Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Project Name                                                      Summary                                                                    Skills/Languages	Title	Summary	Agency	# Interns	Project Code	Required Languages	Required Skills	Description	Post Name	Country	Country of Focus	Additional Info	Created	Agency Id	Section	Id
OffCycle-50- Evaluating Food Consumption by Hunters, Fishers, and Tribes for Risk Assessments at Superfund sites The objective of the project is to obtain information that would be useful for evaluating potential updates to EPA’s methods for risk assessment at Superfund sites where either hunting, fishing, or ... Analytical writing, Research	Evaluating Food Consumption by Hunters, Fishers, and Tribes for Risk Assessments at Superfund sites	The objective of the project is to obtain information that would be useful for evaluating potential updates to EPA’s methods for risk assessment at Superfund sites where either hunting, fishing, or tribal members gathering of plants is a concern to address in the human health risk assessment.	Environmental Protection Agency	1	OffCycle-50-		Analytical writing, Research	The project would involve research concerning two issues that arise when assessing risks from contamination at Superfund sites. First project would involve analyzing information from Superfund risk assessments on fruit and vegetable consumption by native Americans that are outside of the 24 produce categories we already have in our risk assessment models developing cleanup levels for residential gardens and farms at radioactively contaminated Superfund sites. Second project would be analyzing what are the most common game animals for hunting and fishing in the US, and their respective intakes (fodder or prey, water ingestion, and soil ingestion) and information on human ingestion rates by persons hunting or fishing. These two projects would build upon this 2016 paper which used in how EPA assesses risks for consumption of produce and farm animals, https://epa-prgs.ornl.gov/radionuclides/20161130_Biota_TM_KLM_Final_printable_version.pdf.		United States		The intent is for you to develop two research papers and one presentation.	2019-08-23 18:06:37	100		2596
OffCycle-51- Evaluate the uptake of chemical contaminants in edible vegetables, fruit, and herbs. The objective of the project is to obtain information that would be useful for evaluating the risk to gardeners at or near Superfund sites. This project has the potential to update Superfund’s human... Data analysis, Writing	Evaluate the uptake of chemical contaminants in edible vegetables, fruit, and herbs.	The objective of the project is to obtain information that would be useful for evaluating the risk to gardeners at or near Superfund sites. This project has the potential to update Superfund’s human health risk assessment for consuming vegetables, fruit and herbs grown near or at Superfund sites.	Environmental Protection Agency	1	OffCycle-51-		Data analysis, Writing	The project would involve research concerning the consumption of edible vegetables, fruit and herbs grown at Superfund sites. Personal and community gardens benefits the property and neighborhood by connecting cultures and encourage healthy eating habits while teaching useful skills.Community gardening can provide a way to improve food security and healthier lifestyles with ready access to fresh fruits and vegetables, and exercise resulting from digging and tending the gardens. EPA receives numerous requests from communities near Superfund sites regarding the safety of eating vegetables, fruits and herbs grown in those soils. Guidance to assist health assessors and EPA risk assessors in answering those frequently asked questions. It is critical that better information regarding soil bioavailability and plant uptake be incorporated into Superfund human health risk assessment.		United States		The expectation would be to publish papers, provide a technical presentation and provide a basis to update Superfund risk assessment practices.	2019-09-05 15:11:41	100		2599
EPA-USA-13 Make A Difference - Teach Existing Environmental Education (ECOLEARN) Teach exciting prepared environmental education lesson plans at local elementary schools or libraries, or with after school programs and youth programs like Girl Scouts Educational design	Make A Difference - Teach Existing Environmental Education (ECOLEARN)	Teach exciting prepared environmental education lesson plans at local elementary schools or libraries, or with after school programs and youth programs like Girl Scouts	Environmental Protection Agency	6	EPA-USA-13		Educational design	Environmental protection and sustainability are critical issues for our youth to both understand and to act upon. Schools around the country are struggling to integrate the concepts into their curricula. Often, volunteers are called upon to help and spend hours developing and providing a classroom lesson. EPA is looking for 6 interns for this project who can teach in the following areas – within King, Pierce, Snohomish, and Kitsap counties of Washington State. It is helpful if the intern already has an established relationship with a school, library, after school program, or other youth programs, like Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts. We would like school or youth group relationships to be set up before starting the internship.		