EPA Internship Program for Recent Grads
The EPA Green Interns Program is an entry-level program for individuals interested in opportunities at EPA Headquarters offices in the Washington, D.C. area, as well as in our Regional offices in major cities throughout the U.S. EPA Green Interns will be part of a one-year program and will join the agency at the GS-7 level. After the one-year program ends, Green Interns are eligible for a seamless conversion into a career-conditional appointment with EPA.
https://www.epa.gov/careers/green-interns
Monday, June 17, 2019
GIS position available
Environmental Resources Management
There is a job opportunity at Environmental Resources Management in their Washington, DC office. The job description is here. They are looking for GIS / Remote Sensing experience for a position starting at the Associate Level.
Environmental Resources Management
There is a job opportunity at Environmental Resources Management in their Washington, DC office. The job description is here. They are looking for GIS / Remote Sensing experience for a position starting at the Associate Level.
GIS Internship
The National Park Service Emergency services
The National Park Service Emergency services has another position opening, and is looking for a current or recently graduated student.
See the position description below:
We are looking for a paid intern to work for the Deputy Chief of Emergency Services for the National Park Service. This intern would be responsible for implementing GIS workflows to support NPS Emergency Services, including potentially Search and Rescue, EMS, as well as other areas of the Law Enforcement, Security, and Emergency Services division. They may also be asked to provide GIS support during disaster response. The intern can expect to exercise and expand a wide range of GIS skills and learn first-hand about emergency management.
This position is based out of the NPS headquarters in Washington, D.C., and is funded through October. There is the potential to work up to 40 hours per week, but hours are open to discussion.
Anyone who is interested should send a cover letter and resume to colleen_livingstone@partner.nps.gov, and are welcome to email or call 202-513-7242 with any questions.
The National Park Service Emergency services
The National Park Service Emergency services has another position opening, and is looking for a current or recently graduated student.
See the position description below:
We are looking for a paid intern to work for the Deputy Chief of Emergency Services for the National Park Service. This intern would be responsible for implementing GIS workflows to support NPS Emergency Services, including potentially Search and Rescue, EMS, as well as other areas of the Law Enforcement, Security, and Emergency Services division. They may also be asked to provide GIS support during disaster response. The intern can expect to exercise and expand a wide range of GIS skills and learn first-hand about emergency management.
This position is based out of the NPS headquarters in Washington, D.C., and is funded through October. There is the potential to work up to 40 hours per week, but hours are open to discussion.
Anyone who is interested should send a cover letter and resume to colleen_livingstone@partner.nps.gov, and are welcome to email or call 202-513-7242 with any questions.
Jobs for Recent Grads with Student PIRGS
Student PIRG Job- for recent grads:
With the Student PIRGs, you’ll start a career working with the next generation of students, who like you, believe students have the right and the responsibility to shape the future they will inherit. Our organizers work with students at America’s colleges and universities to make sure they have the skills, opportunities, and training they need to create a greener, healthier and more meaningful future for all of us. Our chapters on 35 campuses provide the training, professional support, and resources students need to tackle climate change, protect public health, revitalize our democracy, feed the hungry and more.
As a Campus Organizer you will:
Engage and mobilize hundreds of students
https://pirgcampusaction.org/job.html
Student PIRG Job- for recent grads:
With the Student PIRGs, you’ll start a career working with the next generation of students, who like you, believe students have the right and the responsibility to shape the future they will inherit. Our organizers work with students at America’s colleges and universities to make sure they have the skills, opportunities, and training they need to create a greener, healthier and more meaningful future for all of us. Our chapters on 35 campuses provide the training, professional support, and resources students need to tackle climate change, protect public health, revitalize our democracy, feed the hungry and more.
