Environmental Health Communications Specialist

The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full-time contractor position; Environmental Health Communications Specialist with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Cincinnati, OH. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent bachelor’s graduate to collaborate with EPA’s research team. Research experience includes:

·       Support the Land Remediation and Technology Division staff in various areas;

·       Assist with the analytical and administrative duties required to support and maintain a robust research program, including the administration, management, and communication of results and impacts resulting from LRTD team activities; and

·       Networking and exploring many career paths at EPA.

Location: This job will be located at EPA’s facility in Cincinnati, OH.

Salary: $22.63 per hour.

Travel: Occasional overnight travel may be required.

Required Skills:

·       Experience writing for a lay audience about science, environmental issues or public health concerns as evidenced by a writing sample;

·       Experience with Adobe and Microsoft graphic design software including at least one of the following: Illustrator, InDesign, and/or Visio;

·       Advanced skills with Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, & Outlook;

·       Experience in administration support functions (recordkeeping, filing, etc.) and managing records (electronic and hardcopy) or databases;

·       Strong leadership and organizational skills, including demonstrated ability to handle multiple assignments with competing deadlines;

·       Strong proof reading and editing skills; and

·       Strong written, oral and electronic communication skills.

The Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response (CESER) plans, coordinates and conducts an applied, customer-driven, national research and development program to improve decision making by EPA, federal, state, tribal and local agencies, when faced with challenging environmental problems in the built environment. Within CESER, the Land Remediation and Technology Division (LRTD) plans, coordinates and conducts an applied, national, customer-driven research program that delivers innovative and effective technologies, guidance, and tools to manage the nation’s land resources in a more sustainable and productive manner.

·       Be at least 18 years of age and

·       Have earned at least a bachelor’s degree in one of the following: environmental policy, environmental science, information technology, or a closely related field and

·       Be a citizen of the United States of America or a Legal Permanent Resident.