United States	United States	Regional or other specific knowledge required: education, curriculum development and environmental issues. You must be able to pass a background test to be in schools. Over the past five years, we have had interns assigned to this project who have developed a set of nine 60 minute lesson plans per grade level, preschool through fifth grade, to be used by parents, students, teachers or other interested people. The interns developed and have been testing the lesson plans in local elementary schools or other youth settings. Topics included: Animals, Air, Water, Climate Change, Ecosystems, Energy, Waste, Food, and Marine Debris. Students have consolidated information already available and filled in the lesson plan gaps (e.g., specify required readings, essays, activities, etc.) where needed. The students compiled the resources into a simple, easy to use format organized by grade that is broadly accessible to the users. Also the interns have created power points with audio to go with each of the lessons. We now want to continue testing the lesson plans more broadly, expanding our outreach and make necessary revisions to the materials. EPA will be providing training to the selected interns on: 1) How to teach in the classroom 2) Standards 3) Make initial contacts with schools and other groups The internship for this year will: 4) Test in one or more schools (an entire school year) or work with outside school youth groups 5) Revise the lesson plans accordingly 6) Develop clear time frames and materials needed 7) Track schedules of teaching 8) Submit weekly reports of work accomplishments 9) Be able to commit to 10 hours a week	2019-05-31 17:42:29	100		2180
EPA-USA-10 Assessing the Underground Storage Tanks Infrastructure in the US This project is focused on understanding the integrity of the underground storage tank systems in the US. Underground storage tanks are part of the critical infrastructure in the US and the integrity ... Analytical writing, Data analysis, Data visualization, GIS expertise, Research	Assessing the Underground Storage Tanks Infrastructure in the US	This project is focused on understanding the integrity of the underground storage tank systems in the US. Underground storage tanks are part of the critical infrastructure in the US and the integrity of the systems is key to preventing leaks and their potential impacts.	Environmental Protection Agency	1	EPA-USA-10		Analytical writing, Data analysis, Data visualization, GIS expertise, Research	This position will focus on researching available state underground storage tank databases, curating the data, performing statistical analysis, and assessing potential linkages between underground storage tank releases and the characteristics of the underground storage tank infrastructure. Specific attributes of the infrastructure that are needed will be provided.The goal of this effort is twofold: 1.) provide a quantitative analysis on the current underground storage tank infrastructure in the US and 2.) determine if tank integrity is dependent upon specific underground storage tank attributes that could lead to releases. This research will serve to reduce the potential for releases and ultimately serve to protect public health.		United States			2019-06-10 13:46:42	100		2395
EPA-USA-8 Help Young Scientists Learn About Radiation Science! EPA’s Radiation Protection Division is looking for a teacher-in-training to help make our educational activities as robust and hands-on as they can be! Educational design, Writing	Help Young Scientists Learn About Radiation Science!	EPA’s Radiation Protection Division is looking for a teacher-in-training to help make our educational activities as robust and hands-on as they can be!	Environmental Protection Agency	1	EPA-USA-8		Educational design, Writing	You will work to develop and/or edit 5-6 lesson plan modules for middle school to high school aged students that cover radiation science basics, atomic structure, and community advocacy (e.g. Radiation Cleanup and Advocacy) in conjunction with EPA scientists and communicators. Some lesson plans may be revised from existing lessons (see RadTown Classroom Materials for Teachers), and we welcome all input and suggestions to enhance the EPA’s radiation education suite! We are open to the creation and removal of lesson plans during this project. EPA will provide suggestions and support throughout the program, and provide opportunities to test, defend, and present your work to decision makers.		United States		Candidates do not need to be radiation experts for this project; we are happy to introduce you to radiation science and answer any questions you may have. We are excited for fresh perspectives from soon-to-be teachers who understand current education techniques and best practices!	2019-06-05 12:04:32	100		2255
