Water Data Science Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Company Description

The Infrastructure Branch of EPA's Drinking
Water Protection Division administers the Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS) and provides information analysis and website / 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, creation of drinking water data system outreach materials documentation and in 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 the development of policies and regulations. In order to meet our program oversight responsibilities, EPA must track, analyze and report on the primacy agencies drinking water data.

Job Description

A postgraduate research project training opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Office of Water (OW). This appointment will be served with the Office of Ground Water and Drinking Water (OGWDW)/Drinking Water Protection Division (DWPD) in Washington, DC.

The research participant will be trained in performing drinking water data analyses. He/she will be mentored on use of EPA's internet-based SDWIS reporting tool software (https://ofmpub.epa.gov/apex/sfdw/f?p=108:200) to conduct analyses.

The participant will also be trained on utilization of software for posting documents, creation of drinking water data system outreach materials documentation and in providing technical support and outreach to EPA Regions, states, multi-state organizations and other stakeholders. Additionally, the participant will be trained to enhance the Internet presence of EPA's drinking water program.

The participant will gain experience with a highly dedicated and accomplished team of data analysts and data system managers, as well as with EPA managers and a variety of data analysis and data system customers. This includes interacting with others through the Association of State Drinking Water Administrators and various EPA working groups.

This program, administered by ORAU through its contract with the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, was established through an interagency agreement between DOE and EPA.

Qualifications

Applicants must have received a bachelor's or master's degree in environmental science, engineering, public policy, physical sciences, computer science, within five years of the desired starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected prior to the starting date. 

The appointments are full time for one year and may be renewed upon recommendation of EPA and contingent on the availability of funds. The participants will receive a monthly stipend. The annual stipend will range from $44,941 to $54,972 based on educational level. Funding may be made available to reimburse the participants' travel expenses to present the results of their research at scientific conferences. No funding will be made available to cover travel costs for pre-appointment visits, relocation costs, tuition and fees, or health insurance. The participants must show proof of health and medical insurance. The participants do not become EPA employees.

The mentor for this project is Renee Morris. The desired start date is January 16, 2017.

Additional Information

How to Apply:

A complete application consists of:

• An application
• Transcripts - Click here for detailed information about acceptable transcripts
• A current resume/CV, including academic history, employment history, relevant experiences, and publication list
• Two educational or professional references

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

APPLICATIONS FOR THIS INTERNSHIP MUST BE SUBMITTED TO THE ORISE PROGRAM AT: https://www.zintellect.com/Posting/Details/2881.

Applications will NOT be accepted via this SmartRecruiters form.