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Natural Resources Intern (Environmental Planning/Sciences)

State of Iowa

Natural Resources Intern (Environmental Planning/Sciences) with the State of Iowa in Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA, paying $34,237 a year ($16.46 an hour). Posted Oct 8, 2026; closes Nov 1, 2026.

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Pay
$34,237 a year ($16.46 an hour)
Location
Ames - 50010 - Story County, IA
Employer
State of Iowa (state government)
Posted
Oct 8, 2026
Closes
Nov 1, 2026

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 to wetland and streams, and threatened and endangered species, as well as stewardship of our mitigation sites. This position will serve an important role in LEB by assisting us meet the requirements of federal environmental regulations.

Assist LEB team members with day-to-day duties including but not limited to wetland and threatened and endangered species field work and project reporting, mitigation site surveys, environmental planning, GIS analysis, data entry, and project related administrative work.

Preferred background: Prefer student who is at least a sophomore with an interest in becoming a biologist or related environmental professional.
Duration Options: Position available starting January 2027 (10-20 hours per week). There is potential for continuation of the position into summer of 2027.
Number of Positions Available: 2
Educational Requirements: Undergraduate or graduate students in a natural resources, biology, ecology, environmental sciences, or related field.

Minimum Qualifications

Undergraduate or graduate students in a natural resources, biology, ecology, environmental sciences, or related field.

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