EPA-USA-5 Innovation and Technology Business Modernization Intern Drive our program’s strategic technology modernization efforts by contributing your innovation, creativity, and passion for technology and business process improvement. Apply your knowledge of drivi... Analytical writing, Data analysis, Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Educational design, Research, Survey / polling design, Infographic design, Writing, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging	Innovation and Technology Business Modernization Intern	Drive our program’s strategic technology modernization efforts by contributing your innovation, creativity, and passion for technology and business process improvement. Apply your knowledge of driving organizational change and create a culture of collaborative technological innovation at EPA!	Environmental Protection Agency	2	EPA-USA-5		Analytical writing, Data analysis, Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Educational design, Research, Survey / polling design, Infographic design, Writing, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging	As a member of our VSFS team, you will be contributing to the growth and development of a robust information management program that seeks to implement information technology mandates in the least burdensome manner for its employees and customers. Our program is the primary point of accountability for the effective oversight, coordination, and management of information and information technology (IT) within our organization. You will be the lead on several special projects designed to advance strategic planning around our information technology investments as well as business process improvement within our program office. You will be advising on the most effective methods to achieve organizational change in implementing these special projects. We are looking for two student interns who have an interest in business process improvement and innovation with backgrounds in organizational change, communication, strategic thinking, and user centric design to support the execution of several projects. Our VSFS team would have the be advising and leading projects such as, but not limited to: - Analysis of information management program functions and how they are represented in organization - Integrating governance and oversight functions into existing organizational business processes using Lean Six Sigma principles - Identifying strategic plans, roadmaps, vision statements, organizational charters and other internal documentation that include technology modernization goals - Interviewing and polling internal focus groups for best practices and needs assessments - Recommending IT strategic direction and criteria for making IT investment decisions within existing or newly created governance structures - Analyzing and piloting various communication platforms and methods and providing recommendations based on usage and adoption data - Creating an accessibility toolkit or online resource for employees who use assistive technology - Developing a strategy for educating employees on the Section 508 Standards Refresh and the IDEA Act - Providing recommendations for fostering innovation in enterprise information technology management and direction - Develop metrics for program and create objectives and key results to measure success criteria by A background or broad understanding/interest in information technology, business process improvement, organizational change, creating metrics, and developing objectives and key results as related to information management and information technology is recommended, but not required.		United States		The mission of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) within the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect you, your family, and the environment from potential risks from pesticides and toxic chemicals. Through innovative partnerships and collaboration, we also work to prevent pollution before it begins. We are in the process of building out our information management program, which is housed within the Resource Management and Information Technology Staff of OCSPP’s Office of Program Management Operations (OPMO). You will play a crucial role in helping organizational transformation around strategic thinking about our information technology investments, governance and oversight functions, and business process improvements via a series of special projects that are designed to drive informed information technology resource decisions. You can read more about OCSPP and the sort of things our employees do at https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-chemical-safety-and-pollution-prevention-ocspp	2019-06-10 19:46:22	100		2452
EPA-USA-7 Advancing School Environmental Health Stakeholder Engagment Help accelerate the adoption of EPA’s suite of guidance for creating healthy indoor environments in K-12 schools, including a newly updated mobile app. Team with environmental professionals to crea... Marketing, Social media management, Writing	Advancing School Environmental Health Stakeholder Engagment	Help accelerate the adoption of EPA’s suite of guidance for creating healthy indoor environments in K-12 schools, including a newly updated mobile app. Team with environmental professionals to create and implement a communications strategy, then track the impacts of your work using web analytics.	Environmental Protection Agency	1	EPA-USA-7		Marketing, Social media management, Writing	You will work to develop and implement a communications plan to market EPA’s IAQ Tools for Schools guidance, including the newly updated School IAQ Assessment Mobile app. Working with EPA program and communications experts, you will also investigate the adoption of these and other web resources using web analytics and other data sources. You will be introduced to additional topics in the area of indoor air quality risk communications; and have the opportunity to engage with a cadre of environmental public health and communications professionals. Over the course of this internship you will build a network of contacts and have an opportunity to hear about various career paths in environmental public health.		United States		Learn about EPA's IAQ Tools for Schools program at www.epa.gov/iaq-schools. The ideal candidate will have an interest in environmental science, public health, education and/or communications, skill in using contemporary social media tools, and be comfortable working both in a team setting and independently. Written and oral communications experience preferred; Spanish language fluency helpful but not required.	2019-06-05 08:31:31	100		2242
