Components of the online application are as follows:

• Profile Information

• Educational and Employment History

• Essay Questions (goals, experiences, and skills relevant to the opportunity)

• Resume (PDF)

• Transcripts/Academic Records - For this opportunity, an unofficial transcript or copy of the student academic records printed by the applicant or by academic advisors from internal institution systems may be submitted.  Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts.

• 1 Recommendation(s)

Submitted documents must have all social security numbers, student identification numbers, and/or dates of birth removed (blanked out, blackened out, made illegible, etc.) prior to uploading into the application system.

If you have questions, send an email to ARMY@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity in the subject line of the email.

All documents must be in English or include an official English translation.

Letter of Recommendation: While a letter of recommendation is not required to be considered, applicants are required to provide contact information for one recommendation in order to submit the application. Applicants are encouraged to request a letter of recommendation before submission as this may help reviewers have a better understanding of the applicant’s qualifications and interests.  If selected, a letter recommendation must be submitted on your behalf upon acceptance of the appointment.

There will be 2 participants selected for this opportunity.  One will participate at Camp Darby in Livorno, Italy and the other in Vicenza, Italy.

The U.S. Army Garrison Italy, Installation Safety Office is responsible for the implementation of the Army Safety Management System for the Installation and the Safety and Occupational Health Program. The mission of the Installation Safety Office is to safeguard and protect service members, their families, civilian employees and Army and Air Force property across United States Army Garrison Italy. The five core functions for the Office are: program management; training and promotion; inspections/assessments; mishap investigation reporting and analysis; and hazard analysis and countermeasures.

Under the mentorship of the Installation Safety Office, the intern will engage in day-to-day Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) surveys and inspections. The intern will participate side-by-side with research and mission support personnel, learning the full OHS surveying process, receiving experience with equipment calibration, field work, analysis requisitions, and report writing.Other projects that will involve collaborating with health and safety professionals include the following:
• Perform a confined space inventory audit.
• Develop visual safety aids and training materials.
• Develop personnel protective equipment and machine tool guarding guides and standard operating procedures.
• Develop analysis, research resources, then develop and ensure implementation of Traffic Safety Program.
• Develop Installation level radiation protection program.
• Research and develop courses of action for effective explosive management program.

This individual will participate in working groups and the SOHAC semi-annually to provide updates and visibility to senior leaders.

Appointment Length

This appointment is a twelve month research appointment, with the possibility to be renewed for additional research periods. Appointments may be extended depending on funding availability, project assignment, program rules, and availability of the participant.

Participant Benefits

Participants will receive a stipend to be determined by APGDPW. Stipends are typically based on the participant’s academic standing, discipline, experience, and research facility location.  Other benefits may include the following:

• Health Insurance Supplement. Participants are eligible to purchase health insurance through ORISE.

• Relocation Allowance

• Training and Travel Allowance

Nature of Appointment

The participant will not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DOD, or any other office or agency.  Instead, the participant will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.

• Experience planning and developing methods to monitor goals and objectives.
• Experience developing plans for evaluation and research.
• Experience applying a variety of communication methods and techniques to market and promote activities.
• Ability to identify components of evidence-based health promotion programs based on behavioral change theories; proficient in public speaking.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to work well in a fast paced team environment.  
• Knowledge and skills in collecting, compiling, analyzing, and reporting program outcomes.
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with higher headquarters and other agencies in the community.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously, establish priorities and work in an organized manner; ability to work independently and as a team member.
• Experience in working with community coalitions and strategic multi-disciplinary committees.
• At least one year of experience as volunteer or GS 05 or higher level, or equivalent civilian-sector level of expertise.

• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree.
• Discipline(s):
  • Chemistry and Materials Sciences (12 )
  • Communications and Graphics Design (2 )
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (16 )
  • Earth and Geosciences (21 )
  • Engineering (27 )
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences (14 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (45 )
  • Mathematics and Statistics (10 )
  • Other Non-Science & Engineering (2 )
  • Physics (16 )
  • Science & Engineering-related (1 )
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (27 )
• Veteran Status: Veterans Preference, degree received within the last 120 month(s).