Environmental Intern

Company: Dairyland Power Cooperative
Location: La Crosse
Posted on: March 10, 2023

Job Description:

Are you ready to join an organization where we focus on People First, have fun at work and make a difference in what we do?
Dairyland is proud of our People First culture centered around appreciation, celebrating wins and collaboration. We've worked hard to ensure alignment between our culture and our processes and systems, learning and development and rewards and recognition programs.
As a team, we work together to leverage the team's diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences to deliver nothing less than the best. We are collaborative, transparent and committed to our People and their work experience, growth and professional development.
PURPOSE : Assist Environmental and Compliance staff with compliance monitoring activities associated with Dairyland's generation facilities and coal ash landfills. This will include, but not be limited to, biological and surface water monitoring at the Alma and FHS sites. Additional work will include assisting with Dairyland's environmental stewardship program and in Dairyland's Chemical Services laboratory as well as field work related to the environmental permitting of Dairyland's transmission projects. The position will include field data collection, entry, and database management.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :
Education & Experience : Completion of two (2) years in environmental or biology program. Prefer classes in aquatic biology, limnology, and basic chemistry.
Skills : Must possess mechanical skills and be able to operate a small motorboat. Ability to trailer boats desirable. Must have knowledge of environmental sampling equipment, e.g., pH meters, flow meters, conductivity meters, DO meters, etc. Must have knowledge of computers, e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, database management, etc.
Licenses and Certifications : Valid Driver's License.
Physical Demands : The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. to load and unload the truck and boat. Must be able to swim. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Environmental Demands : Some time is spent outdoors, occasionally around dust and mechanical, electrical, and chemical hazards and extreme noise. Ability to work in inclement weather and walk on uneven terrain. May include travel to Alma, Genoa, and Ladysmith including some overnights. Ability to work independently of supervision.
We are committed to providing our greatest asset, our People, with as many perks and benefits as possible. Some benefits of working with us include:

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  Health & disability benefits (medical, dental, vision, short & long-term disability)
  
  
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  Life insurance
  
  
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  Generous 401(k) and Pension Plans
  
  
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  Paid Time Off
  
  
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  Robust Wellness Program
  
  
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  New Flexible Work Program
  
  
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  Tuition Reimbursement
  
  
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  So much more!
  
  
  Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
  If you are an individual with disabilities who needs accommodation or you are having difficulty using our website to apply for employment, contact our HR Department at 608-788-4000.
  With headquarters in La Crosse, Wis., Dairyland is a generation and transmission cooperative that provides wholesale energy for 24 electric distribution cooperatives and 17 municipal utilities in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa and Illinois.
  At Dairyland, we know that happy employees are the backbone of any good organization. By offering an excellent compensation and benefits package, opportunities for career growth and a supportive environment, Dairyland helps ensure a quality business and premier workplace.
  Dairyland Power Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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