EPA-USA-9 Help EPA Build a Better Vapor Intrusion Model Help EPA Build a Better Vapor Intrusion Model more representative of real world conditions, more accurate, and more user friendly. You will be helping to build a tool to help people better manage the ... Analytical writing, Coding, Data analysis, Data visualization, Software development	Help EPA Build a Better Vapor Intrusion Model	Help EPA Build a Better Vapor Intrusion Model more representative of real world conditions, more accurate, and more user friendly. You will be helping to build a tool to help people better manage the threat of contaminated vapor intrusion into buildings.	Environmental Protection Agency	1	EPA-USA-9		Analytical writing, Coding, Data analysis, Data visualization, Software development	We are seeking a motivated scientist or engineer who would like to help evaluate and modify the U.S. EPA Spreadsheet for Modeling Subsurface Vapor Intrusion https://www.epa.gov/vaporintrusion/vapor-intrusion-screening-level-calculator. The spreadsheet model implements the steady-state solution to vapor transport through soil as described by Johnson and Ettinger in 1991 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/es00020a013. We are seeking someone with the skills to take this model to the next level. We want you to help us make the model more representative of real world conditions, more accurate, and more user friendly. We also want you to help us compare the model results to other similar models and develop case studies for use of the model. You will be helping to build a tool that will help people better manage the threat of vapor intrusion into buildings.		United States		If you join this project, you will be part of a motivated team of EPA scientists from the Office of Research and Development and the Region 9 Pacific Southwest office in San Francisco, California. We are looking for someone interested in an environmental science discipline such as soil science, engineering, geology, environmental chemistry, or physical science. We are seeking a person with good math skills, and at least some programming experience (especially programming Excel spreadsheet macros and visual basic). We are not seeking strictly a programmer, but someone with interests in environmental science with at least some programming skills. Bonus points if you have familiarity with subsurface vapor transport or risk evaluation. Applicants who are passionate about supporting EPA’s mission to protect human health and the environment should absolutely apply. Interest in the topic, motivation, and a willingness to learn are the key skills we are looking for. EPA Mentor Bi-Sketches: Richard Kapuscinski, PhD, PE, U.S. EPA Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation Rich Kapuscinski has more than 30 years of professional experience as an environmental engineer addressing a wide variety of environmental contamination issues. Currently in the Science Policy Branch of the EPA's Office of Superfund Remediation and Technology Innovation, Rich is a primary author and interpreter of the OSWER Technical Guide for Assessing and Mitigating the Vapor Intrusion Pathway from Subsurface Vapor Sources to Indoor Air (OSWER Publication 9200.2-154), which was published in June 2015. His current duties include consulting with and providing technical support to Regional staff about vapor intrusion-related issues, upon request. Matthew C. Small, PhD, PG, is the Regional Science Liaison (RSL) for the Office of Research and Development (ORD) in EPA Region 9 (R9), San Francisco, California. As RSL, Matt works to facilitate communication, collaboration, and technical support between ORD and R9. He is one of the Region’s hydrogeology experts. Matt led the effort to create national EPA OSWER directives and ASTM standards for remediation by natural attenuation and risk-based corrective action. Matt is also well versed in contaminant fate and transport evaluation, contaminated site remediation, long –term management of residual contamination, and evaluating cleanup goals/options. Matt spent five years in private geological consulting prior to joining EPA. B.S. in Geology from CSU Hayward, M. Eng. in Mineral Engineering and a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from UC Berkeley. He is also a licensed professional geologist in the State of California.	2019-06-12 13:01:54	100		2488
EPA-USA-12 Help EPA Region 7 standardize GIS reviews of water quality documents Help Region 7 use GIS tools to their fullest potential and to document best practices for GIS tools in water quality document review. You will use your GIS expertise to ensure that water quality in Re... Analytical writing, Data analysis, Data visualization, GIS expertise	Help EPA Region 7 standardize GIS reviews of water quality documents	Help Region 7 use GIS tools to their fullest potential and to document best practices for GIS tools in water quality document review. You will use your GIS expertise to ensure that water quality in Region 7 is protected.	Environmental Protection Agency	2	EPA-USA-12		Analytical writing, Data analysis, Data visualization, GIS expertise	We are seeking an environmental specialist, scientist, or engineer with GIS expertise who would be interested in exploring best practices for GIS review of water quality documents, including Total Maximum Daily Load documents. Familiarity with EPA GIS programs like EnviroAtlas is preferred.		United States	United States	You will be part of a team of EPA scientists in the Water Division of the EPA Region 7 Office in Lenexa Kansas. We are looking for a scientist interested in learning more about EPA geospatial tools with familiarity with GIS and an interest in protecting water quality.	2019-06-05 08:46:20	100		2245
EPA-USA-4 Understanding Community Resilience through Data-basing and Data-mining Populate and mine a searchable database of community improvement projects completed through university partnerships with local agencies / communities. This will help provide clues as to how municipali... Editing and proofreading, Research	Understanding Community Resilience through Data-basing and Data-mining	Populate and mine a searchable database of community improvement projects completed through university partnerships with local agencies / communities. This will help provide clues as to how municipalities throughout the country address challenges including those associated with resilience.	Environmental Protection Agency	2	EPA-USA-4		Editing and proofreading, Research	Every day municipalities throughout the country are challenged with prioritizing which of their many needs to address with limited resources. These challenges include economic development, well-being of residents, protecting the local infrastructure and environment and complying with regulations. In the scheme of things, municipalities may or may not prioritize actions focused on enhancing their resilience – i.e., ability to withstand, recover from, and adapt to major system shocks, e.g., flooding, fires, earthquakes, and extreme weather events. The extent to which and how communities evaluate, plan for, and/or invest in resilience, and their degree of success are open questions. To develop suitable resilience guidance for communities, it would be valuable to better understand what communities typically plan for and invest in with respect to resilience, what are barriers, and what works. Throughout the U.S., local governments have been partnering with universities to advance priority projects using the Educational Partnerships for Innovation in Communities (EPIC) model. Across a range of programs, universities with EPIC Programs have completed more than 1000 projects with local governments that were identified as priorities by their local partners. These projects address a broad suite of needs related to economic development, community revitalization, human well-being, sustainability and resilience. Student interns will help populate a searchable database of the more than 1,000 community improvement projects. This will include date of completion, policy area, partnering community, university program, faculty and courses engaged, the number and level of students and hours deployed, issues, solutions, and recommendations. Once populated, analysis of data can be performed depending on program needs and intern interest.		United States		Other important skills include: Attention to detail; Computer fluency; Curiosity; Ability to ask questions; Ability to work iteratively; Comfortable working virtually. Preferred, but not required: Experience managing large data sets; Coding; Google suite and Microsoft office suite; and Data analysis. EPA is committed to assisting local governments in improving community health, sustainability and resiliency; and is interested in EPIC because the model allows local governments and communities to tap into the abundance of capacity within universities. EPIC-N also provides a venue through which EPA can share and advance local and national strategies, tools and priorities. A partnership with EPIC-N provides access to the information and database. Student interns will be working with a diverse team with representatives from EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD), Pacific Southwest Regional Office, and EPIC-N.	2019-06-20 20:03:28	100		2547
EPA-USA-11 Geospatial data discovery and rectification Help EPA discover and rectify archived geospatial data from records center and grants database. Translating data from paper records, images, and databases into electronic data deliverable (EDD) that ... Analytical writing, Coding, Data analysis, Data visualization	Geospatial data discovery and rectification	Help EPA discover and rectify archived geospatial data from records center and grants database. Translating data from paper records, images, and databases into electronic data deliverable (EDD) that will be used to submit to EPA’s National Water Quality Portal.	Environmental Protection Agency	2	EPA-USA-11		Analytical writing, Coding, Data analysis, Data visualization	Seeking enthusiastic scientist who would like to help evaluate and capture EPA geospatial data from various formats, following EPA’s data quality standards. Data files will originate from historic data archives and will need to be digitized and interpolated into a reusable electronic format. We are looking for someone with willingness to follow or develop a standard procedure and document steps for future use. You will receive files from EPA personnel in various formats and digitize them into a single reusable flat file format. You will be helping fill data gaps which could be used to make national level decisions!		United States	United States	You will be part of a motivated team scientists from U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 7, Lenexa, KS. We are looking for someone interested in geospatial data and analysis. We are seeking a scientist with good geospatial skills, some programming experience (especially programming excel spreadsheet macro), at least some familiarity with water quality data, and a desire to help people turn data into decisions!	2019-06-05 08:49:14	100		2246
