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Summer Employment Program
The Summer Employment Program creates training and work opportunities for persons available for work only during the summer months. These positions begin in mid-May and end September 30. Work ranges from office support occupations to positions in professional fields. Positions may be available at various EPA facilities in the following locations: Research Triangle Park, NC; Narragansett, RI; Gulf Breeze, FL; Athens, GA; Duluth, MN; Las Vegas, NV; Cincinnati, OH; and Corvallis, OR.
Eligibility Requirements:
To work under the Summer Program, you must:
- be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment;
- qualify for the position based on experience and/or education; and
- be a citizen of the United States.
Announcements for summer employment are generally advertised through the Office of Personnel Management on
the Internet at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov
in February or March each year.
EPA-RTP Typical Summer Vacancies
The EPA-RTP has career opportunities in a variety of fields, including:
Clerical, Assistant, and Technician:
- Clerical, GS-303, grades 1 through 5
- Environmental Protection Assistant, GS-029, grades 5 through 7
- Biological Science Laboratory Aid or Technician, GS-404, grades 2 through 9
- Physical Science Aid or Technician, GS-1311, grades 2 through 9
- Engineering Aid or Technician, GS-802, grades 2 through 9
Administrative:
- Environmental Protection Specialist, GS-028, grades 5 through 11
- Computer Specialist, GS-2210, grades 5 through 11
Scientist and Engineering:
- Geographer, GS-150, grades 5 through 11
- Biologist, GS-401, grades 5 through 11
- Environmental Engineer, GS-819, grades 5 through 11
- Physical Scientist, GS-1301, grades 5 through 11