EPA Science Advisor Communications Support
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The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full-time contractor position; EPA Advisor Communications Support with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Washington, D.C.
Salary: $23.73 per hour.
Travel: Occasional overnight travel may be required.
Required Skills:
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, Forms);
- Experience in administration support functions (i.e., recordkeeping, filing) and managing electronic records or databases;
- Strong communication skills (i.e., written, oral, telephone etiquette, presentation abilities), including effective multi-media technical communications;
- Excellent proofreading and editing skills;
- A high level of attention to detail is essential for this position;
- Experience writing for a lay audience about science, environmental issues or public health concerns as evidenced by a writing sample; and
- Strong leadership and organizational skills, including demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
Desired Skills:
- Proficiency with database applications, Adobe applications, and SharePoint.
Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years of age and
- Have earned at least a Bachelor’s degree in biology, toxicology, chemistry, bioinformatics, statistics, engineering, environmental science, environmental policy, computational biology, math, physics, information science or a closely 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
Within the Office of Research and Development, the Office of Science Advisor, Policy & Engagement (OSAPE) aims to advance the development and use of science to inform decisions at EPA and engage the scientific community and partners in research for health and environmental solutions.
OSAPE’s Extramural Research Branch (ERB) provides funding for high-quality research through the Science to Achieve Results (STAR), and People, Prosperity and the Planet (P3) grants programs. The STAR program engages the nation’s best scientists and engineers in targeted research that complements EPA’s own outstanding intramural research programs. STAR’s current focus is within the national research programs of Safe and Sustainable Water Resources, Sustainable and Healthy Communities, Air, Climate and Energy, and Chemical Safety and Sustainability. P3 also focuses on supporting research for these national research programs, but awards smaller grants to teams of college/university students working to design solutions for a sustainable future. P3 offers students hands-on experience that brings their classroom learning to life, while also allowing them to create tangible changes in their communities.
Grantees for both STAR and P3 have a history of producing scientific results that are important for both public health and environmental policy. Through these programs, scientists and students can help build the scientific foundation for sound environmental decisions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a recent Bachelor’s graduate to collaborate with EPA’s research team. Research experience includes:
- Assisting the Extramural Research Branch staff;
- Developing presentations and communication materials;
- Planning and hosting public expos and webinars; and
- Networking and exploring many career paths at EPA.
Interested in this research opportunity? If so, follow the link below to apply. Questions? Email Elyse.Morrow@ORAU.org