Our Mission
For more than 35 years, the Indiana Department of Environmental Management (IDEM) has been Indiana’s agency tasked with protecting human health and the environment. IDEM’s mission is to implement federal and state regulations safeguarding the air, land, and water while allowing the environmentally sound operations of industrial, agricultural, commercial, and governmental activities vital to a prosperous economy.
For the agency to be successful, it takes a dedicated and diverse team across the state working in service to Hoosiers. IDEM is always looking for qualified, talented, and passionate individuals to help protect Indiana's natural resources.
What We Do
The vital work of employees at IDEM positively impacts the lives of Hoosiers throughout Indiana.
IDEM employs highly qualified engineers, scientists, and environmental project managers specializing in air, land, and water quality issues and pollution prevention. These professionals work in partnership with IDEM's lawyers, investigators, and administrative staff, which includes communications, finance, information technology, and records management specialists. IDEM staff work diligently to provide high-quality services across Indiana to fulfill the agency's mission.
IDEM issues air, water, and solid and hazardous waste permits that restrict discharges to environmentally safe levels. Staff members inspect and monitor regulated entities; provide compliance and technical assistance; monitor and assess air, land, and water quality; use enforcement actions as necessary to ensure compliance; and respond to incidents involving spills to soil or waters of the state.
Current Openings
Access and apply for IDEM employment opportunities using the link below, which showcases positions at our Central Offices in Indianapolis as well as Northwest (Valparaiso), Northern (South Bend), Southeast (Brownstown), and Southwest (Petersburg) Regional Offices.
The online process allows applicants to manage searches, upload resumes, and apply to state jobs 24/7. Openings are posted daily.
A Day in the Life
Meet some of the staff at IDEM and learn more about specific roles in the agency:
A Day in the Life: Air Monitoring
A Day in the Life: Emergency Response
A Day in the Life: Summer Internships
A Day in the Life: State Cleanup
A Day in the Life: Watershed Planning and Restoration
A Day in the Life: Wetlands, Lakes, and StreamsInternship Opportunities
IDEM offers paid internship opportunities for college students via the Governor’s Public Service Summer Internship program. Our internships provide hands-on work experiences, allowing students to work side by side with government administrators, communicators, and other professionals by observing and exploring how their interests relate to possible careers. IDEM provides a broad range of learning opportunities that can help students make informed decisions about potential career paths.
The application period opens in December.