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Application Procedures
EPA recruits candidates directly from schools for the student programs. Vacancies are also advertised through the Office of Personnel Management on the Internet. You may contact your school for information on current vacancies.
If you are interested in applying for a position, contact your school's Cooperative Education Coordinator.
Your application package must include your resume, college transcripts, and a letter indicating your employment preferences. Applicants with veteran's preference should include a copy of their DD-214.
A qualified student may be appointed to any position that leads to qualification in a professional, administrative, or technical occupational series that provides an opportunity for the student's growth and development.
Student trainees qualify for initial appointment based on levels of education:
| GRADE | EDUCATION |
|---|---|
| GS-2 | High school diploma or equivalent |
| GS-3 | Completion of one academic year of post-high school study |
| GS-4 | Completion of two academic years of post-high school study or associate's degree |
| GS-5 | Four-year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree |
| GS-7 | One full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement |