporting, for short distances, objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• The selected applicant will be required to complete a security background check prior to beginning service.

SCA’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people in hands-on service to the land.