Multi-Year Internship -Student Trainee (Life Science/Physical Science/Engineering) - R9

Summary

This position is in Office of the Regional Administrator, Region 9. About Region 9: Website

This is an office-centered position*--you must physically report to one of the duty stations stated in this announcement on a regular basis (location TBD after candidate selected).
*EPA offers work-from-home and work schedule flexibilities as described in the Benefits section.

Duties

At the GS-4 level, you will:

• Perform routine and limited assignments pertaining to the scientific missions of the organization.
• Assist senior staff, project officers, analytical staff, and other staff as necessary.
• Assist in the performance of other standardized support duties such as collections of literature references and the organization of files.
• Assist with routine steps in science studies and regulatory/compliance work.
• Support higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.

At the GS-5 level, you will:

• Perform routine and limited assignments pertaining to the scientific missions of the organization.
• Assist senior staff, project officers, analytical staff and other staff as necessary.
• Complete developmental assignments that expand the understanding of concepts, underlying principles, and program requirements and procedures.
• Assist with summary of environmental program information data for use in preparing reports and program evaluations.
• Support higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.
• Assist staff in preparation of materials for, and participation in, briefings with managers.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.