This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/466072000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
Earth Day is every day at EPA! Come help us protect the environment! Our diverse workforce connects to more than just a career-we share a common passion to promote a cleaner, healthier environment. Discover how exciting safeguarding our natural resources and protecting human health can be. We consistently rank as one of the top Federal agencies in which to work, with great benefits and work flexibilities. Find yourself at EPA.
This is an Internship position in the Pathways Program. This program provides students in high schools, colleges, trade schools, and other qualifying educational institutions with paid opportunities to work and explore Federal careers while completing their education.
More information about the Pathways Program can be found here: http://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads and http://www.opm.gov/HiringReform/Pathways/program/graduates/
This position is located in the Office of Air and Radiation, Office of Transportation and Air Quality in Ann Arbor, MI or in Washington, DC. For more information on this office, visit their website: http://www.epa.gov/otaq/
Your salary will be based on the grade level for which you are selected and the duty station of the position.
One or more positions may be filled.
03/20/2017 to 03/22/2017
$44,439 - $58,428 per year
GS 07
No
Internships - Temporary not-to-exceed 09/30/2017
Full-time
07
No
LV-OAR-OT-2017-0007
466072000
The incumbent performs varied but relatively routine and limited assignments supporting the environmental protection mission. of the organization. Assignments are typically screened to eliminate difficult or unusual problems. The incumbent will select appropriate methods and procedures. for assignments based upon previous assignments and instructions. Assists senior staff, project officers, analytical staff and other staff as necessary.
Performs conventional or simple regulatory and compliance work, to include;
Analyze and summarize a variety of environmental program data for use in preparing reports and program evaluations. Compile and evaluate available background information, data from previous studies, and gather new and additional data from a variety of sources.
Performs administrative studies of a standard nature on regulatory and compliance issues and problems, including analyzing data, making queries of automated systems, developing reports.
Prepares initial recommendations for solutions to be reviewed by higher graded staff.
Assists staff in preparation materials for, and participation in, briefings with managers.
This position is designated as Low Risk and requires a background investigation. Unless an appropriate background investigation is already on record with the Office of Personnel Management, you must undergo a background investigation.
If you are selected, the entire period served under the Internship Program will be a trial period.
As part of the application process, you are required to resubmit college tanscript or a list of courses as described in the Required Documents section of this announcements. However, if you are selected, you must provide official educational transcripts before you start work with the EPA. More information on verification of education can be found here: http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requiremens.htm.
This position is in the bargaining unit.
EPA participates in e-Verify. E-Verify is an Internet based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in partnership with the Social Security Administration (SSA) that enables participating employers to electronically verify the employment eligibility of their newly hired employees. For additional information http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.
This information is used to determine your qualifications for employment. The use of this information is authorized under Title 5 USC, Sections 3302 and 3361.
If you have part-time work experience, read this: (http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm)
If you are selected, travel, transportation, and relocation expenses will not be paid by EPA. Any travel, transportation, and relocation expenses associated with reporting to work in this position will be your responsibility.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
We will review your resume and required documents to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Your resume must address the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in the Qualifications Section. If you meet basic qualification requirements, your application will be further evaluated based on your answers to the on-line assessment. Your responses to the on-line assessment will be used to measure the degree to which your background matches the requirements for the position. You are being evaluated under the category rating method which means, if you are determined to be qualified, you will be placed into the ‘Gold’, ‘Silver’ or ‘Bronze’ Category.
We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. We will evaluate your qualifications and eligibility and notify you if you meet minimum qualification requirements.
NOTE: We do not require a separate statement responding to the competencies, also referred to as Knowledge’s, Skills and Abilities (KSAs). However, your resume should clearly show possession of these competencies.
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Documents to be submitted on-line:
-- Resume clearly stating your experience related to this position as described in the Duties Section and Qualifications Required Section. In describing your experience, you need to be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience.
-- Responses to the on-line assessment questionnaire.
-- College transcripts - required to submit either unofficial transcripts or a list of courses that includes school(s) attended, school address, course title, grades earned, completion dates, department, and quarter or semester hours earned. Required to submit documentation from the school showing completion of degree within the preceding two years.
-- Preference eligible veterans unable to apply within 2 years of receiving their degree due to military service obligation may apply up to six years after degree or certification.
-- Veterans' Preference Documents - DD-214 Member 4 copy, VA Letter, and SF-15, if applicable; active duty military submit statement of service from commanding officer documenting dates of active duty and any campaign medals/badges; include character of service. Vow Act Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty – A “certification” is any written document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed.
Additional information can be found on our web site: http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
You are strongly encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position.
To begin the application process, click the Apply On-line button to the right on this screen, follow the prompts to log-in/register, submit all required documents, and complete the assessment questionnaire. To be
considered, you must submit a complete application package by 11:59 PM Eastern time on the closing date of this announcement.
All required supporting documents will be collected electronically via the USA Jobs document portfolio feature.
If you cannot apply on-line, you must contact the Human Resources Office listed to the right for assistance no later than three business days prior to the closing date of this announcement. You must provide complete
application materials by the closing date of this announcement.
For detailed instructions to assist you in ensuring your application package is received, go to
http://epa.gov/ohr/ezhire/vacancy_requirements.htm .
You can track the progress of your application package via your USAJobs account. You will receive an acknowledgement from USAJobs that your submission was successful, once we have received your on-line occupational questionnaire, resume and any supporting documentation. You will be notified of the status of your application via your USAJobs Account after we conduct a qualification review of your complete application package. You will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempt to conceal information may disqualify you for employment consideration. We may verify all information you provide in your resume and questionnaire responses, through reference and/or background check, and/or verification of your education. If you are selected, you will be contacted personally by the human resources office posting this announcement.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/466072000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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