Drinking Water Data Analysis and Outreach Intern

EPA; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 501,541 - 613,487; Full time

Job summary

Join the EPA as a Drinking Water Data Analysis and Outreach Intern in Washington, DC. This full-time internship focuses on data analysis, technical support, and outreach regarding safe drinking water.

Ideal candidates will have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in related fields, completed within five years of the start date. Compensation includes a monthly stipend between $44,941 and $54,972 based on educational level.

Responsibilities include performing data analyses and providing outreach support to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, engineering, public policy, physical sciences, or computer science.
• Degree must be completed within five years of the desired start date.

Responsibilities

• Perform drinking water data analyses using EPA's SDWIS reporting tool.
• Train on software for posting documents and creating outreach materials.
• Provide technical support and outreach to various stakeholders.

Skills

Environmental science

Public policy

Data analysis

Technical support

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in relevant fields

Job description

Drinking Water Data Analysis and Outreach Intern

Full-time

The Infrastructure Branch of EPA's Drinking Water Protection Division administers the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and provides information analysis, website, and outreach support for the Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW).

OGWDW leads the Agency’s efforts to implement the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and is responsible for posting documents, creating drinking water data system outreach materials, and providing technical support and outreach to EPA Regions, states, multi-state organizations, and other stakeholders. OGWDW also provides technical advice and guidance to other Federal agencies in developing policies and regulations.

To meet program oversight responsibilities, EPA must track, analyze and report on the primacy agencies’ drinking water data.

This internship is a postgraduate research project training opportunity offered through the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Office of Water (OW) in Washington, DC.

Intern responsibilities include:

• Performing drinking water data analyses using EPA's internet-based SDWIS reporting tool.
• Training on software for posting documents, creating outreach materials, and enhancing EPA’s online presence.
• Providing technical support and outreach to EPA Regions, states, multi-state organizations, and other stakeholders.
• Interacting with the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators and various EPA working groups.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in environmental science, engineering, public policy, physical sciences, or computer science.
• Degree completed within five years of the desired starting date or expected to be completed before the starting date.

Compensation and benefits:

• Full-time for one year, renewable upon recommendation and contingent on funds.
• Monthly stipend ranging from $44,941 to $54,972 based on educational level.
• Possible reimbursement for travel expenses to present research at scientific conferences.
• No funding for travel to pre-appointment visits, relocation, tuition, fees, or health insurance; participants must show proof of health and medical insurance.
• Participants do not become EPA employees.

Desired start date: January 16, 2017.