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Environmental Management Support

Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU)
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The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full-time contractor position; Communication and Administrative Support with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Washington, DC.

 

Salary: $24.68 per hour.

 

Travel: Infrequent overnight travel may be required.

 

Required Skills:

  • Strong leadership, time management, and organizational skills, including demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments with competing deadlines;
  • Experience writing for a lay audience about science, environmental issues, or public health concerns as evidenced by a writing sample focusing on one of these areas;
  • Experience in administration support functions (recordkeeping, filing, etc.) and managing records (electronic and hardcopy) or databases;
  • Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook;
  • Strong written, oral, and electronic communication skills; and
  • Strong proof reading and editing skills, including strong attention-to-detail skills.

 

Leadership, time management, and organizational skills are the critical requirements for this position.

 

Qualifications

  • Be at least 18 years of age and
  • Have earned at least a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, toxicology, biology, environmental science, or another related field of study from an accredited university or college within the last 24 months and
  • Be a citizen of the United States of America or a Legal Permanent Resident.

 

 

EPA ORD employees, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate in this program.

 

What the EPA project is about

 

The Office of Science Advisor, Policy and Engagement (OSAPE) supports the EPA’s Science Advisor and integrates and coordinates science across ORD and EPA, with key external partners, and into the regulatory process. This opportunity is located within the Immediate Office (IO), which provides overall leadership and support for OSAPE’s programs and select ORD priorities.

 

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Bachelor’s graduate to collaborate with EPA’s research team. Research experience includes:

  • Assisting with tracking PFAS research;
  • Maintaining a system to track projects;
  • Summarizing research and
  • Networking and exploring many career paths at EPA.

 

 

Interested in this research opportunity? If so, follow the link below to apply. Questions? Email EPANSSC@ORAU.org