PA Department of Environmental Protection Internship SU 2010

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP), Bureau of Air Quality is pleased to announce the position of Meteorological Intern for this upcoming summer, the Summer of 2010.  The meteorologists at the PA DEP forecast for air quality, including ozone and fine particulates (PM-2.5), for the entire Commonwealth in addition to support data analysis projects of air quality related data gathered from monitoring locations throughout the Commonwealth.  For more information, go to http://www.ahs2.dep.state.pa.us/aq_apps/aqpartners/default.asp.

 
Meteorological Intern
 
We are currently seeking a student with standing in the field of meteorology.  Forecasting experience is highly recommended.  No air quality experience is required but is a plus.  Qualified candidates should be working toward their Bachelor of Science in meteorology and should have good general computer application skills and experience using the various forecast computer models.  Strong written communication skills are highly recommended as well.
 
Interested applicants should fill out the application that appears here: http://www.depweb.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/employment/13766/internships/607957.
 
This internship is a paid internship with at least a $11 per hour rate.  One thing to keep in mind when filling out the application online... this position is based in Dauphin County in the city of Harrisburg.  So the appropriate Dauphin County code should be filled in the "Enter the county codes you are willing to work" section of the application.
 
Once you have completed the application and finished the 6-step process outlined at the website above, your information will be forwarded to our Human Resources office.  At that time, we will be forwarded the list and then will contact you.  Please disregard the date saying you have to have summer internship applications submitted by March 1st.
 
Since we want to give you ample time of notice of acceptance prior to finals, you will only have a two week window to signup.  Please complete the 6-step application process by Friday, April 2, 2010.
 
In addition, please email me at senolan@state.pa.us to let me know that you applied for the position and if you have any further questions about this position.
 
We look forward to hearing from you.

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Sean Nolan | Meteorologist
PA Department of Environmental Protection
Rachel Carson State Office Building

400 Market Street | Harrisburg, PA 17101
Phone: 717.787.1454 | Fax: 717.772.2303