As a Campus Organizer you will:
Engage and mobilize hundreds of students
- Train students to run effective campaigns, using skills like organizing news conferences, building strong coalitions, generating grassroots support, and coordinating lobby days
- Build a strong, sustainable, student-funded, and student-run organization on campus
- Build relationships with other student groups, faculty and administrators
- Run a citizen outreach office during the summer, where you’ll recruit and lead a team of canvassers to fundraise for important issues
https://pirgcampusaction.org/job.html
Monday, June 10, 2019
Job opening at Anacostia Riverkeeper
The Anacostia Riverkeeper is interviewing candidates for the Anacostia Riverkeeper/Executive Director position and we would like to reach out to former UMD students. Interested applicants can contact Suzy Kelly at suzykelly@anacostiariverkeeper.org
Anacostia Riverkeeperwww.anacostiariverkeeper.org
The Anacostia Riverkeeper is interviewing candidates for the Anacostia Riverkeeper/Executive Director position and we would like to reach out to former UMD students. Interested applicants can contact Suzy Kelly at suzykelly@anacostiariverkeeper.org
Anacostia Riverkeeperwww.anacostiariverkeeper.org
Wednesday, May 29, 2019
Position available
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water (OW)
The US Environmental Protection Agency with the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) has a job opening on the team. The DWSRF is a federal-state partnership funding drinking water infrastructure and technical assistance needed to ensure safe drinking water across America. The program helps local communities accomplish the critical public health and environmental goals; it is the second-largest program at the EPA and thus has high visibility.
The job opening is with the team who implements the DWSRF American Iron and Steel (AIS) Program provision. In short, all communities receiving DWSRF funding must use American-made iron and steel products in their projects. The participant will be trained to 1) participate in the development of informational products that assist Regions, states, and other stakeholders such as training materials, web casts, conference calls, fact sheets, AIS website, and other written communications, 2) conduct on-site engineering reviews and application of drinking water system infrastructure design and construction to comply with the nations drinking water standards addressing AIS elements, 3) conduct research on national AIS product use and practices, 4) contribute to the review of AIS waiver requests and participate in the response process, and 5) provide support for the evaluation of issues related to technical aspects of AIS products. The person will get to travel to project construction sites across the country.
There has been several general environmental scientists, as well as engineers, fill this position in the past. It's a great way to see how the federal government, states, and local communities implement the laws we learned about in college and beyond.
Here is the link to the job announcement: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-Water-2019-0034.
The application deadline is Monday, 6/10/2019 at 3:00 PM Eastern. Questions can be sent to toEPArpp@orau.org.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Office of Water (OW)
The US Environmental Protection Agency with the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) has a job opening on the team. The DWSRF is a federal-state partnership funding drinking water infrastructure and technical assistance needed to ensure safe drinking water across America. The program helps local communities accomplish the critical public health and environmental goals; it is the second-largest program at the EPA and thus has high visibility.
The job opening is with the team who implements the DWSRF American Iron and Steel (AIS) Program provision. In short, all communities receiving DWSRF funding must use American-made iron and steel products in their projects. The participant will be trained to 1) participate in the development of informational products that assist Regions, states, and other stakeholders such as training materials, web casts, conference calls, fact sheets, AIS website, and other written communications, 2) conduct on-site engineering reviews and application of drinking water system infrastructure design and construction to comply with the nations drinking water standards addressing AIS elements, 3) conduct research on national AIS product use and practices, 4) contribute to the review of AIS waiver requests and participate in the response process, and 5) provide support for the evaluation of issues related to technical aspects of AIS products. The person will get to travel to project construction sites across the country.
There has been several general environmental scientists, as well as engineers, fill this position in the past. It's a great way to see how the federal government, states, and local communities implement the laws we learned about in college and beyond.
Here is the link to the job announcement: https://www.zintellect.com/Opportunity/Details/EPA-Water-2019-0034.
The application deadline is Monday, 6/10/2019 at 3:00 PM Eastern. Questions can be sent to toEPArpp@orau.org.
Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Job opportunities @ APHIS
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) currently hiring in Pennsylvania and New York as we work to control and combat invasive pests. The positions available are for a limited-term (up to 180 days), and include full-time, part-time, and seasonal work. The positions are great for students looking for job experience (especially over the summer), recent graduates, and anyone that might be interested in learning more about APHIS.
There are over 100 positions available!
The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is a multi-faceted Agency with a broad mission area that includes protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, administering the Animal Welfare Act, and carrying out wildlife damage management activities. These efforts support the overall mission of USDA, which is to protect and promote food, agriculture, natural resources and related issues. Plant Protection and Quarantine (PPQ) is a program within APHIS which safeguards U.S. agriculture and natural resources against the entry, establishment, and spread of economically and environmentally significant pests, and facilitates the safe trade of agricultural products. PPQ is currently reacting to an outbreak of the Spotted Lanternfly in Pennsylvania, as well as responding to European Cherry Fruit Fly detections in New York State.
Join our team and gain valuable experience working in the field to stop this invasive species from harming our nation’s agriculture. Please see the two links below for more information.
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