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Overview:

FPM Remediations, Inc. is looking for summer interns to join our Oneida, NY office for a period lasting from mid-May to mid-August 2024. Our paid Environmental Scientist/Engineer internship provides 40 hours of on-site work per week and an opportunity for students to gain practical experience in the field of environmental site investigation and remediation.

Under the direction of an FPM Project Manager, the Environmental Scientist/Engineer Intern will provide field and office support for a variety of environmental investigation and remediation projects.

• Field work may require travel to various sites undergoing remedial investigation across the United States and will primarily include collection of soil, groundwater, surface water, sediment, and air samples.
• Office support may include data entry, analysis, and reporting.
• Shadow multiple office positions and train in a variety of tasks
• Manage databases and input information, data, and records
• Research and gather background documentation on project sites
• Provide clerical support to maintain files and organize documents; photocopy, etc. as needed

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The ideal candidate will be currently enrolled at an accredited college working towards a bachelor's degree in an environmental science or engineering discipline and possess the following attributes:

• Core curriculum that includes geology/earth science, chemistry, math, and physics
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Experience with certain platforms or software including Microsoft Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); ArcGIS experience a plus.
• Good time management
• Critical thinking skills
• Self-starter
• Valid United States driver's license

• Excellent opportunity to work with multi-faceted projects.
• Shadowing, mentoring, and training opportunities with experienced environmental professionals
• Letters of recommendation provided upon successful completion of the internship.

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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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle tools and controls; operate vehicles and equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; see, talk, hear. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle tools and controls; operate vehicles and equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; see, talk, hear. The employee must be able to Lifting heavy equipment/supplies up to 50 lbs (Note: lifting more than 50 lbs requires two or more personnel). This position also requires frequent walking, routinely 6+ miles per day (5-6 days per week).Field work is performed in on various outdoor terrain and regularly requires the ability to navigate uneven ground or other obstacles found in natural surroundings.

Some travel to field sites required. Fieldwork involves performing physically demanding tasks and working 10-hour days (typically five (5) 10-hour days per week), potentially in adverse field conditions (cold, hot, high wind, dusty environment, rough terrain) in remote locations.

• Subsidiary: FPMRemediations/FPMR
• FLSA: Non-Exempt
• Requisition Nbr: 2014130

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. As an Alaska Native Corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law.