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5/1/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)

23-09524

Co-Op/Intern -Energy and Environmental Cabinet

Pay Grade

03

Salary

$15.00 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | LESS THAN 9 MONTHS MAXIMUM | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

Energy & Environment Cabinet | Office of Administrative Services

Location

Location Varies

Counties Include: Franklin, Hopkins, Perry, Laurel, Floyd, Rowan, Warren, McCracken, Jefferson, Boone, Adair, Pike, and Bell

Description

The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) serves the public by enforcing laws relating to natural resources and the environment.

The EEC encompasses a wide variety of functions related to the protection of the environment and the health and safety of its citizens while supporting a positive business climate EEC has internships opportunities, in 18 locations, that serve the entire commonwealth.

Interns can expect:

• EEC offers fall, spring, and summer internships
• $15/hour pay
• 37.5-hour work week
• EEC gear
• Great experience to build a resume

Intern duties include:

• Accompanying field staff on site visits
• Assisting full time employees in performing inspections in addition to reviewing and analyzing data that was collected
• Working with other interns and full-time staff on collaborative projects

Qualifications to apply:

• Must be a student in pursuit of a degree in environmental science, biology, geology, chemistry, or other natural/physical science related degrees. Recent graduates will also be considered.
• 3.0 GPA
• Great communication skills
• Strong technical and analytical skills
• Self-starter, motivated, and eager to learn
• Basic knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,and Outlook

Interested in joining Team EEC?

Prior to submitting your resume and cover letter, we highly encourage you to visit our website https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/index.aspx and social media pages on Facebook and Twitter to learn more about the Energy and Environment Cabinet. The EEC is a large agency, and your research will allow you to familiarize yourself with the different subject areas within the cabinet. Once you have completed your research regarding the cabinet, please email your resume and cover letter in a single PDF and email to eeccareers@ky.gov with the subject line "(Your first name, last name) EEC Internship Application". Example: Jane Doe EEC Internship Application.

In your resume and cover letter, please be sure to include the following information:

• First and last name
• Email
• Phone number
• Address
• University and anticipated year of graduation
• Current GPA
• Related experience
• Area of interest within the EEC where you would like to intern
• Residence for the duration of the internship

This is an Interim position. An Interim position means a position established to address a one-time or recurring need of less than nine (9) months duration and exempt from the classified service under KRS 18A.115.

Please contact eeccareers@ky.gov if you need further information.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: NONE

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be enrolled on a full-time basis in high school as a junior or senior or enrolled at an accredited Kentucky post-secondary school or other educational institutions approved by the Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. Applicants must furnish proof of enrollment in such a program to the Personnel Cabinet.

Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Working conditions will vary based on agency and position.

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Bethanie Sandusky at eeccareers@ky.gov or 502-782-4337.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

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