Multi-Year Internship- Student Trainee (Life Science/Engineering/Physical Science)
This position is in Region 6. About Region 6: https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/epa-region-6-south-central
This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to the duty station stated in this announcement on a regular basis.
*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.
Duties
At the GS-4 level, you will:
- Assists in the performance of other standardized support duties such as the collection of literature references and the organization of files.
- Assists with routine steps in science studies and regulatory/compliance work.
- Supports higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.
- Select appropriate methods and procedures for assignments based upon previous assignments or instructions.
At the GS-5 level, you will:
- Completes developmental assignments that expand the employee’s understanding of concepts, underlying principles, and program requirements and procedures.
- Assists with summary of environmental program information data for use in preparing reports and program evaluations.
- Performs routine tasks in science studies of a standard nature on regulatory and compliance issues and problems.
- Supports higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.
One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.