EPA-USA-6 Create and Implement a Digital Marketing Campaign Create a marketing campaign from the ground up which will engage and educate our employees via creative content creation in all forms. Analytical writing, Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Educational design, Graphic design, Marketing, Research, Survey / polling design, Videography, Website design, Infographic design, Writin...	Create and Implement a Digital Marketing Campaign	Create a marketing campaign from the ground up which will engage and educate our employees via creative content creation in all forms.	Environmental Protection Agency	3	EPA-USA-6		Analytical writing, Design thinking, Editing and proofreading, Educational design, Graphic design, Marketing, Research, Survey / polling design, Videography, Website design, Infographic design, Writing, Storytelling/blogging/vlogging	The VSFS team will be tasked with developing a comprehensive marketing plan and its associated products for engaging and educating employees on Information Management and Information Security program services and processes. We are looking for a diverse group of student interns who have an interest in compelling storytelling with backgrounds in marketing, videography, communication, and design to support the build out of several products. An ideal team would be: - Communications Specialist (2 interns) – Creating surveys and polls, interviewing focus groups, developing accessible communication products that include standard operating procedures, text-based web content, one pagers, checklists, and newsletters, and developing the overall marketing plan - Videography/Editing (1 intern) – Developing training videos and presentations and promotional/hype videos for education of our employees in information management and information security topics The VSFS team would determine the current level of awareness of the information management and information security programs within our program office and develop recommendations on where to focus marketing efforts. Communication and training materials would be created from existing internal policies and program functions on a range of topics including services offered, checklists, “How Do I?” one pagers, presentations, and videos, and web content. All products would meet Section 508 accessibility standards so that all our employees would be able to consume content via screen readers, captioning, screen magnifiers, and other assistive technology. The marketing campaign would be conducted in an Office 365 environment, utilizing Microsoft products. Our information management and information security programs are oversight programs that have government regulations and policies that all need to be complied with by our employees. These rules can be seen as burdensome instead of helpful. We need your help in creating a series of fun and engaging videos, training materials, toolkits, content, infographics, and procedures to share with our employees. You would play a crucial role in empowering and educating our employees. Do you have a better way to communicate our information? Are you really good at explaining complicated things? Do you have a knack for visually illustrating topics? We are open to suggestions and love new ideas, especially those that include business process improvement. A background or broad understanding/interest in information management, technology, and security, along with project management and process improvement is recommended, but not required. You will need to have Office 365 and have excellent writing skills, preferably with experience in translating technical and detailed concepts into plain language. Writing samples will be requested as part of your internship application.		United States		The mission of the Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) within the Environmental Protection Agency is to protect you, your family, and the environment from potential risks from pesticides and toxic chemicals. Through innovative partnerships and collaboration, we also work to prevent pollution before it begins. We are in the process of building out our information management and information security programs, which are housed within the Resource Management and Information Technology Staff of OCSPP’s Office of Program Management Operations (OPMO). You will play a crucial role in helping educate and train our employees via a marketing campaign designed to empower them with the resources to do their jobs more easily and efficiently. You can read more about OCSPP and the sort of things our employees do at https://www.epa.gov/aboutepa/about-office-chemical-safety-and-pollution-prevention-ocspp	2019-06-10 17:17:43	100		2440