The Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program

College students can learn about environmental issues and gain professional experience through a paid, full-time summer internship, either at the TCEQ or in the private sector.

Am I Eligible?

You must meet all internship requirements to be eligible to participate.

  • You must have completed at least 60 undergraduate semester hours at the end of the most immediate past fall semester or be a current graduate student enrollee.
  • You must be enrolled full time during the current spring semester and have a minimum academic grade point average of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale at the time of application.
  • You should be enrolled in environmental or other science-related disciplines including, but not limited to, the following:
    • biology
    • chemistry
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    • geology
    • engineering
    • public health
    • public administration

Students pursuing the following majors are also encouraged to apply:

    • finance
    • accounting
    • business
    • computer science
    • law

How Do I Apply?

1. Submit an online application form. Applications accepted January 1, 2012-March 31, 2012.

2. Submit all of the following supporting documentation:

  • a professor's letter of recommendation
  • current official academic transcript (legible copy is acceptable)
  • verification of Spring 2012 enrollment

    E-mail documentation to: jobs@tceq.texas.gov
    OR
    Mail documentation to:
    Mickey Leland Internship Program, MC 116
    Human Resources and Staff Development Division
    Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
    PO Box 13087
    Austin, TX 78711-3087

NOTE: Complete application packages received by the March 31, 2012 deadline have the best opportunity for review and consideration by sponsors/managers.

Incomplete application packages (for example, missing the online application or related documents) may not be considered.

What is the timeline for the 2012 Mickey Leland Internship Program?

Sponsor Request Forms/Student
Applications Accepted Starting		 January 2012
Student Application Deadline March 31, 2012
Sponsors Interview Candidates April - May, 2012
Candidates Notified of Selection April - May, 2012
Intern Assignments End August 31, 2012
2012 Program Concludes August 31, 2012

What are internship expectations?

As an intern, you will be expected to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position to which you are assigned. Interns must abide by all policies, procedures, and regulations of the employing agency or organization. This may include drug testing.

Sponsors/mentors will provide you with feedback concerning your performance.