The Gulf Ecology Division (Gulf Breeze, FL) of the National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, of the Office of Research and Development (ORD), U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is seeking either recent graduates with a B.S. or equivalent degree in biology, chemistry, ecology, environmental science, or related field of study or students with a minimum of 2 or more years of college in those same field of studies to provide services under a contractual agreement. The contractor(s) shall assist in understanding the physical, chemical, and biological dynamics of coastal wetlands and estuaries, determining ecological condition, evaluating rates and causes of declining systems, and/or predicting future conditions under various alternative water quality scenarios. For more detailed information regarding the G ulf Ecology Division, visit its home page at http://www.epa.gov/ged/.
The following contract specialties are available: A. Database Development B. EcoServices C. EcoServices Database Support The primary work location is 1 Sabine Island Drive, Gulf Breeze, Florida 32561. Work shall be primarily performed in an office, but some laboratory and field work may be required. Necessary instruction, training, and oversight shall be provided by EPA scientists who shall serve as mentors to the student contractors. Please see http://www.epa.gov/oamrtpnc/q0900107/index.htm for details regarding these positions and instructions on how to apply. -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- Opportunity for Summer Employment The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory, Gulf Ecology Division in Gulf Breeze, Florida is looking for energetic and highly motivated students for summer employment. Numerous opportunities are available within EPA for students to gain valuable work experience while contributing to the mission of protecting human health and safeguarding the environment. The assignments include, but are not limited to: • General laboratory support such as, microbiological media preparations, glassware preparation and sterilization techniques, as well as assistance with analytical methods, sample handling and analysis, and data analysis; • Field assistance such as, periodic work on small research vessels where the student will participate in deployment of sensors and sampling gear, acquisition of samples, analysis of samples and data analysis; or • Administrative and facility support may include a variety of administrative or facilities activities in support of science research. These positions are temporary not-to-exceed September 30, 2009, and full- time (40 hours per week) is preferred. No relocation expenses will be paid. Applications will be accepted until April 24, 2009 from students who are eligible under the Student Temporary Employment Program. Basic Eligibility Qualifications: • You must be a student. A student is an individual who is enrolled or accepted for enrollment in an accredited high school, college, university, or technical or vocational school. • Students must be in good academic standing with at least a GPA of “C” or its equivalent. • You must be a U.S. Citizen. • You must be age 16 at time of employment. • A work permit is required for students age 16. How And Where To Apply: To apply, submit a resume and cover letter indicating your interest in the position and a transcript of your college courses (unofficial copy is acceptable): email to [email protected] ; fax to 919-541-0160; or mail to USEPA, HRMD (C639-02), Research Triangle Park, North Carolina 27711, Attention: Tammy Baynor – NHEERL Summer Employment. It is very important that when you send your documentation you indicate NHEERL Summer Employment. Please specify your job preference in your cover letter. For more information visit the EPA Careers Web Site on or after April 6, 2009: www.epa.gov/careers
