Administrative Support at EPA
The EPA National Student Services Contract has an immediate opening for a full-time contractor position; Administrative Support at EPA with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Ada, OK.
Salary: $22.24 per hour.
Travel: Occasional overnight travel will 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, and Outlook;
- Experience in administrative 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 proofreading and editing skills; and
- Strong written, oral and electronic communication skills.
Qualifications
- Be at least 18 years of age and
- Have earned at least a Bachelor’s degree in environmental policy, environmental science, information technology, 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
The Office of Research and Development at the EPA supports high-quality research to improve the scientific basis for decisions on national environmental issues and help EPA achieve its environmental goals. Research is conducted in a broad range of environmental areas by scientists in EPA Centers and at universities across the country.
The Center for Environmental Solutions and Emergency Response (CESER) within ORD at EPA, researches, identifies, develops and tests innovative tools, methods and technologies used to solve and prevent complex environmental problems to safeguard human health and the environment. The Groundwater Characterization and Remediation Division (GCRD) mission is to provide innovative and effective technologies, guidance, and tools that can be used to manage groundwater resources in a more sustainable and productive manner. The position will be assigned to the GCRD Immediate Office (GCRD/IO).
Interested in this research opportunity? If so, follow the link below to apply. Questions? Email EPANSSC@ORAU.org