Student Trainee (Life Science/Engineering/Physical Science) - Region 9
This position is in Region 9.
The location will be determined after a selection has been made for this position; if selected, you must work at one of the locations stated in this announcement. Salary will be based on the grade level for which you are selected and the duty location.
About Region 9: Region 9
Salary will be based on the grade level for which you are selected.
This job is open to: Students - Current students enrolled in accredited educational institutions from high school to graduate level. Includes internships, pathways and other student programs.
Clarification from the agency
Enrolled students or individuals who have been accepted for enrollment seeking a diploma, certificate, bachelor’s degree, graduate degree, or professional degree from a qualifying educational institution on a full- or half-time basis, including awardees of the Harry S. Truman Foundation Scholarship Program.
Duties
At the GS-4 level, you will:
- Assist in the performance of other standardized support duties such as the collection of literature references and the organization of files.
- Assist with routine steps in science studies and regulatory/compliance work.
- Support higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.
At the GS-5 level, you will:
- Complete developmental assignments that expand the employee's understanding of concepts, underlying principles and program requirements and procedures.
- Assist with summary of environmental program information data for use in preparing reports and program evaluations.
- Perform routine tasks in science studies of a standard nature on regulatory and compliance issues and problems.
- Support higher-graded staff in planning for program management of environmental programs.
- Assist staff in preparation of materials for, and participation in, briefings with managers.
- Review literature for assessment and information gathering.
One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations).