Environmental Compliance Intern

Position Details

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title Environmental Compliance Intern

Requisition Number H01259P

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 20

Months per year

Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade

Salary

Hourly Pay Rate $13.50/hour

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function The Environmental Compliance Intern will assist WSU’s Water Conservation and Stormwater Coordinator with a variety of duties to help WSU maintain compliance with state and federal drinking water and stormwater regulations. The intern also assist with the implementation of the campus water conservation and stormwater plans. Finally, the person in this position will assist WSU’s Green Department Program manager with campus green department audits and program tasks.

Specific duties include the following:

1. Conduct campus stormwater inspections
2. Collect water meter readings
3. Assist with updating and implementing WSU’s stormwater management plan
4. Assist with implementing Utah Division of Drinking Water requirements
5. Assist with implementing WSU’s water conservation plan
6. Conduct irrigation water audits
7. Conduct Green Department program audits and assist with program implementation
8. Serve as a Vice President for the Environmental Ambassadors and assist with events such as the Zero Waste Athletics games.
9. Assist with other projects and research as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Must be a current WSU student with a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Microsoft Excel, Word, and the Adobe Suite
• Excellent communication skills, including but not limited to: technical writing, computer skills, public speaking, and oral presentation
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated and organized
• A creative and collaborative problem solver

Background Check? No

Posting Detail Information

Job Open Date 11/13/2026

Review Date 11/15/2026

Job Close Date 12/13/2026

Open Until Filled

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.weber.edu/postings/14692

Notes to Applicant To apply, complete the online application, attach a resume, cover letter, and list of references.

If you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.

The screening of applicants will begin immediately.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

ADA Essential Job Function

ADA Essential Job Function

Physical Activity of this position Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance.

Physical Requirements of this position Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position. The worker is subject to both environmental conditions. Activities occur inside and outside. , The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level., The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. , The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. , The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. , The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia.