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The U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) is offering an bachelor's or master's level opportunity at the USAEC Fort Sam Houston facility.

What will I be doing?

You will have an opportunity to gain experience within the Army's Compliance and Conservation Programs by participating in Environment and Conservation compliance assessments at U.S. Army Installations.  

Why should I apply?

Under the guidance of a mentor, you will gain hands-on experience to complement your education and support your academic and professional goals.  Along the way, you will engage in activities and research in several areas including:

• Learning how to track installation Environmental Performance and Assessment System (EPAS) requirements
• Analyzing data, and evaluating compliance trends
• Traveling to installations with experienced USAEC researchers and project managers to learn and advance your skills related to compliance and conservation activities
• Gaining experience and knowledge in the management of the EPAS WEBCASS application tool to include user tracking, role assignments, EPAS documentation
• Developing reports and documents including updates to compliance and conservation training materials, internal SOPs & Guides, Compliance and Conservation Plans, and Branch Support Tracker
• Engaging in developing and tracking EPAS close-out memos and uploading into various documentation into WEBCASS. 

Where will I be located?

Fort Sam Houston, Texas

What is the anticipated start date?

The US Army Environmental Command is ready to make appointments effective September 27, 2021. Exact start dates will be determined at the time of selection and in coordination with the selected candidate. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis and internships or fellowships will be filled as qualified candidates are identified.

What is the 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.

What are the benefits?

You will receive a stipend to be determined by USAEC. Stipends are typically based on a 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

About U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) 

The U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) proudly delivers environmental services and solutions in support of the Army's Environmental Program, enabling Army readiness and sustainability. For more than 40 years, USAEC has provided the knowledge, tools, and programs that support ready and resilient Soldiers, installations, and commands by balancing military training with sound environmental practices. Sound natural resources stewardship through ecosystem management is the underlying approach, and elements of the program include forest management, fish and wildlife (nongame and game), threatened and endangered species, habitat and community management, environmental awareness and environmental protection.  For more information about the USAEC, please visit https://aec.army.mil/.

About ORISE

This program, administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities (ORAU) through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE), was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and DoD. Participants do not enter into an employee/employer relationship with ORISE, ORAU, DoD or any other office or agency. Instead, you will be affiliated with ORISE for the administration of the appointment through the ORISE appointment letter and Terms of Appointment.  Proof of health insurance is required for participation in this program. Health insurance can be obtained through ORISE.  For more information, visit the ORISE Research Participation Program at the U.S. Department of Defense.

Bachelor or Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Environmental Engineering, Biology or related field.

The ideal candidate should demonstrate the following skills:

• Ability to work well in teams
• Customer service oriented
• Effective time management
• Attention to Detail
• Proficient in MS Platforms (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Teams

A complete application consists of:

• Zintellect Profile
• 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.
• 2 Recommendations

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

If you have questions, send an email to ARMY@orise.orau.gov. Please list the reference code of this opportunity Army-AEC-2021-0005 in the subject line of the email.

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• Citizenship: U.S. Citizen Only
• Degree: Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree received within the last 60 months or anticipated to be received by 9/30/2021 11:59:00 PM.
• Minimum Overall GPA: 3.00
• Discipline(s):
  • Chemistry and Materials Sciences (12 )
  • Communications and Graphics Design (2 )
  • Computer, Information, and Data Sciences (17 )
  • Earth and Geosciences (21 )
  • Engineering (27 )
  • Environmental and Marine Sciences (14 )
  • Life Health and Medical Sciences (46 )
  • Mathematics and Statistics (10 )
  • Physics (16 )
  • Science & Engineering-related (1 )
  • Social and Behavioral Sciences (28 )