Keeping Washington Clean and Evergreen. The Department of Ecology is hiring a Clean Vehicles Data Intern (Administrative Intern 1) within the Climate Pollution Reduction Program (CPRP). This is a temporary position for two months at 40 hours per week, or 320 hours total. Location:Headquarters Office in Lacey, WA. Upon hire, you must live within a commutable distance from the duty station. Schedule:This position is eligible for telework and flexible schedule options. The position requires attendance at team activities commonly held on Tuesdays. The specific schedule will be determined in collaboration with the supervisor and may include occasional additional in-person training days. Schedules are dependent upon position needs and are subject to change. Application Timeline: Apply by April 29, 2026. This position will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hire at any time after application review begins. Applications received after the date above may not be considered. Duties Do you have an interest in environmental policy and planning, and learning how State government operates? Would you like to help tackle climate change in Washington? If so, come join our team! As the Clean Vehicles Data Intern, you will help manage and analyze data on clean vehicles. You’ll be collaborating with various team members to review, optimize, and analyze data on commercial and government vehicle fleet operations in Washington that has been collected over the past years. You’ll play a critical role in making this data accessible and usable. Duties will include:What you will do:Assist with cleaning and preparing 2023 fleet reporting data for analysis. Help analyze fleet reporting data to identify key trends and insights. Work with the Greenhouse Gas Inventory & Transportation team to draft Ecology’s report summarizing the aggregated data and findings. Assist with creating supporting materials, including data disaggregated by utility district. Qualifications For detailed information on how we calculate experience and responses to other frequently asked questions, please visit our Recruitment website. Qualifications:To be considered for this opportunity, the following are required:Two years of experience or exposure to public policy, environmental science, environmental policy, communications, informatics, statistics, economics, or a related field. Experience may come from academic coursework, work, volunteering, or independent learning. Data & Technical Skills: Experience using Excel or similar platform to organize information and perform basic calculations. Research & Writing Skills: Experience conducting basic research and summarizing findings; possessing strong written communication skills with clear grammar and organization. Task Management: Ability to follow detailed instructions, manage time, and ask clarifying questions when needed. Collaboration & Communication: Ability to work constructively with multiple staff and contribute to team-based projects. It is preferred that candidates also demonstrate:Data Cleaning & Analytical Skills: Experience with cleaning or organizing datasets for analysis; familiarity with basic descriptive statistics (e.g., averages, medians, simple comparisons); exposure to statistical software (such as R, Python, SPSS, or similar). Visualization & Communication of Data: Experience producing simple charts or visual summaries in Excel or Google Sheets; interest in communicating complex or technical information clearly to varied audiences. Environmental Policy & Program Interest: Familiarity with environmental or climate policy concepts; interest in regulatory program implementation related to climate, clean transportation, or air quality. Environmental Justice Awareness: Familiarity with environmental justice concepts and practice, either through coursework, community involvement, or personal learning. If you are excited about this role but not sure if your experience aligns perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At the Department of Ecology, we are dedicated to building a diverse and authentic workplace centered in belonging. You may just be the needed candidate for this or other roles.