The EPA Environmental Research and Business Support Program has an immediate opening for a Peer Review and Research Support Associate with the Office of Research and Development at the EPA facility in Washington, D.C.
The Peer Review/Research Support Division (PR/RSD) of the National Center for Environmental Research (NCER), Office of Research and Development (ORD) at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is seeking a student or recent college graduate to assist with administrative duties. The PR/RSD is responsible for the activities that support NCER’s research programs and includes administrative and conference support, education, Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) coordination, human resources, training, travel, information systems and web management. The division provides administrative and programmatic support to address needs of the Center’s peer review program and three science Divisions. In addition, the division directly supports the administrative needs of the technical staff, including compiling information for programmatic reviews, obtaining materials for program workshops, tracking reports and other information for active grants.
The team is seeking an individual, at least 18 years of age who has completed two or more years of college. The associate will assist the PR/RSD Division Director with administrative duties required to support and maintain a robust extramural research portfolio, including the administrative management of NCER’s grant program.
Responsibilities will include:
Location: This job will be located at EPA’s facility in Washington, DC.
Salary: Selected applicants will become temporary employees of ORAU and will receive an hourly wage of $18.42 for hours worked.
Travel: Occasional overnight travel may be expected.
Expected Start Date: The position is full-time and expected to begin in May 2016. The initial project is through May 14, 2017, and may be renewable for an additional (3) 12-month optional periods.
For more information, contact EPAjobs@orau.org. Do not contact EPA directly.
Eligible applicants must:
EPA ORD employees, their spouses, and children are not eligible to participate in this program.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education
Successful candidates shall:
Desired Knowledge, Skills, Work Experience, and Education
It is desirable for candidates to have:
How to apply:
I certify that I am at least 18 years of age; a recent graduate or current student with two years of coursework in Business Administration, Computer Engineering or Science, Statistics, Communications, Environmental Sciences, Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, or a closely related discipline; a citizen or a Legal Permanent Resident of the United States of America; and not a current employee of EPA ORD or the spouse or child of an EPA ORD employee.
ORAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability); visit the ORAU website for required employment notices.
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